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That's what I do it for. Because I hope others will get enjoyment from it.
We are kindred spirits as well as friends, thank you for sharing that.
mikeyank
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As I age, it would certainly be advantageous to have children to look after me as your son does for you br. But other than at this stage of life, I never wanted the responsibility or even more importantly the worrying I would have done as I am very similar to my mother and she laid a guilt trip on me and my brother. All I’ve had to worry about is myself, and that’s enough for me, lol
From the age of two my eldest was problem free for me. The middle son became a handful & we are very close when not under the same roof. The youngest poor soul he was not blessed with the gifts his brother have but always means well. The relationship with grandchildren is not the same as with children. Still awaiting great grand kiddies.
mikeyank
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This concept blows my mind.
I just learned belatedly of the death of Alex Riley & posted a tribute to him on my thread just now. From what I could ascertain he was a fine young man and only 22 years old. He did have a large fan base which at least will remember him.
mikeyank
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Apparently he is a young porn star who died at age 22. It is a terrible tragedy when anyone dies and obviously a 22 year old makes it even more tragic. I’d never heard of him but thank you for bringing his passing to our attention here br.
He was a very popular porn star on Helix & much beloved and into sports. I plan to due a tribute to him on my thread over the next few days highlighting some of his work.
mikeyank
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Great memories Tampa.
mikeyank
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Morning Joe had a nice tribute to Olivia. She had a great career but she will always be remembered as Sandy in Grease, a generational film. So sad that she is gone so young. She was a great talent and an icon of a generation.
Sadly so many young die daily & it really does not matter whether they have talent or not. It is a loss for all people they knew & loved them.
mikeyank
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The world of music lost another great this week, as Lamont Dozier, Motown songwriter for Supremes, Four Tops, died at age 81. Lamont Dozier became a legendary force on the Billboard Hot 100, helping drive the domination of the Motown sound in the 1960s, scoring 14 No. 1 hits as a writer and 13 as a producer in his career.
Here are some of his legendary songs:
Lamont Dozier’s No. 1 Hot 100 Hits:
“Where Did Our Love Go,” The Supremes, beginning Aug. 22, 1964 (two weeks at No. 1)
“Baby Love,” The Supremes, Oct. 31, 1964 (four)
“Come See About Me,” The Supremes, Dec. 19, 1964 (two)
“Stop! In the Name of Love,” The Supremes, March 27, 1965 (two)
“Back in My Arms Again,” The Supremes , June 12, 1965 (one)
“I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch),” Four Tops, June 19, 1965 (two)
“I Hear a Symphony,” The Supremes, Nov. 20, 1965 (two)
“You Can’t Hurry Love,” The Supremes, Sept. 10, 1966 (two)
“Reach Out I’ll Be There,” Four Tops, Oct. 15, 1966 (two)
“You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” The Supremes, Nov. 19, 1966 (two)
“Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone,” The Supremes, March 11, 1967 (one)
“The Happening,” The Supremes, May 13, 1967 (one)
“You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” Kim Wilde, June 6, 1987 (one)
“Two Hearts,” Phil Collins, Jan. 21, 1989 (two)
I will post two of my favorite Holland-Dozier-Holland songs on the music thread. RIP to a great artist that helped shape my life musically.
Here are some of his legendary songs:
Lamont Dozier’s No. 1 Hot 100 Hits:
“Where Did Our Love Go,” The Supremes, beginning Aug. 22, 1964 (two weeks at No. 1)
“Baby Love,” The Supremes, Oct. 31, 1964 (four)
“Come See About Me,” The Supremes, Dec. 19, 1964 (two)
“Stop! In the Name of Love,” The Supremes, March 27, 1965 (two)
“Back in My Arms Again,” The Supremes , June 12, 1965 (one)
“I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch),” Four Tops, June 19, 1965 (two)
“I Hear a Symphony,” The Supremes, Nov. 20, 1965 (two)
“You Can’t Hurry Love,” The Supremes, Sept. 10, 1966 (two)
“Reach Out I’ll Be There,” Four Tops, Oct. 15, 1966 (two)
“You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” The Supremes, Nov. 19, 1966 (two)
“Love Is Here and Now You’re Gone,” The Supremes, March 11, 1967 (one)
“The Happening,” The Supremes, May 13, 1967 (one)
“You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” Kim Wilde, June 6, 1987 (one)
“Two Hearts,” Phil Collins, Jan. 21, 1989 (two)
I will post two of my favorite Holland-Dozier-Holland songs on the music thread. RIP to a great artist that helped shape my life musically.
mikeyank
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When I was growing up, I clearly remember my father as an avid reader of The New York Times every day, and as he would read the obituary section, he would yell out to my mother of who died the previous day, both people they may have known in their personal lives and more often of a celebrity, actor, politician or musical performer. The names meant nothing to me and my brother, but to my parents these were the voices that they heard in their formative years. And so the circle goes around as I hear of the passing of Olivia-Newton John and Lamont Dozier and so many more day by day. These names may mean nothing to the young people today but they sure mean a lot to people of my age. It is all part of the never-ending circle of life.
mikeyank
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Here is another of those facebook posts that are amusing because they are so damn true! 
Yes. The issue of mortality and the circle of life becomes more relevant to us as we age. lol
