It was 47 years ago yesterday- that I left Ann Arbor with some 40+ inches of snow on the ground. Leaving my Mustang behind, it having been stolen twice before while I resided in greater Boston. Taking my “relatively” brand new Dodge Dart on a 1000 mile trek to Charlottesvillle, VA, departing at 9 AM.
He would have been 94 yesterday. But, because the Feds consider holidays should occur on a work day, we are honoring Martin Luther King today. Of course, MLK was murdered decades ago- which is one reason why he is not alive today.
Continue reading Martin Luther King Day, celebrated on Monday
I know we all want to believe that the events of 6 January 2021 were an unprecedented assault on the American Democracy. Except, that is what the American Civil War was. But, this still was the second instance, perhaps as grave a breach as the Civil War- graver still.
Continue reading 2 years later…
Hmm. Here’s an interesting bit of history to share.
Continue reading 8th of Tevet, New Year’s Day (this year)
It was 60 years ago yesterday. That year, it was really Erev Shabat (Friday) and the week before Thanksgiving. It would be 3 weeks until Chanuka. (And as you know, today is the day after the 22nd and it is American Thanksgiving.)
Continue reading 22 November 1963
I have always been enamored by eclipses- lunar and solar, as well as by meteor showers. When my kids were little, we would all go to sleep a little early, waking up around midnight so we could take a drive to a (relatively) unpopulated area. Then, we’d put some blankets on top of the car, and sprawl out to view the show.
Back when I was a tyke, I loved to watch the old movies. And, thankfully, living in New York, there were a plethora of stations. Some dedicated their programs to sitcoms, others to quiz/gift shows, some to local spots, and some to movies.
Continue reading Music of my past
Yes, I know, we are not voting for President this year. But, we are voting for every Congressperson- and a slew of Senators. Not to mention a bunch of state officials.
Continue reading Do Your Civic Duty! Vote Tomorrow.
One of my fellow bloggers (Alana Mautone, RamblinGarden) always presents music to her readers on Mondays. I will also do that today.
Continue reading Farewell to a Legend
