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Retro Saturday – Slow Jams

A party on Saturday wasn’t fun unless you brought the slow jams out. After the fast dancing, where you got sweaty, a slow song was just the thing to keep the heart rate up while the feet got a rest. Some of the time, that was when most people took a seat and you saw who the real couples were.

Let’s take a look at some old-school retro slow jams today. Maybe you can whip them out on your significant other later on today.

Enjoy!

Between the Sheets – The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers knew how to sweet talk a woman with their 1983 hit “Between the Sheets” . Though a little fast for a “slow jam” it still got the blood moving in the right direction with the smooth melody and sexy words.

Sade-Is it a Crime?

Sade, Sade, Sade…there’s more in that one name than anything else. She was the queen of slow jams and quiet storms over the nation. No matter who you were, you could name at least one Sade song.

DeBarge – “All this Love”

My laws, El DeBarge was the one! I saw him on an awards show recently and he still looked good. You can’t tell me that El didn’t bring it with “All This Love”. I still love this song.

The Stylistics – Betcha By Golly Wow

I know I’m reaching way back for this one, but it’s a good one.

Prince- “Do Me Baby”

Yes, Me’lisa Morgan had her version, but it’s Prince’s song. Nuff said.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9ki4c_prince-do-me-baby_music

Leave your favorite slow jam in the comments!

Retro Saturdays – Crochet and Knit Patterns

My mother was an avid crocheter. There are bags and bags of yarn in the attic that can attest to this fact. She taught me to crochet, knit and do something called “broomstick lace” when I was a child and the yearning to create with yarn hits me on and off. I try to stay out of AC Moore and Michaels when they have the yarn sales, but sometimes the colors are too eye-catching to resist.
Which brings me to crochet patterns. My mother was not an idle crocheter, no. Everything she crocheted had a purpose, whether it be a hat, scarf or, dare I say, funny looking sweater. She used to have a subscription to a magazine called Workbasket, and when I was at her house a few weeks ago, I found some old issues. Take a look at these totally retro crochet outfits.

photo courtesy of pioneerheritageshoppe.com

Crochet Wedding Dress…plus hat!

Crochet Set 1970 (Photo credit: libertygrace0)

The crochet bikini plus cover up.

Cute, but seems like it wouldn’t dry too quickly if you went into the water. All that soggy cotton….

Father's Day Movies

Keep it simple for Father’s Day. A gift, a barbecue and when the mosquitoes get too bad, keep the party going inside with few movies, handpicked by moi!

Caddyshack – When I say oldie but goodie, I mean that from the heart. This “battle of the classes” comedy set on the golf course delivers equal parts comedy, drama with a teeny bit of romance on the side. Although a bit dated, it will still make you laugh with the likes of Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Bill Murray’s “Cinderella Story” groundskeeper. Don’t forget the groundhog!

You’ll laugh.

Field of Dreams – “If you build it, they will come”. Redemption story plus father/son bonding fantasy, this movie will draw a tear from Dad’s eye. Superb actors such as Ray Liotta, James Earl Jones and Burt Lancaster create a film that highlights the power of second chances.

You’ll cry.

The Shawshank Redemption – Based on a Stephen King short story, “Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption”, this movie gives the power of hope. In fact, its tagline “Fear can hold you prisoner, hope can set you free”, is not simply an idle sentence slapped on to sell movies. It’s something one should apply to everyday life. There are no gremlins, rabid dogs or “magical negroes” in this story. You probably won’t even have to rent it either, it runs on TNT every weekend, it seems.

You’ll live life more fully.

Enjoy your Father’s Day!

Football Fridays – Father's Day Edition

Happy Friday everyone! My previous plan was to discuss the Tim Tebow and the New England Patriots situation, but that has already been done to death – I’m not going to add anything that isn’t already out there. So, with Father’s Day this Sunday, and given how many fathers love football, I decided to take a look at some father/son football families.

Howie Long, Chris Long, Kyle Long

Howie Long is not known for his rapping, but he’s known for being one of the most fearsome defensive lineman in his thirteen seasons with the Oakland Raiders, matching his career high of thirteen sacks in a season.

Chris Long, his oldest son is a defensive end for the St. Louis Rams and his middle son, Kyle Long was drafted by the Chicago Bears this year.

Oliver Luck and Andrew Luck

Oliver Luck spent five seasons with the now-gone Houston Oilers, drafted in the same year as Jim McMahon. Though mostly a back-up to Warren Moon, he did have modest success with the team.

Andrew Luck, a graduate of Stanford University, was chosen by the Colts as first pick overall, and went on to break several passing records for a rookie including:

Most passing yards in a single game by a rookie quarterback: 433 (vs Miami Dolphins) (11/4/12)
Most passing yards by a rookie in a single season: 4,374^[42]
Most 300+ yards passing games by a rookie QB (6)

(credit: Wikipedia)

Clay Matthews, Sr., Clay Matthews Jr, Clay Matthews III, Casey Matthews, Bruce Matthews, Kevin Matthews

26-Clay-Matthews-sack-celebration1 — Clay Matthews

This one was doozy! Not only was Clay Matthews Sr. a Korean war veteran and an Army paratrooper, he apparently could cough and spit out football players. Born in 1928, he was an offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers.

He is the father of Clay Matthews, Jr., a linebacker for the Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons and Bruce Matthews, an offensive guard for the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans.

In turn, Clay Matthews Jr. is father to Clay Matthews III, the Green Bay Packer linebacker with the long hair, Casey Matthews, linebacker on the Philadelphia Eagles.

Clay Matthews Jr’s brother, Bruce Matthews has one son in the NFL: Kevin Matthews, who just signed with the Washington Redskins

Forget the Mannings. That, dear readers, is a football family.

Happy Father’s Day!

Retro Saturdays – 80s Floor Fillers

Retro Saturdays – Floor Fillers

You’ve been there, at the wedding or the party where you’ve been sitting for a while, talking, when all of a sudden that song comes on. I’ve heard those called floor fillers because when this particular song comes on, everyone gets on the floor. What song is that for you? Leave it in the comments and let’s take a look at seven top floor fillers of the eighties. In no particular order, here they are:

Brick House -The Commodores