Many good people working from home still, and many may stay there as a result of the past couple of years.  And for many that is a good thing. But when you stop and think about it, some things may change as a result of it.  Some will be very popular, and some not so much.

Interesting Read Here~!

I love finding the Eat Of The Week!  Windy and I are always looking for new things to try, as we both have food adventurism. Sure, we have our staples like you do, but we also like finding that ....Find!

This could be one of those!

This Looks GREAT

Box Office Results - Very Slow – Weekend at the movies, Dune wins with 15 million

New This Week -  Eternals

Disney+ - Has released the first trailer for The Mandalorian spin-off. Book Of Boba Fett

Chris Pratt - Will be voicing Garfield in an upcoming movie   (Story)

Gal Gadot - Will play the Evil Queen in Disney’s live-action Snow White movie.  (Story)

Tiger King 2 - Will premiere on Netflix on November 17th.  (Story)

The Fantasy Island - Reboot has been renewed for Season 2 at Fox.  (Story)

This Weekend – Check out my Country Music Memory Lane (link)

What is the ol' saying... make like a tree... and leave.

This time of year it is either one things (leaves) or another on the ground which I would much rather rake... than shovel anyday.   

Good news for Akron, Leaf Removal begins soon.

? The City of Akron will begin removing leaves on November 8th! Below is the full schedule. Please do not rake leaves into the street until (1) day before your scheduled removal date. ? pic.twitter.com/OpPsDkfLdg

— City of Akron, Ohio (@AkronOhioMayor) November 4, 2021

So tomorrow Tower City Events are having a Runaway June Concert for Free!!!!!   You have a chance to win a Meet & Greet with WQMX...

Listen all this week to win Ron White Tickets...

Lady A takes us behind the scenes of their photoshoot...

So how does an album package come together? We're taking you behind the scenes on this week's #WebisodeWednesday with our photographer/videographer @hodgesusry to show you how all the magic comes to life. pic.twitter.com/9eceATloWT

— Lady A (@ladya) November 3, 2021

Ashley and Carly are dropping a video tomorrow also... here is the teaser.

TOMORROW. pic.twitter.com/DC01k0A0LP

— Ashley McBryde (@AshleyMcBryde) November 3, 2021

No matter if you want Atlanta, Houston or some other result...

Country was well represented in the National Anthem Department.

Zac Brown

 Lauren Alaina

 Carly Pearce

Lainey Wilson made her late night TV debut last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live performing her hit single "Things A Man Oughta Know": 

This week and next I will feature some great musicians in our history.  The Guitarists series will have players from many different eras who separated themselves from the crowd with their amazing talent.  Most country performers do play the guitar to some degree, but these players are known as much for their guitar work as their singing, and in some cases even more.  And being honest, the list is very short.

There is no order or ranking, and I will present them in a mixture of eras so you get a good sample of who they are.  If your favorite is not in this weeks list, more than likely in next weeks.

The Guitarists  -  Part 1 

Brad Paisley

Still a modern artist with a line of big hit songs. There is no question when you are hearing Paisley play the guitar as he has a definite sound and style.  Many of his songs feature him with very skillful solos and ending solos.  Many go to his shows as much for his playing as his singing.  Word was when he recorded in studio his big song, The World, there was more than 30 different guitar parts on that song and he did them all.  He has over 20 #1 songs as well as being a great ambassador and longtime spokesman for the format as well as a many time CMA Awards Show host. Passionate player and a REAL fan favorite still!  Plays a Telecaster

Great Work Here

Lindsay Ell

I first saw Lindsay Ell do a charity show for us at Tangier a few years ago, and I was blown away at her incredible talent. Her guitar playing is nothing short of memorizing.  Although her total talent is amazing, I think we all were simply enamored with her electric guitar work.  She played it with style and passion. Even though her commercial and charting success has not been huge, her guitar work is. She has played with and alongside virtually all great players at one time or another.  Plus she is the only artist on this list that we all did Goat Yoga with a few years ago.  Amazing talent in every regard! 

Her Acoustic Guitar Work Is Amazing As Well

Roy Clark

Certainly from a very different era, but Roy Clark is possibly the greatest pure guitarist on our list.  It was once said, "If it had a string, Roy Clark could play it."  Fact.  Clark was an absolute master at many different instruments. It's a shame that he is basically remembered as the overall wearing host of Hee Haw because was way more. Yesterday When I Was Young was a world wide award winning song for him and he was incredibly influential in country as a player, even more than a singer.  He regularly guest-hosted for Johnny Carson on the Tonight Show and was asked to play with every single gigantic star of the era.  He's in a bunch of Halls Of Fame and really helped introduce country to many of the other players that will be on our list.  Clark passed away in 2018.

This Is Incredible From The TV Show - The Odd Couple  - Recorded Live  His Talent Was Remarkable

Lee Roy Parnell

In the early 1990's, LRP hit the scene and I think helped develop a newer sound and very different image in country. He had a cool look and his guitar was a big part of what he did. I loved his music, his bluesy voice and image.  His guitar work was aggressive, loud and distinctive. I think too he opened the door for the next generation of great guitarists to come,  especially - Paisley / Urban.  He had a bunch of songs in the top 10 and his gift to us was his groundbreaking style both in music and image. He still tours and plays and in the early 2000's went more blues than country. But I was, and am a fan. Terrific player, I'd pay good money to see him. He even has a line of Gibson Guitars.   Love Without Mercy / On The Road   -  both amazing albums to own.   (My article on him)

On The Road - Great Song Big Hit

Junior Brown

I've seen JB at Tangiers in years past and I own a few of his albums. He may be this era's, (or any era's) best guitar player.  He is an insane talent that legend has it, when he couldn't find the perfect guitar, he built his own the "guit-steel" double neck guitar that is his signature.  He was on the country charts a couple times in the mid 1990's, but he still travels and performs and is a can't miss when he comes to town. His big baritone voice, and his amazing guitar work is something to see. This is not a radio friendly act, but his live shows and abilities are just incredible.  Brown has a fun image as a suit and hat wearing throwback musician.  If you love guitar work, do not miss him next time he is in town somewhere.  BTW - Junior High  / Semi Crazy / Mixed Bag  all albums worth owning.  His guitar skills are simply ridiculous....

This Medley Is Legendary At His Shows -  Mad Skills

Bonus Brown -  Guitar Man

John Osborne

Of the Brothers Osborne is one fantastic player who plays as loud as Parnell and and as long as Brown. His signature solos are the separators of their music and singles. I saw him perform in Nashville a few years ago and I was totally impressed and their success has been incredible so far. His work is a big part of who they are.  When you hear a BO song, you are waiting and anticipating his solo.  BTW - his work sounded great in that amazing place.

Incredible Solo - Really Got Them Noticed!

There just isn't much to say this week.  Losing at home to the Steelers (this year) is a travesty 15-10.

The Browns are mediocre.  They can't beat good teams, they barely beat bad teams, and they beat themselves as much as the opponents do.  This is a team loaded with "big names"  that seldom play big. Dropped passes at crunch time, penalties, tons of big injuries seemingly every single week.  Never seen anything like it - league wide.  Should be noted there are some players playing quite well when given the opportunity, but that's another problem all together.

This is a great example of way too much hype. All these local sports voices bragging for months on a 15-2 record or possibly better just looks completely silly now. You still have to play the games, you don't get wins by watching the heads on ESPN or NFL Network.  Sure am glad we didn't have to worry about the Steelers. This team plays with the load of a local and national media that was and is too busy wondering who we will play in the Superbowl, when we should be worried about who we play next Sunday.  I was leery about my 12-5 pick at seasons start, but I thought we could be that good, but you still have to play the games.

The officials had nothing to do with yesterday, as they were too busy screwing up the Jets/Bengals game by deciding the outcome there, and they did. (It's not just us). Plus, they did a nice job messing up the Bucs/Saints game with about 10 marginal to ridiculous calls.  The Browns just dropped passes, didn't block well and played with no passion.  And being fair, Baker Mayfield has to win a few games in the final minutes as the great ones do. If things don't change soon, we will wake up 9-8 or so, and who saw that coming? Oh yeah, and Baker won't get his 40 million a year, like the media seems to be obsessed with for some reason, he'll just have to settle for about 30 or so.

It time to play and be better.  We have to face facts, we have a lot of guys that have a big name, but not a big game.  On to Cincy to see if there will be a season to salvage.

When I got first few places in my youngern days, I loved having plants in the house.  They always looked great - for about 90 days then they started a slow death march to the garbage can. Then I would get new ones. LOL  But here are some great tips for us all to follow and maybe we can keep them alive for a while longer!

Plant Tips!