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It’s Only Rock & Roll (But I Like It)

“He’s like a British jumping bean.” “He moves like a chicken … on acid.” “That man has bounced around like a flea for 2+ hours and still has the same… Read more

Athens Music Tour – Part II

Athens Music Tour – Part II

Pylon … The B-52s … Love Tractor …Widespread Panic … R.E.M. These are just a few of the famous and/or infamous bands that got their start in the sleepy, little… Read more

Athens Music Tour – Part I

Athens Music Tour – Part I

Anyone who knows me knows I’m wildly obsessed with anything that has to do with The B-52s.  So when I got a chance to visit The B’s hometown of Athens,… Read more

Top 8 Things I Love About My Dad

Top 8 Things I Love About My Dad

And now … in no particular order … are the eight things that make my dad the bestest. Period. #8 The pride he takes in his yard. My dad could… Read more

How’s Your Dad Doing?

How’s Your Dad Doing?

You know the ol’ adage, “Time flies when you’re trapped in suspended animation”? Yeah … that one. Well, that pretty much sums up my last six months since The Bevinator… Read more

My Five Year Strokeversary

My Five Year Strokeversary

1824 days ago … yours truly nearly kicked the bucket thanks to a life-altering stroke. I talk about it every year around this time because I’m reminded how quickly things… Read more

Flower Power

My mom, The Bevinator, once told me that she had a “black thumb”.  Sure, she was an amazing cook, skilled accountant and dedicated wife, but when it came to keeping… Read more

Buh-Bye, Corinthian

Corinthian Colleges abruptly shuttered their doors over the weekend. Not only did they close up shop, they did it in a big hurry and without any warning. If you’ve never… Read more

Because You Can’t Spell Asparagus Without Ass

I’m a firm believer in never saying “no” when people ask you to attempt new things. “No” limits your ability to have fun, experience an adventure and, in essence, live… Read more

Tough Old Bird

I came down with a nasty head cold on Monday that has gotten progressively worse over the last few days. I’m muddling along, but definitely feel like I’m functioning at… Read more