Suzanne Schaffer

Before there was Amy there was Evie. I became a fan of both of them at around the same time. I grew to love Amy more though, and collected all of her recordings since I found her in 1980 #stillcollecting Evie I always enjoyed. I had just a few of her records. Yes, records. This was way back in the 70s and 80s. Gentle Moments was one of my favorites. Remember this track list? Give Them All For Baby (For Bobbie) Broken Up People Part the Waters I Don't Have to Worry You Got the Power Waiting Shepherd of Love Meet Me Here Pass it On I purchased this from iTunes this week. I'm looking forward to getting reacquainted with these songs that my heart remembers. What records call to you through the decades?

If you're looking for fancy then skip Tim's. This is not a showplace to bring people that you want to impress. It smells bad, is small and is pretty outdated in the decor. If you're looking for huge portions of homestyle food then you'll find it at Tim's. There is a bar that greets you when you walk in. I've only been to Tim's for lunch so I don't know what the atmosphere is like at night.  In addition to the regular menu they have a menu board that changes with different specials. If fresh cut fries are your thing (they are my weakness!) then you need to try Tim's fries. The pictures don't do it justice, but the portions are massive. Pittsburgh style chicken salad right there, it's enough for two or three meals. You will be taking your leftovers home. Certainly not healthy food, but once a year or so I like to stop in and indulge.

This captured Japanese WW II flag from 1943 Signed by the men who served together for freedom I think they'd be disappointed in the state of our country today The flag is brittle and falling apart And so is the good old USA These were real, breathing Americans. The kind that gave up everything for a cause. When was the last time that you had to give up anything for a cause? Look these over and remember what America stood for.