One Was Romantic and Intellectual, the Other Folksy
One Was Romantic and Intellectual, the Other Folksy One Was Romantic and Intellectual, the Other Folksy. And both these singing ladies seemed to rule the TV screen of Television Zambia…
Farewell Vulcan, You Were Unique
This is a reprint of my article, “Farewell Vulcan,” I had written back in 2015 when the Vulcan made its final flight. It was targeted to a younger audience who…
A Home Invasion and the Resulting Fallout (2 of 2)
And so, we continue with “A Home Invasion and the Resulting Fallout (2 of 2). Taking stock of the situation, the reality of what had happened set in. Traumatic stuff.…
A Home Invasion and The Resulting Fallout (1 of 2)
On October 15th 1995, at about 9:30 PM, that I heard a “snap” from the kitchen. I was in the living room, talking to my dad having his dinner at…
The Shankar I Actually Understood
The Shankar I acually understood. Kipling said, “… East is East, West is West, and never the twain shall meet …” But, there is an Indian composer who believed otherwise.…
The Fascinating Saga of “Supermarionation”
The Fascinating Saga of “Supermarionation” Happy belated Birthday Gerry Anderson. You left us almost eight years ago. But we haven’t forgotten you. To us, your countless fans, your name brings…
A Look At The Original Mixed Tape
A Look at The Original Mixed Tape Let’s have a look at the original “mixed tape.” Although they were never called this at the time, the Philips Demonstration Music Cassette…
The Unique “Kuomboka” Ceremony of Zambia
The Unique “Kuomboka” Ceremony of Zambia Every late Summer around March or April, an important ceremony takes place in the Western Province of Zambia. It is known as the “Kuomboka”…
Portable Tire Inflator – You’d be Good to Get One
Portable Tire Inflator – Good To Get One If you don’t already have a portable Tire Inflator, I think you’d be good to get one. They’re worth their weight in…
The Miracle of Nature – Spring 2017
The Miracle of Nature – Spring 2017 I’m republishing this event that I was fortunate enough to experience in Spring 2017. When it occurred does not take away from how…
