Author: William J. Dagendesh
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Creativity abounds in compilation albums | Life Happens
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In my March column, I discussed the re-issue of the 1973 compilation albums, The Beatles 1962-66/The Beatles 1967-70 and their place in the rock ‘n’ roll pantheon. Readers commented favorably about the compilations in that…
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2024 Tri-Lakes Guide – Work
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Tri-Lakes offers best workplaces anywhere U.S. News & World Report ranked Colorado Springs the ninth-best place to live in the U.S. for 2023-2024 with the Tri-Lakes area boasting some of the best workplaces anywhere. The Tri-Lakes area of Monument, Palmer Lake and the unincorporated area of Woodmoor comprise northern El Paso County. Black Forest and…
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2024 Tri-Lakes Guide – Eat
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Motorists seeking to get off the highway to wine and dine on fine food with a good mood have numerous restaurants awaiting them in the Tri-Lakes area. Let’s face it, food is more than just sustenance, it’s a love language that speaks to the human senses and brings people together. Where else better to do…
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Reissue of red, blue albums revisits Beatlemania | Life happens
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In the music industry, it’s common for artists to release a “Greatest hits” package containing not only their best work, but remixes, bonus tracks and/or unreleased alternate takes of songs. The British rock band, The Beatles, never produced such a compilation prior to disbanding in 1970. In January 1973, two pirated Beatles box sets appeared…
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Reissue of red, blue albums revisits Beatlemania | Life Happens
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In the music industry, it’s common for artists to release a “Greatest hits” package containing not only their best work, but remixes, bonus tracks and/or unreleased alternate takes of songs. The British rock band, The Beatles, never produced such a compilation prior to disbanding in 1970. In January 1973, two pirated Beatles box sets appeared…
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Daughter’s cookie comments leaves baker feeling crumby | Life Happens
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While baking sugar cookies for Valentine’s Day has always been an enjoyable experience, this year’s effort has left me feeling a bit – well, crumby. My experience started last weekend as I prepared for my annual baking ritual. Five minutes after rolling out the first batch of cookie dough, I spilled flour all over my…
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Daughter’s cookie comments leaves baker feeling crumby | Life Happens
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While baking sugar cookies for Valentine’s Day has always been an enjoyable experience, this year’s effort has left me feeling a bit – well, crumby. My experience started last weekend as I prepared for my annual baking ritual. Five minutes after rolling out the first batch of cookie dough, I spilled flour all over my…
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Never mix New Year’s Day with long hair | Life Happens
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Believe me when I say shoulder-length hair and New Year’s Day do not mix, and should never be allowed to. This year marks 50 years (yes, I am dating myself) since I experienced a New Year’s Day born from Murphy’s Law. No doubt you’re familiar with Murphy’s Law in that “Anything that can go wrong…
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Never mix New Year’s Day with long hair | Life Happens
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Believe me when I say shoulder-length hair and New Year’s Day do not mix, and should never be allowed to. This year marks 50 years (yes, I am dating myself) since I experienced a New Year’s Day born from Murphy’s Law. No doubt you’re familiar with Murphy’s Law in that “Anything that can go wrong…
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Pickleball craze sweeps Teller County
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The pickleball craze that is sweeping the nation continues to attract people of all ages into what some players believe is the ultimate sports addiction. The Association of Pickleball Professionals reported updated pickleball participation research that shows 48.3 million adult Americans – about 19% of the total adult population – have played pickleball at least…