GasBuddy recently forecasted the national average for gasoline at the pump will rise to $3.41 a gallon in 2022, up from $3.02 a gallon in 2021. Energy Information Administration (EIA) last week predicted gas will be up to $3.79 in 2022. White House Resident Joe Biden, on Day […]
I could tell the call was bad news. Dad opened the hall closet and reached for his gun and jacket. My father, San Antonio police detective Walter “Corky” Dennis, answered the phone at our house about 10 p.m. on a cold snowy January 10th, 1973–my senior year at […]
This article #3 of CleverJourneys ongoing series exploring American history from a perspective that burrows deep into criminal profiles, the penal system, victim’s stories, crime prevention, forensic science, law enforcement and our justice system. My father, Walter Dennis, was a police officer and homicide detective for the San […]
The recorded voice of Elvis Presley has been heard by more people than any other in human existence. Elvis remains arguably the most famous and recognizable entertainer in history. From music, movies and memorabilia, his lifetime earnings were $4.3 billion–worth $19 billion today. His earnings since his death […]
“I’m heartbroken. I’ve lost a dear friend and partner,” Mickey Dolenz, the last member of the Monkees said of Mike Nesmith who died Friday. “I’m so grateful that we could spend the last couple of months together doing what we loved best — singing, laughing, and doing shtick. […]
“It would be so boring to be 70. I’ve lived a full life and if I’m dead tomorrow, I don’t give a damn,” said Freddie Mercury, perfectly summing up his life – and famous attitude. Mercury died from complications of AIDS at age 45 on November 23, 1991, […]
Wise Old Man Sitting In A Chair The most difficult thing in my entire life has been dealing with the permanent vaccination aftermath of my youngest son, when he was three years old. Brady had always been very normal until the evening of his shot. Without going into […]
Plus, Countdown of His Top 10 Creedence Clearwater Revival Songs We recently attended a John Fogerty concert at Talking Stick Casino in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2019, we saw Blues guitarist and vocalist Johnny Lang play in their auditorium lounge, but by 2020, the pandemic halted such entertainment. In […]
It’s a Hit! Sweden’s legendary superstar group, ABBA, has released their first studio album in nearly 40 years. In seven days, it has blasted off to reach the top of the UK charts, becoming the fastest seller of the year so far, the Official Charts Company said on […]
Each August, the anniversary month of Elvis Presley’s death in 1977, worldwide events commemorate the most iconic entertainer in history. In his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, the city hosts thousands of fans to Elvis’ Graceland and museum complex, as well as local venues and events. Germany, England, Japan, […]
Our beautiful visit with a long-time-ago friend brought charming remembrances, intriguing history and a fascinating new book. Dodie and I recently had lunch with Cynthia Leal Massey to catch up and discuss her new book, What Lies Beneath: Texas Pioneer Cemeteries and Graveyards, being released today (August 1, […]
During a nice conversation with friends, someone commented about recent entertainers and celebrities who recently passed away. Sean Connery, B.J. Thomas, Jackie Mason, Johnny Crawford and Rush Limbaugh were some mentioned who brought back fond memories. But one man particularly brought back a surprising response from all: Ned […]
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