This picture from last week's date night kinda reminds me of that old Sesame Street song, "One of these things is not like the other".

David Soul - Don't Give Up on the Music

Here are a few random thoughts about actor David Soul and his musical career along with his big hit, "Don't Give Up on Us".

My Favorite Episode: Adam West's Batman TV Series

Here are my thoughts about my favorite episode of the classic Batman TV series that ran from 1966 to 1968 on the ABC television network. I'm also able to work in one of my favorite toys from the era in the video as well.

Memory Lane - The Hardy Boys Detective Handbook

When I was 10 years old, "The Hardy Boys Detective Handbook" was the book that allowed me to dream about being a detective someday.

That's Entertainment, short story by J D Sundstrom

Here's a mostly true story inspired by those many boring misspent summer nights of my youth.

That's Entertainment, short story by J D Sundstrom

The Real Reason Why Don Knotts Left The Andy Griffith Show

After five successful seasons portraying Deputy Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show, Don Knotts left Mayberry behind.  Here's the real reason why.

Steve Perry Fans Never Lose Hope!

There's been a lot of talk lately on YouTube about Steve Perry fans needing to give it a rest.  Here are my thoughts.

Andy James - Chester the Chubby Elf

I know we just got done with Christmas...but I found this amazing holiday song at a local thrift store.  Take a listen and I think you'll agree that Rudolph the Reindeer has nothing over Chester the Chubby Elf when it comes to saving Santa Claus!

The Fine Art of Being Alfred, short story by J D Sundstrom

One of my favorite movies is "A Christmas Story" which is based upon the memoirs of Jean Shepherd.  I'm not saying that my writer's voice is anything like Jean's.  But, I will say that I admire his voice and aspire to his level of genuine warmth.  I'll probably never get there.  However, it doesn't hurt to try.

Here's a short story I wrote a few years ago that is all about dealing with the harsh fact that you are someone's "third best friend".  I hope you like it.

The Fine Art of Being Alfred, short story by J D Sundstrom

Steve Perry's Special Valentine

Recalling a charitable act of generosity that former Journey lead singer did a few years back right before Valentine's Day to help promote awareness around Parkinson's disease.

Steve's charitable act is inpiring me to do something similar each Valentine's Day going forward.

When B.J. Thomas Worked with James Brown

Hard to believe, but there was a time early on in B.J. Thomas's career where he found himself opening up for the hardest working man in show business, James Brown.  Here's that story as well as a few more thoughts about B.J.'s career.