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Music: Johnny Mercer

Posted by on Nov 28, 2010 in Music, Singer | 1 comment

This Georgia boy brought a Southern sensibility to popular music in the...

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Book: The Sound and the Fury

Posted by on Nov 26, 2010 in The Arts | Comments Off on Book: The Sound and the Fury

  In The Sound and the Fury, William Faulkner (Great American Things,...

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Americana: Black Friday

Posted by on Nov 25, 2010 in Americana | 2 comments

  If you’re old enough, and I have to admit I am, you can remember...

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Food: Pumpkin Pie

Posted by on Nov 24, 2010 in Food | 1 comment

  It’s the official dessert of Thanksgiving. You could say the same...

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Sports: Ted Williams

Posted by on Nov 23, 2010 in Sports | Comments Off on Sports: Ted Williams

  Many baseball people consider Ted Williams the best pure hitter in...

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Singer: Loretta Lynn

Posted by on Nov 22, 2010 in Singer | 3 comments

  Imagine growing up in a place called Butcher Holler, being married at...

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Film: This Is Spinal Tap

Posted by on Nov 21, 2010 in Film | Comments Off on Film: This Is Spinal Tap

  Wouldn’t it be amazing if the great David St. Hubbins, the amazing...

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TV Show: The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

Posted by on Nov 19, 2010 in TV Show | Comments Off on TV Show: The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show

George Burns and Gracie Allen were husband and wife who worked together in...

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Kid Stuff: Play-Doh

Posted by on Nov 18, 2010 in Kids Stuff | 1 comment

  This eternal kid’s substance, this staple of second grades and day...

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Album: "Pet Sounds"

Posted by on Nov 17, 2010 in Music | 1 comment

  If you only need to know one thing about this, the 11th studio album...

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