Michael Casher, indie author, scourge of booksellers everywhere.
Striking fear in the hearts of literary agents and traditional publishers worldwide.
Monday, February 01, 2010
Monday, January 04, 2010
"The Andy Griffith Show" in 50 Words
A popular 1960's sitcom, and the best TV show ever made, about a competent but know-it-all southern sheriff who was stubborn and resistant to change, an incompetent know-it-all deputy, a town filled with stupid gossips, a cute but troublesome freckle-faced boy and the touchy, defensive aunt who helped raise him.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Why Rock Once Ruled
Although I'm a 58-year-old, over-the-hill recluse whose favorite music is jazz and big band (most of it before my time) and some classical, I'm still aware of how and why Rock music once ruled the airwaves in the 1960s and 70s.
It wasn't simply because Rock (or, Rock and Roll, if you will) was the banner music of Baby Boomers, the biggest generation in Earth's history, and that this was a generation in rebellion because of all the lies and deceit and corruption they had been born into. That was merely the catalyst. Rock music was a secret recipe for feeding the strongest human emotions of impressionable and vulnerable youths with more emotion. Rock was an addictive pablum for the uncontrolled and seemingly uncontrollable thoughts, actions and hormones of a new generation of people whose courtship with life had scarcely begun.
The formula for Rock music was to take two parts "anger", one part "personal discovery", add a dollop of "revelation about life" and a generous helping of "sex". Blend together with a driving beat, adding addictive guitar runs and tantalizing licks as you go. Sweet and sour vocals, spicy flute and exotic keyboards are optional. Bake uncovered at 98.6 degrees for about 20 years. Sprinkle with your favorite herb and serve immediately.
It wasn't simply because Rock (or, Rock and Roll, if you will) was the banner music of Baby Boomers, the biggest generation in Earth's history, and that this was a generation in rebellion because of all the lies and deceit and corruption they had been born into. That was merely the catalyst. Rock music was a secret recipe for feeding the strongest human emotions of impressionable and vulnerable youths with more emotion. Rock was an addictive pablum for the uncontrolled and seemingly uncontrollable thoughts, actions and hormones of a new generation of people whose courtship with life had scarcely begun.
The formula for Rock music was to take two parts "anger", one part "personal discovery", add a dollop of "revelation about life" and a generous helping of "sex". Blend together with a driving beat, adding addictive guitar runs and tantalizing licks as you go. Sweet and sour vocals, spicy flute and exotic keyboards are optional. Bake uncovered at 98.6 degrees for about 20 years. Sprinkle with your favorite herb and serve immediately.
A Baker's Dozen*
Song Title - Artist (Release Date)
Song Title - Artist (Release Date)
_1. Satisfaction - Rolling Stones (1965)
_2. Under My Thumb - Rolling Stones (1966)
_3. Somebody to Love - Jefferson Airplane (1967)
_4. All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix (1968)
_5. Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf (1968)
_6. Layla - Derek and the Dominos [Eric Clapton] (1970)
_7. Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin (1970)
_8. Locomotive Breath – Jethro Tull (1971)
_9. Rock and Roll – Led Zeppelin (1971)
10. Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who (1971)
11. Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) – The Hollies (1972)
12. Barracuda – Heart (1977)
13. Heartbreaker - Pat Benatar (1979)
_2. Under My Thumb - Rolling Stones (1966)
_3. Somebody to Love - Jefferson Airplane (1967)
_4. All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix (1968)
_5. Born to Be Wild – Steppenwolf (1968)
_6. Layla - Derek and the Dominos [Eric Clapton] (1970)
_7. Whole Lotta Love - Led Zeppelin (1970)
_8. Locomotive Breath – Jethro Tull (1971)
_9. Rock and Roll – Led Zeppelin (1971)
10. Won't Get Fooled Again - The Who (1971)
11. Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) – The Hollies (1972)
12. Barracuda – Heart (1977)
13. Heartbreaker - Pat Benatar (1979)
*These music links were chosen for audio quality, not video quality. Video images may not reflect the release date of these songs. Headphones are recommended. I apologize beforehand for links that have changed. YouTube video links are not carved in stone. I'll monitor these links as best I can. It is also recommended that you ignore the comments posted by YouTube viewers. Many of these comments are unnecessarily crude and improper for a public forum.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
100 Words About "Police Action"
A "police action" was another American name for a war that Congress hadn't officially declared, although the funding was certainly there. Examples from around the globe where 20th Century American "police actions" took place were Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, Nicaragua, Bosnia and Somalia.
When accused of waging war by the world press, the Pentagon would often use the word "police action". When accused of a "police action", the Pentagon would then use the term "military advisers", knowing full well that no one would jump on a General's back or even a President's back for offering another country a little "free advice".
When accused of waging war by the world press, the Pentagon would often use the word "police action". When accused of a "police action", the Pentagon would then use the term "military advisers", knowing full well that no one would jump on a General's back or even a President's back for offering another country a little "free advice".
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