Category Archives: opinion

james taylor–a legend in his own right

Posted on Friday 30 May 2008 by writemyline

As a delayed 50th birthday celebration/gift, my daughters took me out last night to see James Taylor in concert (Charlotte NC). I can’t remember just how many times I’ve seen JT in concert altogether ( as many as I could … Continue reading →

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got reform?

Posted on Saturday 9 February 2008 by writemyline

Thanks to Jim Buie and Ron M. for getting me in gear here:  Having so much faith in personal health care insurance is false security, especially when the insurance industry continues to narrow their gate of accessibility and drive up … Continue reading →

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on the turntable

Posted on Thursday 17 January 2008 by writemyline

 Long Road Out of Eden, The Eagles, released November 2007 OK. I like it. Take away a couple of the songs and I would love. Most of the  two-disc, twenty-tune release does a pretty good job of taking me back to Hotel … Continue reading →

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is everybody a little bit racist?

Posted on Wednesday 28 November 2007 by writemyline

I visit Jim Buie’s blog just about every day, but this week my return visits have bumped up a notch or two. He’s got a couple of discussions going on about racism that are quite engaging: On Being a Black … Continue reading →

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on the turntable

Posted on Thursday 22 November 2007 by writemyline

James Taylor, One Man Band , 2007 James Taylor doesn’t know it, but we’ve had a thing going for 35 + years. The very first LP I ever purchased was Sweet Baby James and ever since I haven’t been able to … Continue reading →

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music and caregiving

Posted on Wednesday 14 November 2007 by writemyline

I’m in a rush this morning, but this editorial piece by Jim Lisk is too good to pass up. It’s about 13 women in Stanly County who are musical caregivers:  Music, caregiving intertwined  & Making A Difference, Music Makers and … Continue reading →

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