One of the dirtiest tricks in the music business evolved when record label owners and publishers began routinely adding their names to the credit line on songs.  Most artists went al…

       The name ‘Micky Braddock’ not ringing any bells?  His father was a film star probably most widely known for his portrayal of The Count of Monte Cristo.  His mother was also ‘i…

       There are so many things to learn.  As a retired teacher, I still marvel at the volume of knowledge waiting out there to be absorbed.  As I frequently told my students, “The key t…

       Happy New Year – here is a small and slightly late Christmas present:  As of January 1, we have now regained 6 percent of our lost daylight hours.  We won’t really notice th…

       “Who is John Tristao and why do I not remember him being in CCR?” is no doubt the question that pops into one’s head when reading the above title.  Join the club, because when …

           Fifty years ago this month, Apollo 17 astronauts Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt made the last manned landing on the Moon while Command Module Pilot Ronald Evans kept vigil i…