December 27: “STAGGER LEE” – The Power of Unheard Narratives
THE LEGEND OF “STAGGER LEE”: Occurred December 27, 1895 In the early part of the last decade, a close friend of mine had asked me …
focusing on gratitude in less-than-gratifying times
THE LEGEND OF “STAGGER LEE”: Occurred December 27, 1895 In the early part of the last decade, a close friend of mine had asked me …
A CHRISTMAS CAROL: Published December 17, 1843 It’s early morning on Christmas. The family is asleep, the presents are wrapped and under the tree, the …
MR. MAGOO’S CHRISTMAS CAROL: Premiered December 18, 1962 Some things are simply about gratitude, not inspiration. In 1962, facing the increasing popularity of television, theatrical …
CHET BAKER: December 23, 1929 – May 13, 1988 My wife is a talented musician. If you were to ask her, she will tell you …
RICHARD HUGO: December 21, 1923 – October 22, 1982 Kurt Vonnegut once said “Enjoy the little things in life because one day you`ll look back …
SHERMAN’S MARCH TO THE SEA: Ended in Savannah, GA on December 21, 1864 “The best way out is always through.” Robert Frost The legacy of …
PAUL WINCHELL: December 21, 1922 – June 24, 2005 There are people I have admired for many years. People I wanted to be more like: …
RAGING BULL: Premiered nationwide December 19, 1980 Of all of the movies I’ve seen in my life (a lot of them), Raging Bull has been …
CHRIS FARLEY: February 15, 1964 – December 18, 1997 For a fat guy, Chris Farley could sneak up on you. When I think back to …
EMMET OTTER’S JUG BAND CHRISTMAS: Premiered December 17, 1978 When Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas premiered in 1978, I was a third-grader and obsessive Muppet …