This is my secondary blog where I can post anything and everything I feel like!However random it may be!
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Bald Eagle vs Turkey
Just imagine. What do you think?
Monday, October 27, 2014
It's National American Beer Day
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Check Out Divinion
You can see them next on October 24, so get in your car and head to this show!
And be sure to check out their music video, Insane Gesture:
Go like them on Facebook to find out what else is coming up!
And as always, remember to check out my other page Elusive Red Tiger!
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Did You Celebrate?
First, it is Be Bald and Be Free Day. I guess that means it's a good day to celebrate your lack of hair! Or maybe shave your head!
Although, I'm not sure this bald head is one I would celebrate:
It's also Spiderman's birthday!! Happy birthday Spidey!
Thursday, October 9, 2014
I Wanna Be Like You
It made me think about my favorite song from the movie- I Wanna Be Like You, so I did a little research on it.
The song was written by Louis Prima and written by Robert and Richard Sherman and released in 1967.
It has actually been covered many times throughout the years by artists such as Los Lobos, Phish, Bid Bad Voodoo Daddy and Robbie Williams.
It was also featured in a 2009 British anti-smoking public information film.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, October 8, 2014
National Carry a Tune Week
The event first began in 2001 when a composer and music preservationist named Roger Hall had the idea of remember the victims of September 11th through music, asking people to select tunes for a week of remembrance in October. The event has annually been held during the week of October 7th; in part because that is the birthday of one of America's first prominent composers, William Billings.
The general idea of the event is now for people to select some of their favorite tunes that are related to fond memories of their past. All tunes must be American in origin.
These 6 categories are included:
II. Folk Music -- traditional, contemporary singer-songwriter
III. Religious Music -- sacred, gospel
IV. Popular Music -- blues, jazz, easy listening, theater, country, rock, etc.
V. Classical Music -- concert songs, short instrumental works
VI. Film Music -- film score themes, movie songs
If you check out their website, you can see the songs that were selected in previous years.
Interesting.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Don't Worry, Be Happy
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Book Review- Becoming Bea by Leslie Gould
This book was really my first foray into the world of Amish fiction. To be honest, I wasn't really aware of it as a literary genre. So when I received a copy to review, I really had no idea what to expect. I do know that I wasn't expecting it to be a page-turner that I didn't want to put down. It was.
The story revolves around Beatrice Zook, a young woman that believes she never wants to be married, especially to her childhood nemesis, Ben Rupp. As her family visits Montana, Bea decides to stay back, taking a job helping a family with newborn triplets. Bea's friends decide to try to bring Bea and Ben together. Through many trials and tribulations, the book draws you in- keeping you wondering if and when this couple will finally get together. I won't give away the ending for you though.
I didn't realize until I finished the book that it was the final story in a series called The Courtships of Lancaster County, each featuring a character found in Becoming Bea. I was even more surprised to discover that each book in the series is based on one of Shakespeare's- this one being an adaptation of Much Ado About Nothing. Knowing this, I now want to go back and read that play again, then re-read Becoming Bea to discover the similarities.
I was pleasantly surprised by this book and how the story is highly relatable to any young woman, Amish or not. I look forward to reading more of Gould's work in the future.
I received a copy of this book from Bethany House in order to facilitate this review.
Friday, October 3, 2014
This Day in Music
First off, Happy Birthday to Eddie Cochran, Chubby Checker, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tommy Lee, and Gwen Stefani!
On this day in 1945, 10-year old Elvis Presley made his first public appearance at the Mississippi Alabama Dairy Show. He took second in the talent competition.
On this day in 1978, Aerosmith bailed 30 fans out of jail who had been arrested for smoking pot during a concert in Indiana. How nice.
Apparently in 1997 a court battle began on this day between Garth Brooks and Warren G over the trademark of the letter "G." I wasn't aware you could copyright a letter of the alphabet.
And of course some not so fun things happened on October 3rd as well.
In 1967, folk singer Woody Guthrie passed away. Benjamin Orr of the Cars died at age 53 in 2000 as well.
Just some facts for you folks!