Political and Musical : Two Things Learned!

As I write and read about political and musical matters I am always learning something new. Here are two things I just learned about at 72!

What counting slaves as 3/5 of a person in the Constitution really meant!

The first political thing I learned came via the book Tyranny of the Minority by Steven Livitsky and Daniel Ziblatt.. I just finished the book.a few days ago. It’s really a terrific read. It’s a book anyone who’s concerned about the future of our country should read. I’ll write more about it later, Read More

The 1960s Folk Revival and Me……..

I was born in 1951 right smack dab in the middle of the American Folk Revival. This revival started in the 1940s and ran through the 1960s. It brought rural white and African-African American musicians to audiences everywhere. White artists include: Pete Seeger, Doc Watson, Jean Redpath. While African American artist included Leadbelly, as well as Mississppi John Hurt, Odetta, Elizabeth Cotton and Josh White. I wasn’t around for the 1940s and not listening too much music in the 50s. Read More

Posts in 2023 Why There Were None

I  written any posts or updated this site in about two years, so in the words of Jerry Jeff Walker, let’s see if we can get back into the swing of things, like we know what we’re doing!” The first thing that I should do is give an update on why there were no posts in 2023. Read More

Those Empty Eyes – Charlie Donlea and Thoughts About Authors

So I know us avid readers all have favorite authors. Those authors who you go right out and find and read their latest novel as soon as it is released, For me those authors include; James Lee Burke, C.J.Box  and Karin Slaughter. You can see a complete list on this post – . You also have a set of authors whose books you really, really like but you may not get around to reading their books until after you’ve finished the new books from that top list.  I myself have many authors that fall into that group. One of those authors is Charlie Donlea. Read More

Marcie Rendon – Girl Gone Missing After a Quick Catching Up


Let’s Catch Up……..

Ok so here we go again, you don’t know it but I have made several attempts to get back to writing this blog. All of them are still in the draft stages!

A myriad of reasons have colluded to keep me from posting. First, I’ve had  an eye problem that has resulted in visits to several doctors. A visit to an ophthalmologist which led to a visit to a retina specialist. From there I went back to a cardiologist, as well as, my family doctor for various tests. None of the testing has revealed a cause for the problem. I do know now though  that my heart is good with no blockages anywhere.  The next step is a visit to a neuro-ophthalmologist. Read More

Coco Montoya at his Best on Writing on the Wall

It always amazes me that at one point in John Mayall’s storied career, both Walter Trout and Coco Montoya were Bluesbreakers ! (Watch Them  Here) Throughout the years, I listened to more music from Walter than Coco. However, Coco is closing the gap based on his last three  albums. And while I admit to not having heard all of Coco’s albums, his recent release  Writing on the Wall may be my favorite. Read More