Tag: The Beatles

Re: Guns and Gun Accidents, Johnny Cash Sings “I Hung My Head”

Johnny Cash, in his later years, made some truly wonderful albums, tastefully aided by producer wunderkind Rick Rubin. My fave is American IV: The Man Comes Around, in which you can delight in hearing Cash sing, for instance, First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (could there be a voice more […]

Today’s Rorschach Test: The Federal Government’s Money-In and Money-Out Numbs

And here’s to you, you billions and trillions of dollars that is the federal government’s Money-In and Money-Out. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you. Do you know what those numbers look like? Most people do not. *  *  * One of the most long-lived financial sites aimed at […]

It was 25 Years Ago Today

I was 11 when Sgt. Peppers came out. I had mumps. I also had my first good stereo (a passion which continues to this day). I listened to the album many, many times. I have vivid recollections. These days I listen to Sgt. Peppers only very rarely (partially because many […]