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A century of ‘Gatsby’
Today is the 100th anniversary of the first edition of “The Great Gatsby.” Even though I am reasonably well read and had enough credits for an English major by the time I was through college, somehow missed “Gatsby” in both high school and undergrad. I don’t know why. I read lots of Hemingway, Faulkner, even… Continue reading
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‘Things will happen, but only if they’re meant to be.’
Also 40 years old this year is “Beat’s So Lonely.” I’ve never understood why Charlie Sexton wasn’t a big rock star. “Beat’s So Lonely” is his debut from 1985 and it rocks. Sexton cowrote this song, played lead guitar and sang it like a rocker twice his age. Oh yeah, Charlie was 16. He was… Continue reading
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Pop Gems: Why ‘Lay Your Hands on Me’ Stands Out
Forty years ago this week, Thompson Twins proved they weren’t a one-hit wonder with their No. 6 Billboard Hot 100 hit, “Lay Your Hands on Me.” Take out the pure ‘80s-ness of the video — and yes, there’s a lot of it — it’s also a soulful song that steps ever so close the faith… Continue reading
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Journalist and writer. Loves writing, storytelling, books, typewriters. Always trying to find my line. Oh, and here’s where I am now.
