Category: The Daily
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Debbie Harry from Blondie – 1999
This version of radio station Q101’s Jamboree had a lot of younger acts. It was wondered by a few if Blondie was thrown on the bill to have the parents know one of the bands. No matter what, though, the youngins saw she could rock with the best of them. (Image from Q101 Jamboree 1999,…
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Nature’s Alley
The path through the trees creates an alley through nature. I highly suggest you walk a path like this whenever you find one! (Image from: Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois – 2019)
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Stand Out In a Crowd
I had an old bottle full of pennies. I poured out all of the coins, and low and behold, there, sitting on the top of the pile was a lonely dime.
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Mr. Loaf – In Concert 1994
Many, many, many years ago I saw Meat Loaf in a bar called Biddy Mulligans in Evanston, Illinois. It was so small I think he sweat on me. This was before Bat Out of Hell 2 came out. Then “I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)” hit, and it was eventually…
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Welcome to the Jungle
At a tropical garden in Florida, the path appears to lead into the jungle instead of just a garden area.
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Summer Fun – Jimmy Buffett 1998
For a reminder of summer fun, today we reminisce with some Jimmy Buffett. Full-blown summer fun will return, probably next year, but we all have to do our part. (Image from: Jimmy Buffett in concert, June 25, 1998The New World Music Theatre, Tinley Park, IL)
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Soaring Home
As the sun sets over the bay off Long Beach Island, New Jersey, a lone gull is soaring. Maybe it’s on its way home, or just just looking for a late night snack. I like the idea that it’s heading home. (Image from: Beach Haven/Long Beach Island, New JerseyAugust 14, 2010)
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Should I Jump in the Green Water?
Sure, the pond has a lovely shade of green, but this mallard will undoubtedly jump in the water and take a swim eventually.
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Hibiscus in Purple
It’s summer in the Chicago area, and the hibiscus plants are in full bloom. Enjoy them while they last!
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Reba McEntire – In Concert 1994
Reba McEntire is a preeminent performer, and while her looks may change throughout the years, she always has been about style. (Image from August 27, 1994Poplar Creek Music Theater, Hoffman Estates, IL)