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May 22, 2013

Keying in on Ray Manzarek of the Doors

Another musical icon passed on Monday (cancer at the age of 74). Ray Manzarek was an innovative keyboardist and music maestro for the Doors. The face and voice of that famous rock group was Jim Morrison, but it was Manzarek's keyboard work that really set the tone. Any time I heard Manzarek interviewed I was always struck by his articulate expression of the music.

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May 20, 2013

The Roar of the Tornado

It can sound like a thousand freight trains. The roar of a tornado is alarming, and with good reason. The news from today and yesterday about the powerful tornadoes that hit Oklahoma brought back memories of attending college in the late 1970's at the University of Oklahoma. Norman is the town where OU is based and it is also the national center for severe weather studies.

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May 14, 2013

Preserving Our American Family

Who is saving the voices of America? That's a pretty wide open question. Many people enjoy the stories that various family members share. In every family there is often somebody known for being a good storyteller. See how it is being done in a grander and more professional way with the PBS television series, Our American Family.

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May 06, 2013

Shoe Stories

Running shoes tell a story. Boston Magazine was getting their May issue ready to go to the printers when this year's Boston Marathon took a decidedly downturn. But the act of terrorists can not kill the spirit of runners, Boston or good people everywhere. The staff of the magazine made the right decision to change their cover and provide a feature story. They didn't have much time to work on it, but the response via social media, email and personal contact was great and they were able to include some powerful reports from people who participated in the marathon.

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May 06, 2013

Your-Life-Your-Story - My Life Story Blog Archives, pril, 2013

An archive of previous My Life Story blog entries from April, 2013 regarding personal history, life story writing and more.

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Apr 29, 2013

In Passing - Death as Transition

I've often wondered at the analogy some use about dying, that it is like the passing of a baton. We are carrying the "baton" of this life and when we die we pass it off. I must admit I like the image of our carrying something through life, be it our gift, our personality, or our essence, that is left behind as we pass over to the next life or plane of existence.

"In passing" - it's a phrase that is with me again. Two days ago my aunt died. She was 88 and lived a good life, full of adventure, travel and a variety of experiences. She was modest and quiet, didn't like to talk about herself, but she knew a lot and loved to read books on history.

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Apr 29, 2013

In Passing - Death as Transition

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Apr 25, 2013

Richie Haven's Unique Voice

Those who saw the Woodstock Festival documentary (or were lucky enough to be there in person in 1969 for "three days of peace, love and music") were treated to an incredible opening. One man, with his guitar, percussive strumming and singing, delivered a tour de force. Folk singer Richie Havens - there simply wasn't anybody else like him in music. His riveting raspy voice, his passionate delivery and his interpretation of songs was unique.Richie Havens passed away at the age of 72 this week.

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Apr 21, 2013

Boston Be Strong and Brave

When fans gathered at Fenway Park in Boston on April 20, 2013 they came for more than a baseball game. On this particular Saturday Bostonians came to the ballpark both to seek companionship and a return to normalcy.They also came remember and honor the lives lost or dramatically changed after the bombings and violence of the past week.

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Apr 16, 2013

Bombs at Boston Marathon - A Runner's Lament

Running a marathon is very hard. The long distance running event of 26.2 miles takes a physical, mental and emotional toll on every contestant. This doesn't include the long hours andmany miles of training leading up to the event. I know from personal experience, having run my first two marathons the year I turned fifty.

The news of the tragedy that unfolded in Boston on Monday, April 15, 2013 at the most iconic of all marathons has once again rocked our world. Two bombs went off near the finish line about two hours after the first runners finished. Thousands were crowded into the area and the bombs created instant destruction and harm.As a runner this act of terrorism affects me in a way I couldn't predict.

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