Category Archives: Music and Media

Throwback Thursday – Earth, Wind & Fire – September #TBT

A little groove for the beginning of the month from one of the great groups in American music history. Enjoy y’all!

All Blood Should Be Tested For Zika

I work for a blood bank and this is a serious issue impacting public health and access to transfusions. Testing for Zika is a safety precaution and will keep the public safer. 

Trowback Thursday – The Power Station – Communication #TBT

This is a super group featuring Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor and John Taylor with the late Tony Thompson and late Robert Palmer on lead vocals. “Communication” is one of my favorites from this record.

Communication changes in the technology we use, however we should always try to focus on the message and being clear and concise. It’s a say what you mean and mean what you say sort of thing. The conversations in your head need to sometime be open to those who need to hear what you are saying.

Music Monday – Phil Madeira – The Ghost of Johnny Cash

I heard Phil Madeira at the Episcopal Churchmen of Tennessee conference this past weekend. Madeira has worked with a lot of great musicians in the Nashville Area. He is a fellow Episcopalian too which make this even cooler. He has a edgy, classic sound that speaks to the soul. Check him out.

Daily Prompt: Carry

Carry on my wayward son,
For there’ll be peace when you are done
Lay your weary head to rest
Now don’t you cry no more….Kansas

We have to carry on in all parts of life as we all struggle with one thing or another. As we conclude that struggle we hopefully will find peace where our hearts as well as our heads will find rest. Let’s hope we won’t cry in the process. Carry on good people, carry on!

via Daily Prompt: Carry

Tunes Tuesday – Boston – Peace Of Mind

I saw this band in 2014 at Chattanooga’s Riverbend Festival. This song speaks to people wanting a peace of mind in the rat race that is life. Boston is a very talented group with a rich history of hits.