It is comforting to know the people we share history with rely on the same music as a vehicle to the past. “The child has grown and the dream is gone”…BUT they remember! Roll the sound effects! A shared musical history rekindles “Comfortably Numb”.
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Greg Vessar
I love music, I love to travel, and I love to write. My blog "A Thousand Miles from Kansas" combines all three. I am a Kansas boy and an educator on sabbatical. I have lived in many places around the globe and I currently live in northern Japan. Journey with me as I combine my loves of music, travel, and the written word as I navigate through life.
Sunday Tea at Cafe CF
Looking for that special special coffee house to escape your every day routine? Try the Cafe CF!
Song Thoughts: Always On My Mind
My dad announces that any Willie Nelson song will work for him. He can’t just choose one?!
Len Dawson and a 7Up
Thoughts and prayers for Len Dawson as he enters hospice care. When I was a young KC Chiefs fan, I had the exciting opportunity to meet Len Dawson. A moment I will never forget.
IKEA in Korea!
Once upon a time in a Korean prefecture not long ago, we packed up the car and went on a short road trip to IKEA! Yes, IKEA. That monolith of Scandinavian furniture and precious items with unique names that one cannot do without.
Song Thoughts: The Last DJ
My brother told me “The Last DJ” is his favorite Tom Petty song. Sounds about right!
Mikey-G
Celebrating my family and friend on his birthday. Happy Birthday Mikey-G. We all miss you.
Olivia Newton-John: A Top Ten Remembrance
Olivia Newton-John was an inspiration to millions on and off the stage! To celebrate her life, here is my Top Ten songs that made the world a better place!
Song Thoughts: I Can’t Fight This Feeling
Song Thoughts. I ask someone to name a song or about a song and then write my thoughts, meanings, history, and connections that stem from that song.
Cosmic Donuts
Delicious donuts are only a short walk away in Pyeongtaek! And these donuts are cosmic!
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