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Ted Kooser Poetry

Poetry November 29, 2022

Ted Kooser is one of the greatest living poets. He has greatly influenced my own style in writing. His Midwestern home spun and down to Earth charm and wit is wonderful, showing us a...

Marlowe, December 2022 neo-noir movie

Bits & Pieces November 29, 2022

Marlowe, the new version of the popular film noir hardboiled private detective Phillip Marlowe will be released December 2, 2022 by Open Road Films....

American Cuisine: Appalachian Foods

Food November 18, 2022

I grew up proud of my American family with Northern England and Scotland roots. The Woods migrated from England in the 1600s and settled...

Best Underrated Ski Resorts In The U.S.

Lifestyle November 15, 2022

There are very few things as wonderful as downhill skiing. I have skied often and it is one of my life’s passions. My favorite...

The Nutcracker, Holiday Performances, 2022

Bits & Pieces November 15, 2022

The Nutcracker Ballet has become an American holiday tradition. This treasured classic is a magical and spectacular show for the whole family. With Tchaikovsky’s...

Death on the Nile, 2022, Director: Kenneth Branagh. Cast: Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Branagh, Russell Brand, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders, and Letitia Wright. Based...

Classical & Jazz TV

Music November 7, 2022

Classical and jazz music is less common on network and cable TV as it us to be. Denying performing arts broadcast coverage is a...

My ‘Interview’ With Elmore Leonard

Music October 28, 2022

I was a bit anxious, sitting at the bar in Forte a very nice restaurant in Birmingham, Michigan. Elmore ‘Dutch’ Leonard had asked me...

Best Wine Movies

Bits & Pieces October 28, 2022

Wine movies provide a sensual experience in the art, tasting, growing, making, and drinking of wine. These films have spectacular scenes of vineyards and...

Halloween Classical Music – Part Two

Music October 21, 2022

Night On Bald Mountain A demon orchestrates dancing ghosts at the Witch’s Sabbath on Bald Mountain. Dramatic music by Modest Mussorgsky (18939- 1881). It was...

Halloween Classical Music – Part One

Music October 17, 2022

Spice up your Halloween party or your Trick or Treat decorations with fun and spooky classical Halloween music. The Vampire Masquerade Count Dracula’s vampire masquerade...