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First Race Delayed

Claude — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:09:09 +0000

Been waiting for the start of this year’s NASCAR race season. Once the Super Bowl was over, we hit a couple of weeks of total boredom as far as sports on TV goes. So I was looking forward to yesterday for the first race – the Daytona 500. And the damn thing gets rained out. Darn the luck.

So I hear it will be on TV tonight – I hope they wait until most people are able to get home from work. A lot of fans are really looking forward to watching this race – especially with Danica Patrick in this one.

Born to be Bad

Claude — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:16:38 +0000

First off, this is a joke, people! There is no way you can get tattoos on a baby. But if you COULD get someone to put tats on this baby, aren’t the ones on here a hoot? The big “Mama” on his back?!?! This cracked me up!

Concert Announcements

Claude — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:21:22 +0000

There was an email waiting for me this morning from the Ryman Auditorium. They were announcing their spring lineup of shows. They have some really good acts coming to Nashville this year. I might just have to spend some money on a couple of tickets and go downtown for music and fun. Like the good old days.

Like Sand Through the Hourglass

Claude — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:47:50 +0000

One of the shows that my mom and her sister, Aunt Charlotte, used to watch during the day while us kids were in school had this slogan, “Like Sand Through the Hourglass” that they played at the start of the show. The only reason I know this is because when there was no school – for Christmas break of on snow days, my mom and Aunt Charlotte still watched this show every day, and the slogan seems to appropriate for today, the first day of the new year.

With 2011 now just a memory, I hope that 2012 is good to us all.

Memories in Song

Claude — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:23:07 +0000

Back in the 1980′s when America discovered country music, thank to Billy Ray Cyrus and his line dancing hit, Achey Breaky Heart, there were several good bands that came out. One of my favorites because of their upbeat songs and great harmonies, was a band called Shenandoah. They had several hit songs and then just disappeared around 1996.

Do you remember, “Next to You, Next to Me”? That was a fun song, easy to dance to.

Movie Marathon

Claude — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:02:08 +0000

This weekend I’m hitting Redbox and renting at least four movies. I need a movie marathon – a day of nothing but good action movies and no one bothering me. After Thanksgiving, I won’t have much time for movies, so this is my last harrah for movies. Then it’s all about shopping, decorating and holiday parties until January 2.

Classic Movies

Claude — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:04:14 +0000

Is there a movie that you watched as a kid that you would call a classic? On that had an effect on you – it was either really entertaining, or it introduced you to a new concept?

One that had a big impact on me was called “Sand Pebbles.” It starred Steve McQueen and was about a Navy boat in the Pacific during the WWII. It was a powerful movie and it had scenes in it that still haunt me today.

Little Lion Man

Claude — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:56:57 +0000

This hit song by Mumford & Sons is really good. It is a catchy tune but the lyrics are so original – I really like it. Give it a listen if you have a chance. I’m sure it’s on Youtube or someplace. There are a couple of different versions of it – a radio edit and an extended. It’s that good.

The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Claude — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:51:45 +0000

Came across a list of top songs from back in the days when I was in high school. It was interesting to read the long list of familiar songs and I noticed quite a few that I didn’t recognize. I know I listened to the radio a lot of bought all kinds of LPs and 45s when I was a kid. I don’t understand how there could be so many songs that I’ve never heard or – or maybe I just don’t remember them by those titles and would recognize them if I heard them again.

Levon

Claude — Thu, 12 May 2011 14:50:42 +0000

When I went to the Levon Helm show at the Ryman Auditorium about 2 years ago, I knew they were recording the show. The video guys were obvious but not intrusive, and there were no do-overs or director running around. It was a whole show, with lots of special guests and some of the best music I have ever heard. I’m plum tickled that the concert is now coming out on DVD. I want this DVD!