I sincerely apologize.
I am working full time and finishing college part time, not to mention various doctor's appointments, prior commitments, and helping a loved one quit smoking for good. I really miss doing this but as the classic Outsiders 60's song goes..."Time Won't Let Me".
So, to eliminate this file that's been building in my brain, here is where I am going to pick up this fun-filled blog.
I have two book of the month selections.....
I SLEPT WITH JOEY RAMONE is a touching, heartfelt story by Joey's younger brother Mickey Leigh. It pulls no punches on the life and death of this brilliant but tortured punk rock pioneer. Joey was adored by millions and responsible for a brave new style of music but as far as living with him every day was concerned, he was a prisoner of obsessive compulsive disorder, fits of rage and flashes of love and loyalty to family and friends. The book also serves as an up-close account of the beginning of the punk rock revolution by the greatest American rock and roll band of the last 35 years.
WE'LL BE HERE THE REST OF OUR LIVES by Paul Shaffer is a funny and fast collection of anecdotes and observations from a guy who has worked with literally everyone in showbiz. Paul has an almost Gump-like story involving entertainment icons as diverse as Sinatra, Belushi, Phil Spector and, obviously David Letterman, among a hundred others. His love and passion for music and performing is well-told and even infectious upon reading. I highly recommend this to anyone who has had their lives changed by a song or a singer and dreamed of getting to tell that person what they mean to you. You get to live vicariously through his story. It's a gas and a giggle, babe.....
Thanks for caring enough to read my page again. Please stay tuned for more....
