Welcome to Tune Talk! Liner Notes Artist Justin Timberlake Song CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! Album Trolls (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Year 2016 Summer is here, and school is coming to an end for another year. There’s just something about this song that makes me picture kids everywhere breaking out of their school doors on theContinue reading “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! – Justin Timberlake”
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Happy Father’s Day!
Today is the day we officially trade in the tools and the to-do lists for a little bit of relaxation. To all the dads out there who help keep the house running, master the backyard pool chemistry, schlep the sports equipment and kids to endless events, and tackle the late-night homework help, just to nameContinue reading “Happy Father’s Day!”
Get Up – R.E.M.
Welcome to Tune Talk! Liner Notes Artist R.E.M. Song Get Up Album Green Year 1988 This song is near and dear to my heart for a very specific reason. Max plays travel baseball, and more often than not, we somehow end up drawing the 8 am game at a competition that is an hour orContinue reading “Get Up – R.E.M.”
How to Make a 10-Second Turkey Cutlet
Here’s a little joke for you. Q: How do you make a 10-second turkey cutlet? A: Open a package of turkey lunch meat. I know, I know. It’s a strange-sounding joke, and on its own, it doesn’t even appear to make any sense. But there is only one thing that could actually make a jokeContinue reading “How to Make a 10-Second Turkey Cutlet”
Shivers – Ed Sheeran
Welcome to Tune Talk! Liner Notes Artist Ed Sheeran Song Shivers Album = Year 2021 I read that Ed Sheeran actually spent a whole year tweaking this one because he wanted it to feel exactly like the title suggests. Somewhere along the line, he nearly scrapped the song for being “too poppy” until his friendContinue reading “Shivers – Ed Sheeran”
Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes
Welcome to Tune Talk! Liner Notes Artist The White Stripes Song Seven Nation Army Album Elephant Year 2003 This track shows how contagious a simple tune can be. Whether you’re at a stadium or sitting at home, that riff is clear, lively, and well known! It is funny to note that the title of thisContinue reading “Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes”
Sage, Butter, and a 12-Year Detour: My First Squoodle
When the great spiralizer craze took over the culinary world, I didn’t jump right on the bandwagon. Instead, I wanted to wait until the craze was safely in my rearview mirror. Apparently, I wanted to wait for thousands and thousands of miles, because that trend actually peaked over twelve years ago, back around 2014, andContinue reading “Sage, Butter, and a 12-Year Detour: My First Squoodle”
HandClap – Fitz and The Tantrums
Welcome to Tune Talk! Liner Notes Artist Fitz and The Tantrums Song HandClap Album Fitz and The Tantrums Year 2017 Sometimes you just want to hear a song that’s fun and full of energy – plain and simple! “HandClap” is great for those moments when you have to get going, but you need a littleContinue reading “HandClap – Fitz and The Tantrums”
Life is a Highway – Rascal Flatts
Welcome to Tune Talk! Liner Notes Artist Rascal Flatts Song Life is a Highway Album Cars (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Year 2006 If our first Tune Talk post was about taking flight, this one is about hitting the pavement. While Tom Cochrane’s version is the original, the Rascal Flatts cover has become the “go-to” inContinue reading “Life is a Highway – Rascal Flatts”
Gourmet Popcorn
We recently spent a day walking around Peddler’s Village in Lahaska PA. It’s a fun place to go and spend some time shopping, having a nice meal, or attending one of their many fun seasonal events. We used to like going a couple of times a year, but as we entered the world of baseball,Continue reading “Gourmet Popcorn”
The Renaissance Road 