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Month: June 2024

Funny Friday – The comic genius of Tim Conway

Funny Friday – The comic genius of Tim Conway

https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Creator/TimConway I was a big fan of Tim Conway and remember him from Disney films like The Apple Dumpling Gang, among others. What I remember his most for, though, was as a regular on The Carol Burnett Show, where he portrayed numerous characters. It seemed that no matter which role he was cast in, from a depressed and angry vacuum cleaner salesman to a confused plumber, he was funny. He was teamed with Harvey Korman on a regular basis, and…

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What’s Up Wednesday – Welcome to Summer!

What’s Up Wednesday – Welcome to Summer!

As many of you may already know, I am a summer person. I often comment that I never complain about the heat in the summer because I reserve the right to complain about the cold in the winter. The heat gets a bit uncomfortable at times, but it never bothers me much, as I much prefer being too warm than too cold, which is why I really despise winters. Makes you wonder why I live in the frozen north, where…

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A surprisingly good cover band

A surprisingly good cover band

A few months ago, for reasons I still can’t explain, I followed a YouTube link to a band called Leonid and Friends. I have been a fan of Steely Dan for years and at the time, I was looking for a video of a favorite, called “My Old School”. At the top of the search results was a band I had never heard of before. I clicked on the link, expecting to listen for a few seconds and close the…

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Miscellaneous Monday – Four Days at Netherfield

Miscellaneous Monday – Four Days at Netherfield

I enjoy posting excerpts. It’s always interesting to offer a glimpse of what is in the pipe and hear what people are thinking. Before I publish each book, I do a rigorous editing program which allows other eyes to look at my manuscript, and ends up costing me many hours of time revising, dealing with any language not appropriate for the genre such as anachronisms, and trying to find that exact word that will say what I wish to say….

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A new excerpt from “Hidden Desires”.

A new excerpt from “Hidden Desires”.

As I’ve said on numerous occasions, I’m currently working on a complete rewrite and expansion of my early novel, “Hidden Desires”. Progress has been excruciatingly slow, mostly due to my lethargy at tackling the work. That’s not to say I’ve abandoned the project. On the contrary, I am proud of the changes and improvements I am making to every facet of this story. To that end, I have another excerpt for your perusal and enjoyment. As a bit of background,…

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Tuesday Tunes – Sonata for Two Pianos

Tuesday Tunes – Sonata for Two Pianos

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a sucker for piano music. For today’s post, I thought rather than give you one piano, I’d give you two! Mozart’s sonata for two pianos was written in 1781 when he was 25 years old. The entire work is sublime, but my favorite part is the second movement, which I will share today. Enjoy!