Category Archives: Women

Atomic “doomtowns” that once surrounded Chernobyl

Posted on May 12, 2020 by

The Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster occurred on April 26, 1986, when reactor #4 exploded. Before being brought under control weeks later, extreme levels of radiation had spread outward from the nuclear plant by both wind and rain. This inundated communities all … Continue reading →

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Thank you, METRIC for a Rock n’ Roll Masterpiece

Posted on September 13, 2018 by

Every once in a while you hear an album that completely knocks your socks off the very first time your listen to it. Today was one of those days. NPR was kind enough to provide a “First Listen” to METRIC’s … Continue reading →

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Favorite Female Lead Singers of Rock Bands

Posted on July 31, 2018 by

This can be a tough category to define, as what constitutes a rock band is a moving target. For this list, a rock band is a group of musicians who play under a group name, not an individual’s name (unless … Continue reading →

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Driving and striving to survive a broken ‘Merica

Posted on January 6, 2018 by

I will never, ever look at a recreational vehicle, van, motor home, or campground the same way again. Not since reading Jessica Bruder’s engrossing, informative, and heartbreaking new book entitled Nomadland. I have long imagined, envied, and eagerly anticipated my … Continue reading →

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Comeback music artist of the year – Land of Talk

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

With the exception of our friends in Canada and indie music fans like myself, I doubt many of you reading this post will recognize the name Land of Talk. Well, that is unfortunate, because you missed out on hearing great … Continue reading →

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“A Handmaid’s Tale” – Is fiction becoming reality?

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

Though written 32 years ago, the dystopian theocratic society described in Margaret Atwood’s striking novel bears an uncanny likeness to what is (and has been for some time) being preached and advocated by far-right political and religious zealots in our … Continue reading →

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Two triumphant and ironic films – “Brooklyn” and “Trumbo” 

Posted on December 7, 2015 by

My wife and I had the pleasure of seeing two outstanding films over the past weekend. On Friday night, we bicycled to the charming Bijou by the Bay Theater in downtown Traverse City and watched Brooklyn. This beautifully crafted and … Continue reading →

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Bringing equality in the sky – “The Powder Puff Derby of 1929”

Posted on October 3, 2015 by

This excellent book by author Gene Nora Jessen chronicles the first Women’s National Air Race. Starting in Santa Monica, California, these 19 female aviation pioneers raced to Cleveland, Ohio a mere two months before the Stock Market Crash and the … Continue reading →

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Civilian airports named for aviation pioneers

Posted on July 6, 2015 by

Below is a list of pioneer aviators from around the world for whom airports have been named as an honor to their courageous achievements.  Sadly, in some instances, the name of the pioneering aviator has been removed from the airport … Continue reading →

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“Inside Out” – Pixar’s best film yet

Posted on June 28, 2015 by

Pixar is so very good at making excellent animated movies on a wide range of topics, that it is hard to compare them equally. Wall-E and The Incredibles have long been my personal favorites. Still, Inside Out rises head and shoulders … Continue reading →

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