You put the lime in the coconut
If you are a person of a certain age, you remember Harry Nilsson singing You put the lime in the...
More places than Stonehenge
Summer Solstice is upon us again. This means it’s the longest day of the year. No, it’s not longer than...
There’s no tea in it
Today is a special day for us drinkers. It’s world gin day, national Rose(ay) day, and National Iced Tea Day....
Why so Bubbly Bub?
In 1966, Don Ho had an international hit with the song “Tiny Bubbles”. After playing it about 1,000 times, he,...
Memories come rushing up
Pink Floyd had a greatly overlooked album in the 1980’s: The Final Cut, (Requiem for a post war dream). Most...
Don’t say Mutha’ to yo mama
It’s the second Sunday in May. To the United States and dozens of other countries that means it’s mother’s day....
May the Fourth be Cinco
This is one of the most festive times of year. It’s the middle of Spring. Flowers are in full bloom....
It’s really about Spring
Today is Easter, the holiest day for Christians. And, we are about to do something Jesus got in trouble for:...
It’s cocktail hour again or still
Where is that clock? The one that says it’s 5 o’clock somewhere. We spend a lot of time talking about...
Let’s mull it over a bit
What a curious word. Mull as a noun can be fine particles in a suspension, or, a soft fine sheer...