World Ocean Day: Poetry to Celebrate

Today was World Ocean Day. As a fisherman, beach lover, traveler, it is no secret how much I love the ocean.

Here is a poem I wrote a couple of years ago about the ocean, I hope you enjoy.

Here is the Atlantic Ocean...

Here is a tanka about the sea I wrote about a year ago about the sea and a sailor. There are characters of real and characters of folklore in the sea. This one is about The Siren.

This poem tells of the oceans rejuvenating power. Here is another tanka about how mankind falls short in caring for the ocean.

Remember the oceans and come back soon!

D-Day 70th Anniversary

D-Day was a day full of heroes, a day full of sacrifice, a day filled with casualties, a day full of injuries, and for those reason the day should be remembered.

Victory had a great cost. Not every victor won. The costs of war should be on the mind of every leader.

Remembering Ronald Reagan

Ten years ago Ronald Reagan passed away. Can you blog about about a politician without discussing politicians?

I think Nancy Reagan's visits to her husband speaks volumes about the way she felt about Ronald Reagan.
The assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan is a moment that will stick in my mind.

He was an actor..

He was a Governor...

He was a President..

He was President for two terms. He lived a long life and was loved by family.

R.I.P Don Zimmer

The title of Don Zimmer's book Zim: A Baseball Life is a great way to sum up Don Zimmer's life. 66 of his 83 years of life were spent in professional baseball. Playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds and Washington Senators.

Don Zimmer managed the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, and the Chicago Cubs. He coached the Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies, and Tampa Bay Rays.

He was old school and I don't think I will ever forget this game...

Here is a tribute to him..

He was involved with a lot of history of the game, he was knowledgeable of the game, and was a link in the games history. He will be missed may he rest in peace.

Celebrating Curtis Mayfield on his Birthday

Today Curtis Mayfield would have turned 72 except he passed away in 1999. It was Jeff Beck and Rod Stewart's version of "People Get Ready" that turned me on to Curtis Mayfield. Though Bob Marley would have gotten me to the same reference play adding parts of the song on "One Love." If not someone else on the long list of musicians he influenced would have turned me on to his music. A list that includes Hendrix, Clapton, Kravitz, and John Mayer. In Mayer's case just listen to "Waiting on the World to Change."

Here is Curtis Mayfield's take on "People Get Ready"

Here he is with The Impressions performing "It's Alright"

He was "Superfly"..

Let's all "Keep on, Keeping On"..

Remembering a great musician, an influencer, and the legacy that is Curtis Mayfield.

Remembering Koko Taylor

Some called Koko Taylor the Queen of the Blues she passed away on June 3, 2009. Five years later sounds like a fine time to play tribute.

She was a woman! Here she performs "I'm A Woman"

Here is her take on the classic "I'd Rather Go Blind"

If she is the Queen she needs a King, here BB King and Koko Taylor perform "Something You Got"

A little Monday Blues bridging into Tuesday. She was talented, and a blues great!

Goodbye Alice! R.I.P Ann B. Davis

A classic Brady Bunch clip to start out my blog post about the sad news of the passing of Ann B. Davis. Ms. Davis played the maid Alice on the show. She passed away this weekend due to a fall she was 88.

Here she talks about her famous role...

Here is a report of her passing..

Thanks for the memories Ann B. Davis may you rest in peace.