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Goodbye to my friend Jackie
By Steve on December 4, 2010
Yesterday a friend of mine passed away. Typically in this blog I’ve noted the passing of famous celebrities… but not today. Jackie Bruce may have not been a celebrity, but to me and my family,…
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Good Bye Tom Bosley…we’ll miss you Mr. C!
By Steve on October 21, 2010
Just a quick post to note the passing of Tom Bosley, or as we “over 40’s” affectionately remember him as, “Mr. C’ from Happy Days. Watching Happy Days was a rite of passage growing up…
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The Incredible (Disappearing) Video Store
By Steve on September 12, 2010
I did something today I haven’t done for a long time. I went to the video store and got a membership! Wow! Renting movies from a store. How “5 minutes ago is that?” The reason…
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Good Bye Ernie
By Steve on May 9, 2010
I had tears this week! I came home from a two week trip to Turkey to discover that famed Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell had succumbed to a year long battle of cancer. When the…
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Good-bye Robert Culp
By Steve on March 27, 2010
Actor Robert Culp passed away this week and I just want to take a moment to pay tribute to the man for the small part of my life he influenced. Many obituaries focus on his…
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Edward Kennedy: 1932 – 2009
By Steve on September 2, 2009
I know its a little late but I wanted to add my personal eulogy on Sen. Edward Kennedy’s passing this past week. Despite any political differences I had with the man, he sat in the…
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In Memorium: John Hughes
By Steve on August 8, 2009
I’m a product of the 80’s! When the decade started I was 13 years old and when it was finished I was 23. During those years the movies of John Hughes were hugely impactful and…
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In Memorium: Dom Deluise 1933-2009
By Steve on May 6, 2009
I had not intended to write so many “in Memorium” blogs but when someone passes who has had an impact on my life, I feel I need to pause for a moment, reflect on that…
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Goodbye Mr. Kemp
By Steve on May 4, 2009
Former Congressman, HUD Secretary, and 1996 GOP Vice-Presidential candidate Jack Kemp passed away on Sat. of cancer surrounded at his bedside with both family and minister. For many of us who were politically honed in…
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Mark “The Bird” Fydrich
By Steve on April 14, 2009
I woke this morning to hear of the tragic, premature death of former Detroit Tiger Rookie of the Year Mark “The Bird” Fidrych. The 54 year old Fidrych was found dead while apparently working on…