Category Archives: USA

Music Monday, “Girl on the Billboard,” The Road Hammers

Posted on December 1, 2014 by annetbell

  The Road Hammers From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Road Hammers Origin Canada Genres Country rock Years active 2005-2010, 2013-present Labels Open Road (Canada) Montage (US) Associated acts Del Reeves Website http://www.theroadhammers.com Members Jason McCoy Clayton Bellamy Chris Byrne … Continue reading →

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Surprise Rock Band at Macy’s Day Parade!

Posted on November 30, 2014 by annetbell

Kiss is not thankful for being in the Macy’s Day Parade on Thanksgiving!   I am wondering whose idea it was to include Kiss in the first place? 🙂  Kiss star Paul Stanley says his band was “screwed over and … Continue reading →

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“Matewan” a documentary from Eastern Kentucky

Posted on November 29, 2014 by annetbell

Mining is a  horrible way to make a living, but for Appalachian families in West Virginia, Tennessee, and Eastern Kentucky, there is no other choice. The men endure the pain and health issues, poor pay, and horror of being deep … Continue reading →

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“Black Friday” by Steely Dan

Posted on November 28, 2014 by annetbell

David reminded me that Steely Dan had a song “Black Friday”. . . . title appropriate for today.  I love their music, not sure what the lyrics are about because they are sufficiently vague.  Doesn’t seem to be about shopping, … Continue reading →

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Cool at 13, Adrift at 23

Posted on November 26, 2014 by annetbell

SEARCH MIND Cool at 13, Adrift at 23 By JAN HOFFMAN     http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/23/cool-at-13-adrift-at-23/ JUNE 23, 2014 4:04 PMJune 23, 2014 4:04 pm 408 Comments Photo CreditGianluca Fabrizio/Getty Images At 13, they were viewed by classmates with envy, admiration and not … Continue reading →

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Bell Family Thanksgiving Salad

Posted on November 25, 2014 by annetbell

 Lots of you know, I am not a cook, I don’t like to cook, and I don’t really do it well.  I personally think people do things well they choose to do well, with enthusiasm and work.  Well as we … Continue reading →

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Music Monday “Travelin’ Shoes” Elvin Bishop

Posted on November 24, 2014 by annetbell

Elvin Bishop was born in California, but at the age of 10 moved to the south.  It was in Tulsa, Oklahoma he fell in love with the “blues” by listening to the radio.  At the time, Tulsa was an all … Continue reading →

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Good Neighbors

Posted on November 23, 2014 by annetbell

This will make you smile on this Sunday morning.  See what happens in Canada at the beginning of a hockey match when the  microphone went out.  Keep it mind, the crowd is in Toronto! Now, the  question is  would have … Continue reading →

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November 22, 1963 The Death of Innocence

Posted on November 22, 2014 by annetbell

 

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Michael Brown’s Father Pleads for Peace

Posted on November 22, 2014 by annetbell

Michael Brown’s father is urging Ferguson protesters to remain peaceful ahead of the grand jury’s announcement.  A father’s plea for nonviolence to honor his son is painfully  clear.  

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