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A Christmas Eve Poem

Posted on December 23, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Jean Pyle from Hawthorne, New Jersey was able to rewrite the classic poem “The Night Before Christmas.” She was kind enough to include me and this blog in the message, and I am proud to present it here. I hope you enjoy, “'Twas the Night Before a Blue Christmas 2009″ by Jean Pyle. Continue reading →

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CAPTION CONTEST #12 — WINNER

Posted on May 5, 2009 by | Leave a comment

We have our first two-time winner.  Jean Plye, who won with a poem caption a month ago, has done it again.  Thanks, Jean.  Very clever.   When a child claiming to be Elvis' son showed up, Elvis wrote this on the … Continue reading →

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Jumpsuits, Jewelry and Junk

Posted on April 19, 2009 by | Leave a comment

Four weeks ago, this blog discussed the upcoming auction of Elvis items presented by Gotta-Have-Rock-and-Roll. Although I didn’t express it in print, I did wonder how it would fare in these shaky financial times. The results are in, and, with the exception of Elvis’ jewelry and clothes, you could not call it a huge success. Continue reading →

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CAPTION CONTEST # 10 WINNER

Posted on March 22, 2009 by | Leave a comment

  This is a first.  Reader Jean Pyle didn't just send a caption; she sent a poem.  Congratulations and thanks, Jean.  Another Caption Contest next week.   “I'm all right, MamaI'll be all right you'll see.Driving off a bridge,Is better … Continue reading →

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ELVIS COMMENTARY MINI-NUGGETS — # 13

Posted on December 7, 2008 by | Leave a comment

  Elvis’ Opening Act in Las Vegas:  Comedian Sammy Shore was the opening act for Elvis in Las Vegas from 1969 to 1972.  Shore’s act relied on wacky physical comedy, but he was an old-school comic who kept it clean.  … Continue reading →

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ELVIS AND THE NATIONAL RECORDING REGISTRY

Posted on April 23, 2006 by | Leave a comment

Last Sunday, an Associated Press story appeared in the entertainment sections of many American newspapers.  It was titled AUDIO ARCHIVES – Library of Congress picks 50 Recordings To Save For Posterity.  There was a list of the 50 selections, which … Continue reading →

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