This Friday’s Song — The House of the Rising Sun
I was ten years old when The House of the Rising Sun by Eric Burdon and the Animals were released. Even at that age, the song touched something in my soul.
Latest Read — The Eye of the World
Finished The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan recently. This is the first book in the Wheel of Time which will be coming to Amazon Prime later this year.
I Think We’re Alone Now — This Friday’s Song
One of my first "I think really want to ask her out" songs was I Think We're Alone Now by Tommy James and the Shondells. Hope you enjoy.
I’m Gonna Be Somebody — This Friday’s Song
This Friday's song picked from our music collection is "I'm Gonna Be Somebody" by Travis Tritt. He has a compelling, gutsey sound that draws you in.
McDonald & Dodds Watch List Recommended
British detective dramas seem to be our choice to escape all the angst and silliness that seems to dominate American television today. Our latest find is McDonald and Dodds on Britbox. It features an "odd couple" pairing as leads.
Sultans of Swing—This Friday’s Song
This Friday's song, Sultans of Swing by Dire Straits, was released in 1979. I owned a 1974 copper-orange Chevy Camaro and this was a favorite driving song.
Watching Shakespeare & Hathaway
Well, actually getting ready to watch Season 3 of Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators which is supposed to come to BritBox in early October.
Tupelo Honey — This Friday’s Song
This Friday's song, Tupelo Honey by Van Morrison, was released when I was senior in high school. Morrison had been a favorite artist for me since I first heard Brown Eyed Girl several years before.
Busted…
Saw a bunch of articles in my Feedly news stream about increasing reports of battery swelling damaging Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones. Took the case off my Pixel 3 XL. It was "busted".
Recommended—Publix Cranberry Honey Cookies
One of the indulgences my wife and I like to share is a good cookie. Recently, we discovered the Cranberry Honey Cookies being baked by Carlos, the Assistant Bakery Manager at our neighborhood Publix.
Watching Miss Tootsie
Just started watching Chefs Table BBQ on Netflix. Besides reminding me how much I miss Texas, the first episode is a real profile in courage.
Add to playlist—Why Did You Leave Me Now
Spent some time enjoying songs from our collection we hadn't heard for a while over the long weekend. One was Why Did You Leave Me Now by Liz Rodrigues which we first heard on a True Blood episode.