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‘The Divine’ Sarah Vaughan

I have been a devoted fan of Sarah Vaughan since my teen years. I saw her live and have many of her albums. Her...

Film Noir Style, 1940s and ‘50s

I grew up watching film noir movies at the theater and on TV. I love the retro vibe, the fashion and décor, the jazz...

Favorite Nancy Wilson

Like many men in America, I grew up carrying a torch for the sensuous voice of jazz and blues singer Nancy Wilson (1937-2018). Ranked...

Maestro 2023 Movie Release

Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg are co-producers of a movie based on the life of Leonard Bernstein played by Bradley Cooper, who also directed...

The Nightingale – 2023 movie release

Sister actresses Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning have teamed up to star in a spy thriller movie expected to be released in 2023. The...

Hiking and Backpacking Movies

There is something fulfilling, exhilarating, and addictive about the physical and mental challenge of hiking and backpacking in natural wilderness forests and mountains. Nothing...

A Talk With Artist Sydney Perkins

We met for our talk in her hometown of Madison Heights, Michigan in March 2023. Sydney has been painting since she was very young....

Dance: The Dying Swan

The first time I saw The Dying Swan performed I was mesmerized, it was breathtaking, powerful yet delicate. It evoked an uplifting emotion of...

Great Broadway Romantic Songs – Part One

EDITOR'S NOTE: This is part one of a series. Part two can be found HERE. Everyone loves the great romantic show-stopper songs from Broadway and...

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