In memory of Eric Carmen (1949–2024)
By Steven Brodsky
… who passed away last weekend:
Eric Carmen’s passing was announced at: https://www.ericcarmen.com/.
Condolences to the family and friends of Eric Carmen.
Posted 3-15-24
Won’t be long till they’re back in vacation towns
By Steven Brodsky
… at the shore, the mountains, and elsewhere; spring begins on March 19, 2024.
What to do? “Spread the word around” and enjoy Thin Lizzy’s “The Boys Are Back In Town”!:
Posted 3-13-24
Railroading merit badge workshops are scheduled at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania
By Steven Brodsky
From a Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania press release that was issued on February 20, 2024:
The Museum is the perfect setting for your boys and girls, ages 11 to 17, involved in scouting to earn the merit badge in railroading, working with historic artifacts and model trains. This workshop features various railroad-themed activities including tours, demonstrations and a G-scale model railroad simulation. All requirements are fulfilled in a single day.
Visit Summer Camps & Scouting – Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (rrmuseumpa.org) for additional information and registration links.
Posted 2-21-24
‘Birches’
By Steven Brodsky
Warren’s wife chose to burn “birches” on a cold night for emotional and physical warmth.
It’s easy to feel empathy for her.
“Birches” was referenced here during the last heating season.
Another heating season is underway: perhaps Warren and his wife will find themselves comfortably warm.
Posted 11-18-23
‘Like a poison red berry that clings to the mind’
By Steven Brodsky
… is the memory besetting the character in this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Rz4GIohkN8&ab_channel=BobWoodruff.
Recalled the song yesterday when these poisonous red berries came into view:
The song reminds me of someone that I had a relationship with years ago, though “rarely if ever do I think about her no more.”
Posted 9-19-23
This recording makes most of us want to shout
By Steven Brodsky
… and/or sing when we hear it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPVf01jXL7M&ab_channel=TheIsleyBrothersVEVO (as people have wanted to do ever since it was released in August of 1959, 64 Augusts ago).
Posted 8-5-23
‘Through the too many miles and the too little smiles’
By Steven Brodsky
… many of us very much remember Harry Chapin.
Today is the 42nd anniversary of Harry Chapin’s passing away. An accident on the Long Island Expressway took his life on July 16, 1981.
Posted 7-16-23
Steven Brodsky hosted a radio show for 3 and a half years. The show focused on coverage of entertainment, the arts, and all manner of culture. He is widely known for his many live on air interviews with guests such as: Rodney Crowell, Charlie Louvin, Richie Havens, Eric Whitacre (composer, conductor), Solomon Burke, Janis Ian, Percy Sledge, Billy Joe Shaver, Jack LaLanne, Gene Shay, Bruce Morrow “Cousin Brucie,” Jerome “Little Anthony” Gourdine, Pat Cooper, Jett Williams (daughter of Hank Williams), Steve Forbert, Chris Smither, Lukas Nelson, Dr. Temple Grandin, Dan Fante, Harold Camping (Harold Camping was the radio broadcaster and Bible teacher who famously proclaimed that Judgment Day and the Rapture would take place on May 21, 2011. Harold Camping passed away on December 15, 2013.), Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, curators, historians, scientists, and newsmakers. He welcomes email.
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