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Sunday, November 26, 2023
Sunday Drive: Meet Me Tonight in Dreamland
The beautiful 1909 song, exquisitely performed by Judy Garland in the motion picture In the Good Old Summertime (1949).
Friday, November 24, 2023
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Thanksgiving Song
By Mary Chapin Carpenter:
Here's wishing all my truckbuddies a pleasant and peaceful Thanksgiving with the ones they love.
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Labels:
Mary Chapin Carpenter,
pop music,
Thanksgiving
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Sunday Drive: Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
For some of us, the beloved 1844 hymn is as much a part of Thanksgiving as the turkey.
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Friday, November 17, 2023
Waitin' for the Weekend
¿Hablas español?
Tip: Mute the annoying commentary and just enjoy the scenery.
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Talking Turkey
M.P.'s favorite meal is Thanksgiving dinner, so turkey cookery is taken very seriously at our house. He has his own particular methods and secret ingredients, developed over many years, that I can't possibly share with you all. But as a public service, here are some tips and tricks from leading authorities to make your turkey day a success.
Butterball is, of course, the go-to source for all turkey info:
If all else fails, call or text the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line at 1-800-BUTTERBALL.
But before you cook, you must thaw that bird. Which means, start today! Here's how:
For more turkey safety tips, check out the USDA guidelines here.
And if you need in-depth, step-by-step directions on all aspects from start to finish, see the Betty Crocker website here.
Bon appetit, y'all.
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Sunday, November 12, 2023
Sunday Drive: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, Mantovani
A lovely visual sequence, with lyrics, to accompany Mantovani's exquisite rendition of the old standard - a longtime favorite of your Head Trucker's.
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Friday, November 10, 2023
Thursday, November 9, 2023
How a Microwave Oven Works
I always did wonder. This is an excellent explanatory video. But who knew there were still vacuum tubes in the world?
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Sunday, November 5, 2023
Friday, November 3, 2023
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Who Were the Proto-Indo-Europeans?
I'm sure all my truckbuddies are as concerned with this question as I am, and the first 15 minutes of this documentary tell you just about all you could want to know on that topic.
But mainly I'm posting this vid so you can admire along with me the brute on the title card, who makes scattered appearances throughout the film, beginning at the 1:25 mark. You're welcome.
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Labels:
anthropology,
hot men,
Indo-European,
What I'm Watching
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