Category Archives: Music

Elvis Presley Quote on Values

Posted on June 16, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Earlier today I was taking an online course titled, “Decision Making and Problem Solving” that is offered by my employer. It has the usual points this type of course would contain, but also includes points that we, as emergency managers … Continue reading →

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Songs of Summer

Posted on June 21, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today is June 21, 2018; the official first day of Summer 2018 (even though we hit 100 summer-like degrees already here in Austin, Texas back on June 2nd). And Summer, aside from beaches, road trips, and summer-themed drinks, is made … Continue reading →

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Music of My Life – China Grove

Posted on March 31, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

On the same Saturday a couple of weeks ago that I visited The Alamo and the River Walk in San Antonio, I also took the opportunity to visit a place that has been on my “bucket list” since 1973 when … Continue reading →

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Music CDs No More?

Posted on February 7, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Best Buy announced recently that they would stop selling music CDs in all of its stores by July of this year, while Target is considering moving to a consignment only deal for any music CDs it sells. The news has … Continue reading →

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“I Want To Hold Your Hand”

Posted on February 1, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Fifty-four years ago today The Beatles had their first number one hit in the United States with “I Want To Hold Your Hand” and the British Invasion was underway. I was 8 ½ years old at the time and since … Continue reading →

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“Rowdy” Roddy Piper “Hold On Tight” Music Video

Posted on August 7, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

On last Monday night’s WWE RAW show and Thursday night’s WWE Smackdown show, they played this song with a video montage tribute of clips from the career of the late “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. It fit perfectly with his pro wrestling … Continue reading →

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Welcome Summer Solstice – In The Summertime

Posted on June 21, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Happy Summer Solstice. Here’s Mungo Jerry and their only hit song in the U.S. from 1970, In The Summertime.

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“Easy Lover”

Posted on March 24, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’s difficult to believe it has been 30 years since “Easy Lover” was released. That’s half my lifetime ago! But it’s still one of the songs on my “Favorites” playlist to this day. Back when it was first released I … Continue reading →

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Cold, Celtic Thunder, Fantastic Four & Jogging

Posted on January 31, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I’m finally beginning to feel human again, after a week of whatever this cold/flu illness was that I had. I’ve still got a bit of cough and congestion and I’m still feeling very tired, but at least I don’t have … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Elvis Presley

Posted on January 8, 2015 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today would have been the 80th birthday of Elvis Aaron Presley, had he not passed away on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42. My mother was a huge fan of everything Elvis, so from an early age I … Continue reading →

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