Well...the
first month of the year is into the history books. I have to say that
it has been a quick January, and February looks like it is going to
be even more of a blur. There’s no real rhyme or theme to this
blog, as I am just going to muse about a few different things.....
SUPER
BOWL – I thought it was one of the most entertaining games we have
had in a while. Was it the best? I don’t know, but congratulations
to the Ravens, who held off a pesky SF team to send Ray Lewis out a
winner. San Francisco, don’t get too down, as I think you’re
going to be around for a while. You just might have the best QB in
the conference. And, what about that halftime show? Beyonce might be
the most charismatic female performer of the past twenty years.
Beauty and talent....and she knows how to make an impression!
DALLAS
– The second season of TNT’s reboot of the classic drama is off
and running. I have been thoroughly impressed with the show this
season. I do have to admit that the best scenes have been the ones
featuring the late Larry Hagman, leaving me wondering how it will be
post-March 11, when the funeral for JR Ewing will be held. But, I
like what I have seen from Josh Henderson and Julie Gonzalo as John
Ross and Rebecca. A Ewing and a Barnes. Sound familiar? Hopefully, it
continues to flow as well as the oil under Southfork Ranch.
MUSIC
– I guess I could always say this, as there are few things I love
more than good music, but there is so much out there right now. Gary
Allan’s new disc is outstanding, and Tim McGraw might have just
released the best album of his career. Off the mainstream path, Holly
Williams (daughter of Bocephus) has just released a new album, and
keep an eye out for the Blue Sky Riders – a new trio consisting of
Kenny Loggins (yep, “Footloose”), and highly respected writers
Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr. Their disc is so good that it is
scary---that’s a good thing. Re-issue wise, Omnivore Recordings has
just unearthed the only solo album ever recorded by Don Rich – the
leader of the Buckaroos. Titled Don Rich Sings George Jones, it’s a
superb representation of what a talent he was – whether he was
singing harmony or lead. And....had a chance today to interview the
new Arista family trio The Henningsens. Between them and the new
Ashley Monroe CD on Warner Brothers, the music is in good hands! I
consider myself very blessed and honored to be able to share the good
stuff with you!
CRUSHES
FROM DAYS GONE BY: No, I’m not going to tell you who I thought was
the prettiest girl in Dickson County in 1986...or 1990...lol, but I
had a conversation with a friend of mine the other night that was
quite nostalgic. Do you remember back when television comprised of
three networks and PBS? People would get bored with that nowadays,
but it was a magical time. As my friend and I talked about some of
the biggest shows of days gone by, we began to discuss who some of
the most attractive female stars of that time were. There was
mentions of who you’d expect – Farrah Fawcett, Catherine Bach,
Valerie Bertinelli, Linda Gray (was, is, and always will be a Sue
Ellen fan!), but a few names came up that I hadn’t thought of in
years....Erin Gray...Markie Post...Marilu Henner...at the end of the
conversation, it made me realize how much I haven’t watched much
episodic television the past five years....and how the old was better
than the new....Ok, sounds like I’m becoming my
father.....lol...Even the “Friends” cast is getting older....but
then again, I guess I am too.....Courtney Cox, take me to ‘Cougar
Town!” That’s a wrap, until next time...Stay classy, San Diego!
