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Hi everyone, The cover that got her noticed, 1943 Last month, we lost one of the world's great ladies, Lauren Bacall, who is prob...

When I read the news about Robin Williams on Monday, I had two reactions: First, this must be wrong. Second, this must be about a different...

Hi everyone, I'm sad to report that Norman passed away last month, having succumbed to his mounting health problems. When he was just ...

Some people make the world such a better place that all you can do is marvel at their grace and accomplishments. Nelson Mandela was one of t...

Hi everyone, With Lou Reed's passing on Sunday, the music world lost another great one. All I could think was that the world became ...

Hi everyone, As we honor the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington today, let's remember that important day. I Have a Dre...

Hi everyone, Bad things happened this weekend that I can't wrap my head around. (I'm talking to you, Florida.) Among them, the ...

My heart has been with my hometown this week. I think Stephen Colbert put it best:   The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert ...

Dave Brubeck Quartet performs "Take Five" in London, aired on BBC's "Jazz 625," November 28, 1964 Every time I...

"Blessed are they who go around in circles, for they shall be called wheels." Ode to Old Fuzzy Face There once was a ma...

I heard the news today that R.E.M. have decided to disband after 31 years of complete coolness! It's true, I haven't bought any of...

I'm sad to report that my sister Julie's Kitty #1 (also known as Julie's #1 Kitty), Comet, passed away in late January. Co...

Sadly, B.J. (Bob, Jr.), passed away in November after his brave battle with cancer. Originally found in Cincinnati amid his worldwid...

" I'd like to be remembered as the guy who tried -- tried to be a part of his times, tried to help people communicate with one ano...