MEMORIAL DAY THIS MONDAY!!

Memorial Day is this Monday.  Many of us will visit cemeteries to remember loved ones and friends.  As we do that, let's not forget that Memorial Day is actually set aside to honor those men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.  Have a great holiday weekend but don't forget Memorial Day!  (click here for the history of Memorial Day)

THE MONKEES ON TOUR - PETER TORK ENJOYS THE RIDE!

Peter Tork says the current Monkees tour is lots of fun and he enjoys performing before different generations.  Click here for the Peter's description of the band's tribute to the late Davy Jones at each concert (with the song Daydream Believer)

NEW MOVIES THIS WEEKEND!!

The popularity of movies based on comic book heroes continues and Hollywood will try again with the new "X-Men: Days of Future Past."  Jennifer Lawrence and Michael Fassbender star.  Rated PG13.

Romance is in the air (and on the screen) with the new chick flick, "Blended" starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler (the third time for the duo together in a movie)  Rated PG-13.

Click here for plot details on these and other new movies.

AND NOW, ON STAGE, HERE IS GREAT- GRANDFATHER MICK JAGGAR!!

It's sort of official, Mick Jagger is a great-grandfather.  (but they won't be introducing him as in the above headline)  The unnamed little girl is the daughter of his granddaughter Assisi Jackson whose grandmother is Jade Jagger, the daughter of Mick and Bianca Jagger. (remember her, Mick's first wife)  How can this be, you ask.  Well, Mick will turn 71 this summer, and yes, he will be touring with the Rolling Stones this year. Wow, who would have thought it possible. (a great-grandfather or still rocking or both)  Here is the story...

THE JOKER RETURNS (FOR THE STEVE MILLER BAND!)

Fans of the Steve Miller Bands classic album,"The Joker," (featuring his first big hit) get an extra treat as "The Joker Live" is now available.  Steve Miller selected the live recordings of the album cuts and feels it's a great way to mark the album's 40th anniversary.  Find out more here...

LOVE 'EM OR LEAVE 'EM

Credit Cards can be a blessing or a curse depending on which side of the debt cycle you're on.  Careful use is best and here are some tips to help you make the best of a sometime stressful situation.

THE SURVEY SAYS: DRIVING MISTAKES WE ALL FEAR!

Have you locked your keys in your car, forgotten where you parked, driven the wrong way down a one way street?  You are not alone.  37% of drivers surveyed admit they've locked their keys in their vehicle.  54% have forgotten where they've parked.  Check out the survey results here...

SALADS OR DESSERTS? WHAT ARE THEY?

Chocolate Chip, Mint Basil, Citrus Ginger.  Can these be salad dressing flavors?  Yes, says SaladShots.  They claim salad dressing flavors that have never been tried before.  Check out their variety of flavors, though I don't see French Vanilla yet.  Click here...

ROCK STARS THEN AND NOW (OR NOW AND THEN)

Check out this series of photos featuring "Rock Stars Then And Now" thanks to MSN.  Some still appear on stage or in public enough to be familiar faces, though it's the contrast between youth and age that can shock you. (hair and clothing fashions add to the contrast, of course)  Included:  The Rolling Stones, The Who, Madonna, Tom Petty, Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell and more...click here.

THE BRITISH INVASION: WHO WERE ALL THOSE ACTS?

You hear us talking about the "British Invasion" when it comes to 60s acts like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and the Dave Clark Five, but what was it actually all about? (One thing for certain is we were not seeing full fledged bands playing instruments and singing their own songs in the U.S.)  Click here to gain insight into the "British Invasion." (with special thanks to The Beatles who led the way)

THE SURVEY SAYS: MOM'S MUST BE GIFTED FOR MOTHERS DAY!!

Maybe that isn't the right headline.  Whether mom is "gifted" or not, mom deserves a gift for Mothers Day.  Beyond the traditional cards and flowers, some consumers will splurge on things like "tablets," "smartphones" or "jewelry."  Find out what the latest survey says by clicking here...

THE RETURN OF THE STARS WARS STARS!!

Stars Wars:  Episode V11 will feature the original Star Wars cast of Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill, along with some new actors "cast to protect the old." (previous quote from yours truly)  Learn more of the return of Hans Solo, Princess Leia, and Luke Skywalker by clicking here...

CAROLE KING AND JANIS JOPLIN MUSICALS

I'd enjoy seeing either of these musicals which have received Tony Award nominations this year. Of course, it's all about the music and there is more than a bit of contrast between the two, "Beautiful:  The Carole King Musical" and "A Night With Janis Joplin."  Learn more and see the list of nominees here...