That’s what Mark Twain thought about golf. Of course, that hasn’t stopped the popularity of the sport – and considering it’s been around for centuries – I don’t think many people agree. Unless you’re having a “rough” time on the course! The good thing being, I suppose, that swearing on the fairway will be heard [...]
Archive for April, 2010
22 Apr
Happy “Earth” Day!
On this date in 1970 (I’m happy to say that was before I was born – but only barely), the first Earth Day was celebrated to inspire more people to take care of the planet. Although we still have a ways to go to get people involved with keeping Earth clean, it’s great that we’re [...]
15 Apr
April in Paris (Around the World)
This month we’re visiting the beautiful City of Lights! Yes, I know that Paris is not a country, but it fits in perfectly with our calendar – what other place is synonymous with April? One of my favorite standards is “April in Paris”; the classic version is that of Count Basie and his orchestra. The [...]
8 Apr
Satchmo’s Wonderful World
HAPPY JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH! To celebrate, we’re highlighting a man known affectionately as Satchmo. Even if you have never listened to jazz (which is a total loss, in my opinion), you’ve probably heard of Louis Armstrong. Although he had a huge impact on jazz, his influence on popular music is also extensive. Many people remember [...]
2 Apr
The Colorful English Language
English is without a doubt one of the most colorful languages on the planet. And by colorful I don’t mean $$%#!@!. The language is definitely beautiful – anyone reading a Robert Frost poem can tell you that – but it is quirkier than we realize. The sillier side of English is sort of like the [...]
