Frank Sinatra

This month, I want to share with you some wisdom from a classic crooner - Frank Sinatra. Singing to our hearts and unearthing precious memories, these lyrics always stick with me: I've got the world on a string I'm sitting on a rainbow Got the string around my finger What a world, what a life - I'm in love Truly, falling in love brings out the best in people. Studies show that we are happier and more successful when we're falling in love. Makes sense, doesn't it? As a happy, glowing spirit in a

Throughout the updated version of the play, John Godber (original writer and director) highlighted his intentions through Lucky Eric’s daunting monologues; we still drink too much as a society today. Nonetheless, the dated stereotypes and the use of Frank Sinatra and ‘Thriller’ did make the play feel slightly dated. The play list seemed to be the most updated part of Bouncers; the current music, including artists like LMFAO, Nicki Minaj, Stooshe and Rihanna, was very popular with the predominately

dream I’ve ever forgotten. I am suddenly placed into the dream where I’m a kid and I am laughing as my friends try to catch me in a game of tag. In a matter of three beats, I am a child again and I can only thank music for this. Moreover, when I hear Frank Sinatra’s voice playing from my “Classics” playlist, I am put back into the

Over the years, such names as Bette Midler, Celine Dion, Cher, David Copperfield, Diana Ross, Dolly Parton, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Gloria Estefan, Janet Jackson, Jerry Seinfeld, Judy Garland, Julio Iglesias, Liberace, Liza Minelli, Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, Rod Stewart, Sammy Davis Jr, Shania Twain, Stevie Nicks, Tony Bennett, and more have performed at the venue. Today

In the Memory of Dean Twisting the knob on the stereo, Fats Domino’s voice filled the open room. “I 'll be down to get you in a taxi, honey, You better be ready about half past eight, Now dearie, don 't be late, I want to be there when the band starts playing.” When Dean recognized his favorite song song, a smile tugged at the corners of his lips, his eyes growing bright. Using all the strength I had, I pulled my best friend out of his wheelchair, taking his wrinkled hand into mine. We sway

instrument would and uses nonsense syllables) was taken up by many male and female jazz vocalists. Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday and the modern day Joss Stone all show signs of Ella's influence. Ella is also credited with inspiring the great Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet and Mel Torme to some extent. Although Ella's influence through style is great, perhaps her greatest achievement can be noticed in her career as a whole. Ella Fitzgerald was an influential woman with many followers

Alex Tizon is an immigrant from the Philippines. Alex describes the challenge his parents had of not knowing any English and having to adapt by changing from their native tongue to cope with society, as he demonstrates in the article Land Of The Giants as “loss of a world and the beginning of bewilderment”. Alex Tizon’s Article is hugely relatable to most immigrants because almost all those who are immigrants at one point have to face these challenges, including myself.In “Land of the Giants” written

Ella Scatted Her Way to the Top of the World The early 1900's was a violent and horrible time to look back at. Americans have came a long way since then. America couldn't have gone through a more rough time. From racism and discrimination to the Great Depression. At the time African Americans were looked down upon by some people of different races. Hate crimes were common as well as discrimination in restaurants and other public places. A common quote from the time was “Separate but equal”, which

finger. Then run my finger across a slit running across my neck from the right side of my carbon fiber helmet to my left shoulder. I imagine a better place. Maybe dinner tonight with my pretty lady and some deep dish sausage and onion pizza. I see Frank Sinatra with pulled back brown hair, a top hat and a black suit with a red bow tie standing upon the stage. He starts singing, "Come Fly with Me". My first love story may not be like the typical Romeo and Juliet, but hey to say the least it is a love

The Opposite of Loneliness is a collection of essays and short stories all written by, the late and very talented Marina Keegan. Her life was taken so suddenly, five days after her graduation from the very prestigious ivy league school Yale, with magna cum laude. The intended audience for this collection of essays, and short stories were Keegan’s classmates from Yale. This book is about Keegan’s different encounters throughout college. She was determined to become an established writer so this book