A Tribute to My First Crush – Olivia Newton-John

Note: this is a repost of my blog from September 29, 2018, titled: Returning to the Scene of My (One and Only) Crime I think at this point the statute of limitations has expired. So it’s time to come clean. When I was about 18 years old a friend and I went to Zern’s Farmers … Continue reading A Tribute to My First Crush – Olivia Newton-John

This Blog Post Will Reduce Your Aches and Pains

from a recent Study Finds: According to researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, feeling nostalgic helps people overcome low levels of pain by reducing brain activity. Their study reveals that yearning for a “simpler time” reduces brain activity and could help people overcome low levels of pain like headaches. “As a predominantly positive emotion, nostalgia serves … Continue reading This Blog Post Will Reduce Your Aches and Pains

Music Monday: This Used to Be Music to My Ears

As the snow started coming down last night, I kept waiting to see if my classes would be canceled for today. I kept checking the news sites that listed school closings, but no sign of Villanova among the dozens of schools listed. My wife found out that her school was closed mid-evening, but I went … Continue reading Music Monday: This Used to Be Music to My Ears

This Is What We Need Reruns Of…

Growing up as a teenager in the early to mid-70s, one of my favorite times of the week was Saturday afternoon. That was when ABC aired the finals of that week's PBA (Professional Bowlers Association) tour, followed by the iconic Wide World of Sports. It was three hours of pure joy. I was into bowling … Continue reading This Is What We Need Reruns Of…