Author: Scott Westerman
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Here Comes the Sun
On July 7, 1969, George Harrison recorded ‘Here Comes the Sun’. It never charted as a single but still a fan favorite.
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Learning to Love Imperfection
Greatness is in the beholder’s eye. Deep dives always reveals flaws. No hero is unscathed. The challenge is to learn to love imperfection.
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Diana
For generations, girls have inspired boys to write love songs. For Paul Anka, it was a girl 5 years older who wanted nothing to do with him.
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Was Elvis slighted? Or was it a brilliant PR move?
On July 1, 1956, Elvis Presley “Hound Dog” to a basset hound. The next day he recorded one of his most iconic hits.
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Your Best Self
An encounter at the park with my granddaughter becomes a teachable moment. Always be your best self. You never know who may be watching.
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Why you should try that thing you’ve always wanted to do
Kurt Vonnegut recounts a life changing incident that taught him that chasing excellence isn’t always the goal. Experience is what truly enriches us.
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Accepting it..
The last year has taught us many lessons. Perhaps the greatest for me is acceptance. We can’t control what happens to us. But we can control how we respond.
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31 Days of Faves: The Beatles – Abbey Road – Golden Slumbers Medley
Although it was released before “Let It Be”, the Beatles “Abbey Road” LP, released in the Fall of 1969, was their final collaboration. And it shows.
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Why we celebrate Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, may we never forget the sacrifices others have made for the freedoms we too often take for granted… and model their behavior.
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31 Days of Faves: The Temptations – Ball of Confusion
The Funk Brothers didn’t know that “Ball of Confusion” would turn out to be a protest song. The Whitfield/Strong lyrics made it Motown’s first.