Among the many characters I play: husband, father, son, retired elementary school teacher, writer, Cape Bretoner, lover of hot tea and, above all else, a gentleman. I strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others. In Life, I have chosen to be kind.
Like all genres of music, Punk music exists on a spectrum that is made up of sub-genres. Today’s featured band, Chumbawamba, occupied two places on this musical spectrum. They were… Read More »Who’s Punk!? What’s The Score!?: Song 2/21: Tubthumping by Chumbawamba
I realize that this is a post about the late, great entertainer Jimmy Buffett, but I want to start out by talking for a minute about Taylor Swift. There are… Read More »Peace Be With You: The Life and Times of Mr. Jimmy Buffett
Even in death, Sinead O’ Connor still has that ability to rouse passionate debate. Regardless of how she has lived her life the past thirty years, Sinead O’ Connor will… Read More »Peace Be With You: The Life and Times of Sinead O’ Connor
Chances are good that if you recognize the name, Gary Wright, it is because of his association with one of the songs that defined 1970s rock n’ roll, “Dream Weaver”.… Read More »Peace Be With You: The Life and Times of Mr. Gary Wright
Robbie Robertson was born in 1943 in Toronto. His mother was of Mohawk descent and, as such, Robertson spent portions of his childhood on the Six Nations Indigenous Territory near… Read More »Peace Be With You: The Life and Times of Robbie Robertson
Since I write about classical music and YouTube algorithms being what they are, I often am recommended various classical music-related videos whenever I tune into my YouTube channel. A few… Read More »Keepin’ It Classy: Composition #37/50: Piano Concerto No.2 in C Minor by Sergei Rachmaninoff
The title for this series, Who’s Punk?! What’s the Score?! is taken from a line in the song “Boxcar” by Jawbreaker. The song itself, and this line, in particular, serve… Read More »Who’s Punk?! What’s the score?! Song #1/21: Boxcar by Jawbreaker.
Bruce Guthro passed away this week at age 62 from cancer. I am not sure how well known Mr. Guthro was outside of his native Cape Breton Island, but I… Read More »Peace Be With You: The Life and Times of Mr. Bruce Guthro
I went with my family to see The Barbie Movie this summer, and I have to say that I came away from the experience pleasantly surprised at how thoughtful and… Read More »The Stars of Stage and Screen: Song #39/250: What Was I Made For? by Billie Eilish from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to The Barbie Movie
NOTE: It has been approximately three months since I last created a post on WordPress. At that time, I had no idea that real life was about to make my… Read More »The Great Canadian Road Trip: Song #41/250…Blame Brett by The Beaches