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Music: Holland-Dozier-Holland

Posted by on Nov 15, 2009 in Music | Comments Off on Music: Holland-Dozier-Holland

If you love what’s commonly called “Soul” music, the Motown...

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Actor: Fred Astaire

Posted by on Nov 13, 2009 in Actor | Comments Off on Actor: Fred Astaire

You’ll get a kick out of the studio’s evaluation of Fred...

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Travel: Small Towns (1)

Posted by on Nov 12, 2009 in Travel | 3 comments

For the first time, this is a multi-part selection, although part two may be...

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Song: "Tangled Up in Blue"

Posted by on Nov 11, 2009 in Songs | 1 comment

When we look back on a relationship, we don’t remember it in a linear,...

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Person: Amelia Earhart

Posted by on Nov 10, 2009 in People | Comments Off on Person: Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the United States. The...

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Americana: Covered Bridges

Posted by on Nov 9, 2009 in Americana | Comments Off on Americana: Covered Bridges

You don’t have to go to Madison County, Iowa to see them. Most are on...

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Sports: The Play (Cal vs. Stanford)

Posted by on Nov 8, 2009 in Sports | Comments Off on Sports: The Play (Cal vs. Stanford)

Of all the plays in all the football games ever contested, why is this one...

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Food: Grits

Posted by on Nov 7, 2009 in Food | 1 comment

I can hear it now from our readers outside of the South. “Grits? What...

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The Arts: Spoleto Festival USA

Posted by on Nov 6, 2009 in The Arts | Comments Off on The Arts: Spoleto Festival USA

Many cities and towns have arts festivals, often quite impressive ones. But...

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TV Show: M*A*S*H

Posted by on Nov 5, 2009 in TV Show | 1 comment

The 4077 Unit in Korea apparently was where funny doctors were stationed. Now,...

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