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American Idol Behind the Scenes
This link takes American Idol fans to a “Share Widget” One can copy this widget to your favorite web site. Enjoy
16Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
Everything American Idol – 2010
Hyperlink to a vast array of information about American Idol. We offer this service merely as a convenience to web surfers. Enjoy.
16Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
Redneck Ingenuity – or Schizophrenic Engineering?
I know rednecks. I should. I am one generation removed from hillbillies. Around these parts people who are one generation removed must go through the redneck phase – and sometimes that phase lasts a couple of generations. I am known as a half-breed because I obtained a formal university education. Even my redneck friends will [...]
5Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Something is Terribly Wrong in Youth Football
He was ‘jacked up’, got his bell rung, he was clocked. He took it like a man. This is real man sport. Only a real man could take a hit like that. Have you ever heard any of those sort of comments regarding football? Have you ever used those terms yourself. I have. And I [...]
2Feb2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
The Redneck, The Italian, and The German
A redneck an Italian and a German were captured by the French. All convicted – they were sentenced to death by the guillotine.
The Italian was led to the platform and given one last opportunity say his last words. He said, “Long live Italy.”
The French put his head on the block and let the blade fall. [...]
Dancing with the Stars Tribute to Patrick Swayze
This is a nice tribute to a great dance. Dancing With The Stars put this tribute together – it is well done. This aired on the evening program of September 23, 2009.
Patrick may not have won an Oscar – but he certainly impacted the world of movies, music, and dance. Others have tried to [...]
Letterman on Bush, McCain, Palin, and Clinton
David Letterman is taking over late night television. With this monologue, it is easy to see why. His writers are superb, and Letterman knows how to tell a joke. Is this merely a case of art reflecting reality – or are these just jokes?
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28Aug2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
Marketing War to Children
At a Fourth of July carnival last weekend, I was pushing our double stroller and sweating to the tinny sound of bad music while my children begged their grandparents for tickets to ride the Ferris Wheel. I was looking around and considering the impact that these events have on my children, since I remember being naively fond of them when I was young. It was almost as though things came into focus all of a sudden when I realized that about half of the games and vendors and rides had guns.
9Jul2009 | bryan | 0 comments | Continued
Michael Jackson, Legendary Hero or Villian
Michael Jackson is dead at age 50. Already the hype has taken over the airways. Even in death Jackson continues to shock the sensibilities of the entire populace, fans and foes. Farrah Faucett died today at age 62 – no offense intended but Farrah has been bumped off the news cycle. Michael Jackson was as [...]
25Jun2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Polite Manners With Name Prefixes
How do you address others? How are we supposed to address others? The internet serves to mix cultures and polite manners. My internet friend in San Francisco calls me Mr. Tone. I call her Ann – thinking by so doing I would subtly give her permission to call me Ohg. She figured me out and [...]
12Jun2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Memories – Streisand, Paige, and Boyle
‘Memories,’ one of those great songs that demands great artistry. Recognized artists like Barbara Streisand and Elaine Page do justice to this song – but how about Susan Boyle. Page is the artist Susan Boyle claimed as her goal in artistic performance. Which rendition do you prefer.
For my money – no one beats Streisand [...]
Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan – an Unusual Duo
We have images of people. We have images of singers. We have images of music genre. Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan are two images that contrast in my mind. The curiosity of a County Star singing with an anti-war legend struck me as worthy of comment.
After some reflection – the only approach that seemed appropriate [...]
Three Dog Night Youtube videos
When I was a young man – long, long, ago – when I was interested in pop culture – long, long, ago – before I realized man had been around for a long time – there was Three Dog Night. Today is a day for music reflection – and we shall begin with these favorites:
Eli’s [...]
Dancing With The Stars – 2010 Season Recommendations
thefiresidepost.com is officially one site that can make recommendations on major entertainment and political personnel. Here is our recommendation for the 2010 Dancing with the Stars roster.
Dancing With The Stars is an entertaining program. People from other professions – generally known at least in pop culture if not for professional achievement, are asked to perform [...]
Finding a Voice With Music
Dad,
I am one of those lovers of music that has no musical background. I wasn’t in band in high school; I never sang in a choir, I never even managed a successful stretch of lessons that allowed me to learn an instrument. I toyed with the idea of learning the violin, but I am afraid [...]
Paper Roses – Marie Osmond, Loretta Lynn, Anita Bryant
Here is a wonderful song sung by three very popular singers. You can judge for yourself which is best.
I have a favorite and am curious about reader’s (listener’s) choices:
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20Apr2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
Kevin Spacey Impersonations
Every now and then a real talent comes along. Kevin Spacey is one such talent. Check out this video where Spacey spontaneously impersonates Jimmy Stewart, Johnny Carson, Katherine Hepburn, Clint Eastwood and several others…
This guy has phenomenal powers of observation – and is able to translate his observations into superb acting. But Spacey is not [...]
12Apr2009 | Ohg Rea Tone | 0 comments | Continued
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Why don't they do an All Star season with all the past winners. 
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White is 'almost' the best because one cannot be the best until the sport is more than four Olympics old. 
Interesting post.
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Think you have Patrick Henry confused with Nathan Hale.
Thank You Joe - you are correct. The post has been ...