Okee dokee folks… The other day someone mentioned that they were reaching a milestone birthday and they were dismayed that they hadn’t achieved as much as they would have liked in their life. Having reached many age milestones myself, I let them know that all you can really do is give it your best shot. […]
Okee dokee folks… The past couple of issues (and many before) I have started my columns discussing subjects that I have opinions about. Some of my views tend to rapidly stir the pot. So, I want to let you in on the not so secret reason behind my pot stirring: I do it to rile […]
Okee dokee folks… I like to “stir the pot” a bit. Okay, a lot. I posted my thoughts about something on social media that got a lot of “knickers in a twist.” It’s fun. My post was about open mics. Specifically, it was about “venue bookers” who want you to play their open mics BEFORE […]
Okee dokee folks…I have never been one to mince words when I write my columns, so why should I start this year off doing so? This OPINION is not going to be a popular one but it is mine and it’s what is on my mind today. I no longer love Providence. There, I said […]
Okee dokee folks…Since this issue deals with health I will include a link to my popular, past column about hearing protection. I often receive emails asking for the link to this column as folks become more aware of possible hearing damage from experiencing live music. I carry earplugs with me always, sometimes even an extra […]
Okee dokee folks…’Tis the season once again to NOT celebrate the holidays. I have kept up this tradition for almost 38 years now. For me, and many others, the holidays just bring on anxiety, depression, financial stresses, exhaustion, and hosts of other problems. So I quit. I don’t do anything Christmas-y at all – no […]
Okee dokee folks…I know a lot has already been said about The Beatles’ new song, “Now and Then” but I want to chime in. First of all, there will never be another band like The Beatles. They are and always will be in a league of their own. Sure, many have been compared to them […]
Okee dokee folks… I wish advertisers would go back to a more passive form of advertising. I do understand that advertisers fund the programming that we watch [and the news we read – ed.], but still. They are ruining everything with their in-your-face ad campaigns. Whenever I want to watch a video on YouTube I […]
Okee dokee folks… Today I saw lots of folks raving about and posting photos from the Queen concert over the weekend. Let me first say this, “THAT IS NOT QUEEN!!!” What they saw was a lame attempt to keep the Queen band name alive and make more money. Queen IS Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger […]
Okee dokee folks… Today I was thinking about contests. Songwriting contests to be more specific. I have a lot of Facebook friends from all over the world and a good deal of them are songwriters. Occasionally one of them will announce that they have won a prize in a song contest and will post a […]