I think everyone young and old knows The Beach Boys and their music. A dominant force in the music industry in the 1960s, they popularized the California surfing sound. When the rock sounds transitioned to more hard rock and psychedelic sounds, their record sales waned. Still, The Beach Boys beca
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06/05/2022
Yesterday started the conversation on the hot weather in Phoenix this time of year. We going to stick with that theme one more day. Because every time I hear today's song, I think that John Sebastian wrote this song with Phoenix in mind.Summer in the City, performed by The Lovin’ Spoonful zoomed
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06/04/2022
Well, it is June 2022 and in Phoenix, Arizona, where I live, when June rolls around you only need two words to describe the weather. Too Hot!Today’s band, Kool & the Gang didn’t write the song with the intention of talking about the weather when they recorded today’s song back in 1979. It was abo
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06/03/2022
As long as we are featuring former Beatle members, why not feature one of George Harrison’s last songs? This one was released in 1987 on his album Cloud Nine.Not only was it the last No. 1 hit by George but, also the last No. 1 hit from any of the ex-Beatles as a solo artist. Oddly enough it also
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06/02/2022
Welcome to June 2022 and this year's edition of the Soundtrack of a Lifetime. Each day in June since 2018, I endeavor to post a short article about a song that impacted my life. You will hear 30 songs in 30 days. Each article contains a link to an audio or video version of the song for your enjoy
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06/01/2022
Wow, I think this month Carol Williams and Kathy Streib may have opened Pandora's box. It is going to be hard to put some of these things we have learned back in the box. But I have already read some interesting posts so it was worthwhile.Here is my contribution. What was your first job and what
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05/17/2022
I don’t understand it. How could the home appraiser not see what I saw?I searched high and low for the perfect house. Showing after showing, offer after offer.Then one day I found it. The perfect place for me to lay my head. I don’t care if the paint is peeling. I can paint it to look like a quai
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04/21/2022
It seems that technology touches us in the most unexpected places. It can make our lives easier or make them so complex as to drive us crazy. Home security is one area that has evolved a lot in the last few years and one component that has become quite popular is the smart lock.With the surge in
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04/16/2022
Here in Arizona, where we do not have basements, an attic configuration is quite common. Moving to Arizona? You can expect an attic furnace. Why Is My Furnace in the Attic or Crawl Space? Though it’s not as common as traditional furnace setups, some homes feature a furnace that’s installed in eit
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04/03/2022
Every so often we have to present a new look. It has been several years since I updated my blog/ While my commitment and service haven't changed, the industry has. A business card alone won't attract clients.Starting today I am updating my social media presence, my blog and my contact information
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03/27/2022
