Category Archives: Entertainment

RECASTING THE CLASSICS

Have any of you seen the re-make of Footloose, yet? I haven’t but I’ve seen trailers and seen watched some of the dance scenes. I like Julianne Hough and Dennis Quaid so I’ll probably watch it just because they are … Continue reading

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NOT CRAZY FOR APPLE PIE, HOT DOGS OR CHEVROLET EITHER

Everyone knows that I’m not a baseball fan. Sad, I know, especially since the Texas Rangers are really doing well and I’ve always supported the local teams. Even in bad years, I’ve worn my Mavericks and Cowboys jerseys and defended Dirk … Continue reading

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SOUND OF RAIN

After enduring the record drought and heat this summer. The sound of the rain last night and today was music to my ears. Matt and Cinders (my cats) sat on the sills in front of open windows and marveled at … Continue reading

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THANK HEAVEN FOR LITTLE GIRLS

Many of you may never have heard Maurice Chevalier sing Thank Heaven For Little Girls. If not, it would be worth your time to rent it and watch him and Leslie Caron, Louis Jourdan and Hemione Gingold in Vincent Minelli’s (Liza’s … Continue reading

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UNDER THE LIGHT OF THE MIRROR BALL

Have I mentioned before that I’m a reality performance show junkie? Well I am. And last night I got a double fix with the debut of the 2011 Dancing With the Stars and the Sing Off. Thank God for the … Continue reading

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OH REALLY?

I wore my #9 Cowboys’ jersey when I went grocery shopping this morning–a tradition for game days–and tolerated the sneers and jokes from fans wearing Miles Austin, Dez Bryant, Felix Jones and Jason Witten shirts. This was before the Cowboys-49ers … Continue reading

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OH REALLY?

I wore my #9 Cowboys’ jersey when I went grocery shopping this morning–a tradition for game days–and tolerated the sneers and jokes from fans wearing Miles Austin, Dez Bryant, Felix Jones and Jason Witten shirts. This was before the Cowboys-49ers … Continue reading

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LOVING ME SOME LADY A

Music is a constant thread in my life. Depending on the situation, tt entertains, consoles, inspires me and celebrates events in my life. I listen to my favorite artists  (see some of those listed under MP3 in my Collection) as I drive, … Continue reading

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LOVING ME SOME LADY A

Music is a constant thread in my life. Depending on the situation, tt entertains, consoles, inspires me and celebrates events in my life. I listen to my favorite artists  (see some of those listed under MP3 in my Collection) as I drive, … Continue reading

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LOVING ME SOME LADY A

Music is a constant thread in my life. Depending on the situation, tt entertains, consoles, inspires me and celebrates events in my life. I listen to my favorite artists  (see some of those listed under MP3 in my Collection) as I drive, … Continue reading

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CHANGING SEASONS

Today I substituted in a freshman English class at a local high school. This meant I left home at a little before 7:00 am. The air was crisp and cool, some of the leaves on the trees were turning and, as … Continue reading

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CHANGING SEASONS

Today I substituted in a freshman English class at a local high school. This meant I left home at a little before 7:00 am. The air was crisp and cool, some of the leaves on the trees were turning and, as … Continue reading

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GETTING READY FOR FALL

After a couple months of mostly triple digit temperatures. I am definitely ready for fall. I know it will be a while before the leaves begin to turn . .. But soon the new fall line-up of TV shows will start. … Continue reading

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