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Wednesday, September 17, 2003

One-eyed, one-horned, flying purple people eater

The man who wrote that song has passed away. Although he'd been in radio as a DJ or something similar, he will forever be remembered for that song about the flying purple people-eater. (Man, that brings back memories of that "flying purple people-eater" coat I had years ago.) Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, September 14, 2003

Jack Tripper

Many of us baby boomers remember John Ritter from his role as Jack Tripper in Three's Company; what we don't often hear about him was that he comes from a solid show-business family, his father being Tex Ritter, the late country singer. John Ritter, the son, died of what I believe to be a dissecting... Sign in to see full entry.

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Johnny Cash

As many of you know, Johnny Cash died earlier this week. I understand that he had been ill for some time and that he also had cancer, but I cannot verify exactly what caused his passing. Frankly, however, I have my hunch. He missed his wife June Carter Cash so terribly that he had to go home to be... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, September 5, 2003

Charles Bronson

It took me a while to get this post together because I simply did not feel like I could write about Charles Bronson adequately until now. Up until World War II, he was a coal miner - a working man who understood that he had to add value through the sweat of his brow to his environment. When he came... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 18, 2003

Belding Scribner

It is perfectly acceptable - even encouraged - for readers to wonder just what on Earth I'm talking about, or, more accurately, who I'm talking about. Belding Scribner was a Washington State nephrologist (kidney specialist in plain English) who was practicing medicine at a time when dialysis was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 11, 2003

Gregory Hines

Gregory Hines died over the weekend of cancer, at age 57. He was said to be more influential than you might think given his fame. His major claim to fame, in my opinion, was that he was a talented dancer who happened to act. I remember him best in Mel Brooks' History of the World, Part 1, a role... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 1, 2003

Sam Phillips

There are probably a number of BN readers who are wondering just who Sam Phillps is. If you're not a fan of rock or the popular music of the last fifty years or so, that's understandable. Phillips was affiliated with Sun Records, and is widely credited with discovering Elvis Presley. (The truth is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 31, 2003

Kate Hepburn

I'll admit that this is very late - she died over a month ago as of this writing - but this is the best place for this particular tribute. Katharine Hepburn was 96 years old at the time of her death. She was best known, of course, for her acting, but also became famous for her long-term relationship... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 28, 2003

Thanks for the memories

Bob hope passed away late last night, at the age of 100. Pneumonia caused his death. He was best known for his comedy, but arguably best loved for his USO shows. Mr. Hope, wherever you are, our boys miss you already. Thanks indeed for the memories you gave them, and us all. Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 27, 2003

It's a beautiful day in a new kind of neighborhood

Who doesn't remember Fred Rogers, if you're American? A gentle, kindly soul, he would come into the homes of millions of Americans every day to the tune of "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood," change into comfortable loafers and a cardigan, and proceed to take older toddlers and preschoolers... Sign in to see full entry.

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Originally published on Epinions.com, this is my tribute to Fr. Mychal Judge of the Fire Department of New York. I have since added tributes to others who have gone on before.

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