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Singer: Stevie Wonder

Posted by on Jul 6, 2010 in Singer | Comments Off on Singer: Stevie Wonder

Who has won more Grammy Awards than any other male solo artist? Why,...

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Food: Gullah Cuisine Restaurant, Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Posted by on Jul 5, 2010 in Food, Travel | 2 comments

With all the wonderful restaurants to choose from in the Charleston, South...

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Americana: The Liberty Bell

Posted by on Jul 4, 2010 in Americana | Comments Off on Americana: The Liberty Bell

The Liberty Bell sits silent today, a symbol of our national values and an icon...

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Music: John Philip Sousa

Posted by on Jul 3, 2010 in Music | Comments Off on Music: John Philip Sousa

Some of America’s most beloved patriotic marches came to us via the...

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Americana: Ice Cream Trucks

Posted by on Jul 2, 2010 in Americana | 1 comment

It doesn’t matter whether you’re five or 75 – when you hear...

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Song: "Orange Blossom Special"

Posted by on Jul 1, 2010 in Songs | Comments Off on Song: "Orange Blossom Special"

Those who follow this blog regularly know that I try to make the selections...

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Americana: Firefighters

Posted by on Jun 30, 2010 in Americana | Comments Off on Americana: Firefighters

Firefighters in most cities are individuals who are paid for their dangerous...

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Film: Jaws

Posted by on Jun 29, 2010 in Film | 1 comment

Since so many of my friends are either at the beach now or will be soon,...

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TV Show: Dallas

Posted by on Jun 28, 2010 in TV Show | Comments Off on TV Show: Dallas

Jock and Miss Ellie Ewing had three sons: J.R., Gary, and Bobby. These were the...

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Travel: Mackinac Island

Posted by on Jun 27, 2010 in Travel | 1 comment

First, let’s make sure to get the pronunciation right. Call it MAK-in-aw....

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