The song that swept the country during the second world war. It was such a popular song that Woody Guthrie wrote a song to combat it, he was so sick of hearing it. From my new book, out in about two months," Enchantment" , how and why my generation became some of the greatest patriots ....we had the tears in our hearts and souls for the boys who went to war, and can never forget that time.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
The Bigger Picture - Paul Von Ward
The Bigger Picture - Paul Von WardThis is an interesting thought? We could wipe out all that DEBT and WHO WOULD BE HURT ?
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Rosie Ledet - Kisses In the Wind
Never liked Zydeco, but heard some slow zydeco and got interested, this is pleasant listening....
Zulu Dawn (1979) - Part 1.wmv
here is another film from the past.....great for gifts these old movies and terrific books, both guys and gals will enjoy...so put them on your list...when you don't know what to get.
The EGYPTIAN (1954) 1 - Hermetic Winged Disc Akhenaton Cinema - YouTube
The movie is being re released this year, and if you want a preview of it, here it is. I loved it when I was young, have not read it or seen it in years.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Vacationing for about 10 days
Took a trip along the St Lawrence Seaway, it was a nice trip, not alot of traffic, beautiful scenery, especially when we got down to Rt 20 alternate and headed west through farm country to Derby, New York. I started reading again, finally, writing is taking up so much time, that my reading had slackened off, I finished Eat, Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert easy reading, and now The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson, (complicated by unfamiliar names), but a plot that is so intricate you can't wait to turn the page and find out what the 'heck' is going on. Love it and looking forward to finishing it this week.
Then, I will publish my second book called, Enchanted, A memoire of growing up in the 1940's and 1950's . How in the world did our parents keep us in a state of childhood enchantment while a war raged around us for 4 plus years til most of the world was on fire! I am scared and excited, because I think, who am I to write ? But on the other hand why not, I have a story to tell, and maybe some of you will like my story telling.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Hearing Loss in Teens - Stop Smoking Center - Everyday Health
Secondhand Smoke Linked to Hearing Loss in Teens - Stop Smoking Center - Everyday Health
Very important news regarding the necessity not to expose your children to smoke in the house or car
Very important news regarding the necessity not to expose your children to smoke in the house or car
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Obama Administration Issues $79,819 Grant to ACORN Offshoot in Apparent Violation of ACORN Funding Ban | Judicial Watch
Note this article from the Judicial Watch and draw your own conclusion .
Obama Administration Issues $79,819 Grant to ACORN Offshoot in Apparent Violation of ACORN Funding Ban Judicial Watch
Obama Administration Issues $79,819 Grant to ACORN Offshoot in Apparent Violation of ACORN Funding Ban Judicial Watch
Prostate news for men
For Some Prostate Cancer Patients, Combo Treatment Improves Survival
some important health facts for men, follow the link above...as far as diet goes, Michael Milken has proposed it has a lot to do with his health. He was given a death sentence, now he has cook books and a foundation that does so much for the health of men.
some important health facts for men, follow the link above...as far as diet goes, Michael Milken has proposed it has a lot to do with his health. He was given a death sentence, now he has cook books and a foundation that does so much for the health of men.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Your mind can keep you well
Your mind can keep you well This is an interesting article. I have read many reports and studies of this. I have used radical prayer myself. What harm does it do to pray? Also, I have always believed that reading is a big help, especially for personal problems, finding out how others have survived cruel events in their lives, is sometimes just enough medicine to help one overcome what seems insurmountable.
The battle is not always what you see on the surface, such as disease, but , it is how you deal with it. Some famous well respected people overcame alchoholism, to reach fame and fortune, while others can not seem to crawl out of the hole they dug themselves into. The why of the question is always there, how can we help others to find their own way is probably the most perplexing question in life, and always on my mind, I guess it makes one a positive thinker to think that there has to be a way to help others find their way through severe life problems. I prefer to remain positive, how about you?
The battle is not always what you see on the surface, such as disease, but , it is how you deal with it. Some famous well respected people overcame alchoholism, to reach fame and fortune, while others can not seem to crawl out of the hole they dug themselves into. The why of the question is always there, how can we help others to find their own way is probably the most perplexing question in life, and always on my mind, I guess it makes one a positive thinker to think that there has to be a way to help others find their way through severe life problems. I prefer to remain positive, how about you?
Friday, July 8, 2011
Love wine, love mystery?
This book has great reviews, and would be a good Christmas present, especially if you start early to buy and wrap, like I do.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Be My Love - Mario Lanza
You may not remember Mario Lanza, he had a wonderful voice, and mother or grandmother probably played his records all the time.
It might be time to own one of his albums for your own grandchildren some day.
It might be time to own one of his albums for your own grandchildren some day.
Search - Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF)
Search - Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) If you or someone you know has prostate cancer,
this is the best site to get acquainted with. Michael Milken survived and continues to survive after being given 6 months to live.
this is the best site to get acquainted with. Michael Milken survived and continues to survive after being given 6 months to live.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
"Overture" from the Windjammer soundtrack (Morton Gould)
A great gift for sailors The Voyage of the Christian Radich, the music is wonderful, I posted this probably a year ago, so this is a reminder, maybe a Christmas present for your sailor big or small. It is suppose to be released again the end of this year 2011, so you probably can not find the movie now. I believe I have it on a 78 record. Watch for it!
Tony Bennett With K.D.Lang ( featuring Chris Botti) Because Of You
Chrus Botti, KD Lang and Tony Bennett, wow! More more more, please, I love this album, if you haven't got it...you are missing out.
Midsummer Night Swing July 9, 2009, Frank Tiberi leads The Woody Herman ...
here is a version of The Glory of Love, sounds like Rosemary Clooney? What do you think of this versus, Peggy Lee?
and ....
and ....
Peggy Lee - The Glory Of love
Wake up with a reminder of the great music of the past, and Peggy Lee!
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Charlie Rich - The Most Beautiful Girl In The world
Country music was sneaking up on us. Anyone here on the East Coast who loved Country was called a Hillbilly, since this was originally called hillbilly music. One of the best songs of the past decades.
Engelbert Humperdinck - This Moment in Time
This song is terrific, I thought I had this by Johnny Mathis and Denise Williams, which I can not find anywhere. I love the upbeat version of this. You can still get it from Amazon
Ed Townsend - For Your Love (Original)
Tell me comon, this is a great song, bring back the oldies, they are eternal...I return to a moment in time, with this song, don't you?
Mel Carter - Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me (Original Stereo)
this is one of the best songs of the decades that are passing so quickly. Lets bring it back, Mel Carter is still available at Amazon
Thursday, June 16, 2011
The Eagles - One Of These Nights
TIME TO START THE DAY WITH THE EAGLES, bringing back great music from the early 70's. Be sure you have them in your collection.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
How Trade Shaped the World
this is easy to read, Bernstein writes like William Manchester it is told in story form, and takes you on an adventure. The adventure opens your eyes to the reasons things turned out as they did in our present world, and how to consider our moves in the future, as we look at the past.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Personal Jetpacks in the Near Future? [Video] | AnsonAlex.com
Personal Jetpacks in the Near Future? [Video] AnsonAlex.com We can now avoid the traffic, and get to work in just minutes
Sunday, June 5, 2011
American Bugatti Club Boston Dinner
Last night we met at La Voile a small French brasserie in Boston, to talk cars and restorations with the members of the club. Thanks to Paul Sims, Tom Clifford, and others.. It was a wonderful night, with Tom's Bugatti parked out front, stealing all the attention away from the new Ferrari parked across the street.
If you want more on Bugatti cars, you can find lots of information on line and if you have a Bugatti and want to join the club, let me know. If you haven't heard of the Veyron, here is some news. It is so fast, that they test drive it with new potential buyers,( you guessed it), in our case, at the airfield, Amelia Island.
Howard said it was like being in an airplane, he could feel the g's. We like the old ones that go fast, by our clock! 70 miles an hour keeps us happy. The price of a new Veyron, is so high that I can't get enough of my breath to get up in that stratosphere, so here is a toy model, to keep you dreaming
..You can find out about Ralph Lauren and his Bugatti Veyron, by typing in your browser
My encounter with Ralph Lauren and his Bugatti Veyron, it brings you to a great car site.
If you want more on Bugatti cars, you can find lots of information on line and if you have a Bugatti and want to join the club, let me know. If you haven't heard of the Veyron, here is some news. It is so fast, that they test drive it with new potential buyers,( you guessed it), in our case, at the airfield, Amelia Island.
Howard said it was like being in an airplane, he could feel the g's. We like the old ones that go fast, by our clock! 70 miles an hour keeps us happy. The price of a new Veyron, is so high that I can't get enough of my breath to get up in that stratosphere, so here is a toy model, to keep you dreaming
..You can find out about Ralph Lauren and his Bugatti Veyron, by typing in your browser
My encounter with Ralph Lauren and his Bugatti Veyron, it brings you to a great car site.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Gentle On My Mind
This morning it's time for Glen Campbell, what a wonderful guitar, great voice, you can still find his albums
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Babe Soundtrack Mice sing Blue Moon Acapella
Here is a movie for the kids, that came to me this morning, because of my face off with the best Blue Moon male singers...
Ella Fitzgerald "Shiny Stockings"
This is the time for Ella to get us up and going.....wow! I love this and Kenny always loved it...when he was 4 he would ride with me in the car to Florida, and Ella , sang this to him, he loved it...we played jazz all the way south and back...just Kenny and me, with the greatest sounds. Maybe that is where he learned to love music of all genres, like I do
look at this price! If you have a cassette radio, this is great and ....you can still buy the cassette radios,
This is the one I take with me, I love it So, why do I bother with a cassette, because I can load the cassette with my old tapes, I even bought a player that plays cassettes, single 78's and old 45's too....just for the fun of being a teenager again.
Sometimes I forget how old I am, and head out with all the fire, smoke and spit of the young cowboys and cowgirls, only to be struck down by the attacking lion of old age.....in the first glimpse of the sun as I step out of the car and try to climb the stairs....oh darn! I do better in the land of dreams, where i can run, and even fly through the air.....
Now, to find a new young body, to place this old brain in, and wow.....
look at this price! If you have a cassette radio, this is great and ....you can still buy the cassette radios,
This is the one I take with me, I love it So, why do I bother with a cassette, because I can load the cassette with my old tapes, I even bought a player that plays cassettes, single 78's and old 45's too....just for the fun of being a teenager again.
Sometimes I forget how old I am, and head out with all the fire, smoke and spit of the young cowboys and cowgirls, only to be struck down by the attacking lion of old age.....in the first glimpse of the sun as I step out of the car and try to climb the stairs....oh darn! I do better in the land of dreams, where i can run, and even fly through the air.....
Now, to find a new young body, to place this old brain in, and wow.....
Nat King Cole - Night Lights
what started the whole thing on listening to the different versions of Blue Moon, is this song. As I lay in bed the other morning, the tune came out of somewhere and started playing in my head. I knew it was my day for Nat King Cole. I loved this song, which carried me to Youtube and then Blue Moon....How great it is to be able to listen to different versions of the songs and then know what you need in your collection. I have most of these old songs on 78's and 45's
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Rod Stewart Blue Moon
Listen to my favorite versions of this song, they are all great, and a special thank you to Rod Stewart for his revival of the classic songs of the past. We are waiting for yet, another, special recording of the old songs..... please Rod!
Blue Moon - Chris Isaak
Yet, another 'swooner', with a gentle yodel sound. Each artist has his own inner ear, and sound, I like each one I am posting in this comparison. The albums are available, some reasonable
BLUE MOON - Nat King Cole
Just love this version ! A mix of sounds, and his heavenly voice, some doo wop sound in the back ground....
Tony Bennett - Blue moon Lyrics
Lets listen to the great male singers of this wonderful song.....do you think they corner the market? Imagine most were recording 50 years ago and the price of their records is pretty fair
Saturday, May 28, 2011
RM Auctions: Villa d'Este 21 May 2011 - Review - Classic Driver - MAGAZINE - auctions
RM Auctions: Villa d'Este 21 May 2011 - Review - Classic Driver - MAGAZINE - auctions
Can't afford the $4 million dollar car! Try this
Can't afford the $4 million dollar car! Try this
The Ink Spots - I Cover The Waterfront
Lonely lovers, waiting for their men to return from the second world war, made this a major hit .....There were also about 200,000 women involved in the war, nurses, pilots, drivers, even prisoners of war.Prisoner Of Love / I Cover The Waterfront
Elvis Presley Wooden Heart (Muss I Denn)
Elvis, this weekend, and one of my favorites is this simple song, which I played over and over
Eleanor Powell and Fred Astaire Best Tap dancers ever!
This is circulating in e=mail, great dancing, I agree, we may never see this again. Here is the movie it came from Broadway Melody, 1940
Eleanor Powell: First Lady of Dance
The son of Eleanor Powell and Glen Ford has just written a book about his father, I link to that book here.
Eleanor Powell: First Lady of Dance
The son of Eleanor Powell and Glen Ford has just written a book about his father, I link to that book here.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
The Language of God, Francis Collins
This is a fabulous book, especially for those of us that have faith. Richard Dawkins has gone against Collins , as have many other scientists and he is being shunned for writing this book. Almost like the dark ages...???
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
THE GAYLORDS - FLAMINGO L'AMORE
The Gaylords songs are hard to find, great music arrangement, nice break in a busy day.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Peggy Lee: A Hundred Years From Today (Washington / Young) - Recorded No...
what a sound! Peggy Lee's best song in my opinion is "Lover." no one can present it the way she does. Her song selection was not the best for her voice, I would have loved to hear more songs that suited her husky sound, like Chris Connor.
Glen Miller Video Biography (1992) part 1
This says it all, the outdoor dancing with the Glen Miller band, "At Last", it calls back an era, a time when we all gasped in recognition that our great band leader was lost on his way to entertain the troops. A time of tears, lets not forget! My second book is in the works and I am attempting to put the feelings of the war time into words that allow those not alive to experience the mood, the way of life and how we thought and acted in those days.
G I Jive radio show with G I Jill - Program 2255 c.1950
Imagine a night with mist moving in , like it is in New England now. You are waiting for your loved one to come home from the war, or he is in a foreign country dreaming of you, listening to G I Jill or Tokyo Rose. Imagine the feelings, the emtions, the music even had this almost tinny quality.. but the emotions were the same into eternity.
come back to the era of the 2nd world war....
come back to the era of the 2nd world war....
Begin The Beguine - Artie Shaw
Love , love , love Artie Shaw, can see why Ava Gardner married him. His talent must have swept her off her feet! Buy his collection now if and when you can find it..This is music!
Kate Smith introduces God Bless America
How wonderful it would be if we could keep this song going through our posts til after the next election. Shared sacrifice or shared prosperity. We have to decide, each in our own time and in our own minds...
What "Psychopath" Means: Scientific American
What "Psychopath" Means: Scientific American
Quote, from the Innuit, "Somebody should have pushed him off the ice"
Quote, from the Innuit, "Somebody should have pushed him off the ice"
Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me - Her Best Version
This is my day for Jo Stafford, just love her voice
Jo Stafford - Make Love To Me
Jo Stafford had a wonderful voice, and was one of the biggest stars of her time.
The Ink Spots - I Cover The Waterfront
1940's music, The Ink Spots ruled the air waves, here is a medley is songs that set the mood of the country at the time. There were lots of love songs, songs of yearning for lost loves, like , "I cover the Waterfront". It was a time of heartbreak, that caused such anguish and intense feelings, that even as a child, I can recall the tears of the time.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
A vision inspired my book, Secrets of the Heart
About 15 years ago, when my mother lay dying, I shared a vision with her, and the Sister that was in charge of the nursing home. I cried for weeks, because I could not believe it, nor did I feel that I should be able to witness this magnificent gift.. Finally, I was motivated by various circumstances, beginning with a friend who kept telling me he was writing a book. He would ask, " Why don't you write a book?"
Since this was the most momentous event in my life, I spun a yarn around the event of my mother's death, and the death of my daughter Karen. It is a hopeful book for those that are dying, and for those that fear dying. It is a book of love, between man and woman, the self and God, told in dreams and visions, sprinkled with songs of the times, going back to the 1940's and 1950's.
Since this was the most momentous event in my life, I spun a yarn around the event of my mother's death, and the death of my daughter Karen. It is a hopeful book for those that are dying, and for those that fear dying. It is a book of love, between man and woman, the self and God, told in dreams and visions, sprinkled with songs of the times, going back to the 1940's and 1950's.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues (Live!)
Staying up with music,
Have you heard Marty Robbins sing this number? Breeze over to his Youtube rendition, its good, but I still favor Guy Mitchell, I like the upbeat arrangement he has.
Have you heard Marty Robbins sing this number? Breeze over to his Youtube rendition, its good, but I still favor Guy Mitchell, I like the upbeat arrangement he has.
Monday, May 2, 2011
My heart stood still - Artie Shaw - 78rpm
I talk too much and the song is too far back, so savor the experience of growing up at the end of the 2nd world war and how the spirit of our country responded with the joy of jazz....this is fantastic.! We all have something to contribute to the greatness of our country!
Jazz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jazz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It becomes important to me to listen to a song famous at the end of the 2nd world war...
as I love the song, and listen to its jazz contributions, I realize even more, how important Artie Shaw was in his contribution to music. He had it! Travel back in my blog to the Youtube posting of the full song. The improv is just wonderfully pleasing to the ear.!
as I love the song, and listen to its jazz contributions, I realize even more, how important Artie Shaw was in his contribution to music. He had it! Travel back in my blog to the Youtube posting of the full song. The improv is just wonderfully pleasing to the ear.!
Busy doing nothing - A song for life . . . HD Video
When the Navy Seals risked their lives, where you part of it, by your contribution to our society? This is what it is all about, being part of it! Search Amazon.com for a connecticut yankee in king arthur's court by mark twain
The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum - History of Naval Special Warfare and SEAL Teams
Navy Seals: Seal Museum Archives, Vol. 1 [VHS Navy Seals: Seal Museum Archives, Vol. 2 [VHS]
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The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum - History of Naval Special Warfare and SEAL Teams
Next time you plan a trip to Florida, the Navy Seals Museum is a place that I enjoyed. I was fascinated with the bravery and the training, I learned about at the museum. There is a lot to do in the Ft Pierce area, many people are not aware of , like the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Museum that is also nearby. A home we once owned in Florida, was donated to the museum, after purchase from us and now provides the office space for the museum. It was moved from our site on Jupiter Island, by barge, up the river to it's new home, so the new owner of our property could build a new home. .Marine Bioluminescence
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The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum - History of Naval Special Warfare and SEAL TeamsNext time you plan a trip to Florida, the Navy Seals Museum is a place that I enjoyed. I was fascinated with the bravery and the training, I learned about at the museum. There is a lot to do in the Ft Pierce area, many people are not aware of , like the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Museum that is also nearby. A home we once owned in Florida, was donated to the museum, after purchase from us and now provides the office space for the museum. It was moved from our site on Jupiter Island, by barge, up the river to it's new home, so the new owner of our property could build a new home. .Marine Bioluminescence
NAVY SWCC | Official Website U.S. Navy SWCC
NAVY SWCC Official Website U.S. Navy SWCC Now, is the time to celebrate this great part of our Military! The unsung heroes who risked their lives in this operation, to end the brutal leadership of one man who terrorized the world.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Taxes Are Not Too Low: It’s the Spending, Stupid | The Heritage Foundation
Taxes Are Not Too Low: It’s the Spending, Stupid The Heritage Foundation Worth looking at the charts. Why stamp on the dreams of young Americans that want to start a business and are willing to take the chance to employ people and owe money for goods, services, rent, taxes etc, all that it takes to run a business....
Friday, April 29, 2011
I Don't Know How To Love Him @ Sarah Brightman
A favorite of my husband , Howard, Sarah Brightman. She does the best job on this song of anyone.
He timbre is just right! She was married to Andrew Lloyd Webber and he wrote much of his music for her voice.
He timbre is just right! She was married to Andrew Lloyd Webber and he wrote much of his music for her voice.
Westminster Abbey architecture
Could not help but enjoy the architecture , the gorgeous cacophony of shapes, forms, and light, as I watched the wedding this morning.
There is a link here to the architecture, and the history of Westminster Abbey. Just imagine the task this entailed before cad machines! Note the free book on the right below, delivered by Kindle
There is a link here to the architecture, and the history of Westminster Abbey. Just imagine the task this entailed before cad machines! Note the free book on the right below, delivered by Kindle
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
CHCH News - And While the Bright Shiny Thing Sparkled… by Frank Salvato , 10/22/10
CHCH News - And While the Bright Shiny Thing Sparkled… by Frank Salvato , 10/22/10
This is an incredible story that got little or no viable new coverage. How can we the people handle this ? The Administration turned down valuable help to reduce the cost of health care? Wow, this is ....
This is an incredible story that got little or no viable new coverage. How can we the people handle this ? The Administration turned down valuable help to reduce the cost of health care? Wow, this is ....
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Classic Car Drive In's
Remember the Natick Drive In, over where the Natick Collection is now...Hugh had a scheme where he put "kids" in the trunk and he backed into the drive in....who recalls those days at your drive in..???
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Eh! Cumpari (Alitalia Airlines) The Gaylords
the Jokes at the end of the song, they had us in stitches....
John Belushi does Joe Cocker
I had to post this for a laugh today, the story goes that when Joe Cocker saw this, he asked when did I perform this?
Friday, April 22, 2011
Acker bilk-stranger on the shore
We were on our lives journey, out of college and traveling toward the future. We were strangers on the shore, not knowing where we were going 1961
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
My heart stood still - Artie Shaw - 78rpm
Hey BarbaRee Ba! Here is where it came from! Listen to the music and you will hear the horns blare it.......I love both this version of the song and Dick Haymes version for Rita Hayworth......1945-1946
Monday, April 18, 2011
Jan Peerce - Full Moon and Empty Arms (1964)
The Bluebird of happiness, on the left shown here, is only$0 .01 how can you miss buying that for a gift? Of course you have to find something else to go with it...
Kapell: Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2 iii. (1950)
William Kapell, Beethoven: Concerto No.2 / Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on Paganini. - Vinyl LP Record
Re discover this music. It has always been a favorite of mine, since I was a young girl old enough to babysit for my aunt Anita, who had wonderful taste in music . (Maybe because her father was a musician)
Re discover this music. It has always been a favorite of mine, since I was a young girl old enough to babysit for my aunt Anita, who had wonderful taste in music . (Maybe because her father was a musician)
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