One of our favorite traditions when we check into the Hershey Lodge is heading straight down to The Bears Den to kick off the trip. When it comes to the appetizers, we don’t even need to look at the menu anymore. We already know exactly what we are getting: the loaded nachos and the warmContinue reading “The Bears Den at Hershey Lodge: Nachos, Pretzels, and the Great Disney Debate”
Author Archives: Ray
Hold My Hand – Hootie & The Blowfish
Welcome to Tune Talk! Liner Notes Artist Hootie & The Blowfish Song Hold My Hand Album Cracked Rear View Year 1994 When we first selected this song, I thought it just would be a fun and simple write up without a lot of interesting history behind it, but wrong I was! As it turns out,Continue reading “Hold My Hand – Hootie & The Blowfish”
Why Chai?
Let me expand on that question. Instead of just why chai, the real question here is, why do I keep trying chai? Did you ever have a particular flavor that you don’t really enjoy, yet you keep on trying it for some reason, hoping you’ll finally find the one variation of it that you actuallyContinue reading “Why Chai?”
Never Tear Us Apart – INXS
Welcome to Tune Talk! Liner Notes Artist INXS Song Never Tear Us Apart Album Kick Year 1987 One of the things I have truly grown to love about writing our Tune Talk posts is all of the interesting behind the scenes stories I have found along the way. They really make you appreciate just howContinue reading “Never Tear Us Apart – INXS”
EPCOT Memories and Cinnamon Apple Ricotta Crepes
If you have ever read our “About Us” page, you might already know that I used to co-own a food blog. My partner for that venture was my sister-in-law, Karen. During that era, we had a running joke that started with a simple question she posed in one of our posts: What kitchen gadget doContinue reading “The Unused Gadget, EPCOT Memories, and Cinnamon Apple Ricotta Crepes”
I Don’t Care Anymore – Phil Collins
Welcome to Tune Talk! Liner Notes Artist Phil Collins Song I Don’t Care Anymore Album Hello, I Must Be Going! Year 1982 This is a song that is clearly full of fiery anger, which was really the whole point. Collins wrote this one while going through his divorce from his first wife. His first fewContinue reading “I Don’t Care Anymore – Phil Collins”
Saying Goodbye to the Classic Carousel of Progress: Our Final Ride Before the Updates
We recently returned from another incredible trip to Walt Disney World, and as always, one of our absolute must-do stops was Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. We love this ride for so many reasons. There is the fun of looking back at past technology, the whimsical story of an American family through the decades, theContinue reading “Saying Goodbye to the Classic Carousel of Progress: Our Final Ride Before the Updates”
25 or 6 to 4 – Chicago
Welcome to Tune Talk! Liner Notes Artist Chicago Song 25 or 6 to 4 Album Chicago II Year 1970 This is one of the truly classic epic Chicago horn explosions that they were so famous for in their music of the 70’s. When researching songs, I am always amazed with some of the crazy backgroundContinue reading “25 or 6 to 4 – Chicago”
Eating Around the World at Epcot (Part 2)
If you read Part 1 of our family’s epic Epcot Food Crawl, you know we had just successfully conquered our first five countries. As we continued our trek clockwise around the World Showcase lagoon, we were feeling pretty good about ourselves and our pace. But with six pavilions left to go, it was time toContinue reading “Eating Around the World at Epcot (Part 2)”
Champagne Supernova – Oasis
Welcome to Tune Talk! Liner Notes Artist Oasis Song Champagne Supernova Album (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? Year 1995 Champagne Supernova… Seven minutes of slow-building, absolute musical awesomeness! One could also say that it is seven minutes of absolute lyrical nonsense. Whatever you choose to call it, I love it, and listening to it neverContinue reading “Champagne Supernova – Oasis”