“You’ve Got A Friend”
The memories behind the songs. Recall that memorable moment in the movie When Harry Met Sally, when Harry contends that men and women can’t sustain purely platonic friendships because “the sex part always gets in the way.” Sally counters, sparking a spirited debate on whether it’s feasible for men and women to maintain close, [...]
Some friends share their memories…
The memories behind the songs. Two weeks ago I asked you to join me in sharing how music stimulates some of your favorite memories. Thanks to those who have jumped right in. To the rest of you, click on the button below and join the romp down memory lane. No matter our country, skin [...]
“I can’t get no…I can’t get no…I can’t get no…”
The memories behind the songs. If you lived through the 60s like me, the title of this post must be a dead giveaway. It’s 1965. The British invasion is well underway, and through the radio waves comes that distinctive Gibson Fuzzbox guitar riff that every high school band tries to duplicate, including mine. “Satisfaction,” [...]
Roll Out the Barrel
The memories behind the songs.Roll out the barrel, we’ll have a barrel of fun.Roll out the barrel, we’ve got the blues on the run.Zing! Boom! Ta-rarrel!Sing out a song of good cheer.Now’s the time to roll the barrel,For the gang’s all here!Okay. Maybe not Top 40 Hit Parade material, but occasionally the tune to this [...]
Review of “The Weight of Loyalty” by: Independent Book Review
A moving historical novel about the humanizing power of love. “She is the first person to draw me out of my self-imposed exile, to make me want to forgive the people who hurt me and to make amends with those I’ve wronged.” Love is a far greater motivator for strength and bravery than fear will [...]
Review of “The Weight of Loyalty” by: Readers’ Favorite
The Weight of Loyalty by Mike H. Mizrahi revolves around the relationship between Natalía Giannatos, a Greek woman living under Italian occupation in Kefalonia during World War II, and Oliver Graham, a British sailor who survives a submarine explosion. After being rescued and hidden by Natalía and her family, Oliver is forced to reconcile with [...]