Tag Archives: The Beatles

R.I.P. George Martin

Posted on March 9, 2016 by sheila

My pal Glenn Kenny has written a gorgeous tribute to revolutionary Beatles producer George Martin over at Vanity Fair.

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February 9, 1964: The Beatles’ 1st Appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show

Posted on February 9, 2016 by sheila
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Blizzard iPod Shuffle

Posted on January 27, 2016 by sheila

Our blizzard is melting, although mountains of hard ice still mark the land. But it’s so mild today that the melting snow outside sounds like it’s raining. The wind roared all Saturday, the snow pouring down in heavy horizontal waves. … Continue reading →

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For John Lennon’s Birthday

Posted on October 9, 2015 by sheila

First of all this: And then, although it is difficult to choose from all the incredible covers, this cover of “I Saw Her Standing There,” by Little Richard, recorded at Muscle Shoals in 1970, has got to be in my … Continue reading →

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Sick-Bed iPod Shuffle

Posted on August 18, 2015 by sheila

I had surgery on Saturday. My mother’s been here helping me. Hopefully my health problem is now solved. Fingers crossed, y’all, I’ve been living with this horrible situation since 2013. And I already had surgery for it in 2010. It … Continue reading →

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Dave Grohl and Paul McCartney Saw Her Standing There

Posted on May 30, 2015 by sheila

The sound quality isn’t great, but … I think I just came. Happy weekend! 1. This is my favorite Beatles song. Yes, it’s hard to choose, but this one is the clear winner for me. I made my choice at … Continue reading →

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Spring iPod Shuffle

Posted on May 10, 2015 by sheila

It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these iPod Shuffle lists. I find them fun and strangely relaxing to put together. It’s therapeutic to submit to the random-ness of the Shuffle. I’ve been on the move the last … Continue reading →

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Snowy March iPod Shuffle

Posted on March 9, 2015 by sheila

The last month has represented a Revolt of the Machines. My printer bit the dust. My computer did as well and I am currently working on a laptop with a completely wiped hard drive and I need to have it … Continue reading →

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Year in Review: Shooting My Mouth Off in 2014

Posted on December 29, 2014 by sheila

I may write some magnum opus in the next two days, you never know, but here are links to some of the things I’ve written in 2014, here and elsewhere. I have worked hard to keep my site an eclectic … Continue reading →

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December iPod Shuffle

Posted on December 13, 2014 by sheila

I’ve been very sick. Nursing myself back to health and it’s slow-going. Thursday was a three-movie day: went to Hobbit screening in the a.m., then went to Birdman matinee, and then met up with Charlie for The Passionate Thief. Went … Continue reading →

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