Author Archives: Brad

Sir George Martin, Beatles producer, dead at 90 (CNN)Sir George Martin, the music producer whose collaboration with the Beatles helped redraw the boundaries of popular music, died Tuesday, according to his management company. He was 90. Martin died “peacefully at … Continue reading →

When my voice started changing, mom decided I needed to learn the importance of social graces. Seizing the opportunity to dress me in a suit and tie, she signed me up for “Junior Cotillion.” Topics included acknowledgments of gifts, introductions, participating … Continue reading →

I have to admit, Sunday was not my favorite day growing up. While my friends were playing in the vacant lot next door I was getting dressed for church in my suit and tie. Sunday school was okay but 10 … Continue reading →