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In memory of my friend Charles: “The King of the Hill”

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“Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you until we meet again.”  -–Unknown

Do you remember the first time you heard that one of your best friends had passed away? No doubt it was a sad experience, to say the least.

It’s hard enough losing someone you care about as an adult, but it’s even harder when you’re too young to understand why.

This is the story of my childhood friend, Charles…  [Read more…]

Classic comedy: ‘Who’s On First’

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Bud Abbott and Lou Costello

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As I mentioned here, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were the most popular and most highly paid comedians of their era (the 1940s and early 1950s).

This hilarious due created and performed some of the most famous comedy routines in entertainment history, including a true classic that seems to never get old…

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Video biography of Jana Jae, “The girl with the magic blue fiddle”

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Most people know Jana Jae as “the girl with the magic blue fiddle” on “Hee Haw”, one of the longest running syndicated programs in television history.

As one of the most popular members of Buck Owens’ iconic band “The Buckaroos”, Jana grew quite a large fan following via her weekly Hee Haw musical performances and comedy skits.

But truth be told, there’s a lot more to the Jana Jae story than just her appearances on Hee Haw.  [Read more…]

Video: How you can change one dog’s life for the better

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Dogs tend to be happy creatures by nature, but I believe the happiest of all are shelter dogs who are lucky enough to be adopted into a loving home.

Funding and personnel shortages result in many shelter dogs ending up being euthanized instead of adopted, and that’s a real shame.

With very few exceptions, these animals are just as friendly and loving as the ones you’d find at a pet store.  [Read more…]

The Rest of the Story: The signers of the Declaration of Independence

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In their time, Paul Harvey’s short “The Rest of the Story” broadcasts were among the most popular, and most beloved programs in all the world of radio.

For decades, Mr. Harvey’s distinctive voice was welcomed into millions of homes and offices as he brought forth his latest true, but sometimes almost unbelievable stories about people and events that we all thought we were well familiar with.  [Read more…]