Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category

Is Love Really all You Need?

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007

In July 1967 the Beatles released the Yellow Submarine album with a song “Love is all you Need.” Most everyone loved the Beatles songs. This one was no exception. Looking back over the words, the song really didn’t make much sense, but the tune was catchy and it took the country by rage. On this […]

I Had Supper with Santa Last Night

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007

Last night I was with a group of cowboys and had a chance to talk with one of them who stood out. This particular cowboy had a beautiful white beard and he reminded me of Santa. Indeed, as we talked further, I found that it really was Santa. In fact, I have a signed card […]

Memories

Monday, February 5th, 2007

For the past several weeks I’ve had dinner with some rather large groups of folks. I’ve found myself talking with people who had a spouse to die recently. Since I have had a similar experience, I suppose we just gravitated toward each other and there were lots of “memories” being shared. Impending holidays will do […]

Ever Wonder Where Auld Lang Syne Came From?

Sunday, December 31st, 2006

As we get ready for those parties on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, we know we will likely be singing Auld Lang Syne. Do you know where that song came from, who wrote it, and why? Do you know what the words mean? The song we sing today as we celebrate New Year’s […]

Let’s go Party

Tuesday, December 26th, 2006

KC and the Sunshine Band has written a number of songs to do with partying over the years. Let’s Go Party is just one of them I can remember from the late 1970s. Between now and New Year’s Day there will be many parties. I most often have a drop-in between Christmas and New Years […]