Election Day 2024

 

Quincy Jones Dies

Legendary music producer, Quincy Jones has died, he was 91. His career spanned decades, but he is perhaps best known for his collaborations with Michael Jackson on the Thriller album and with Jackson and various other artists on "We Are The World". 

Jones had Seattle ties.   The Quincy Jones Performing Art Center at Garfield High in Seattle, is named for him.

Apparently, my father had him as a mailman while he was a student at the U-Dub. 

His influence on popular music is broad and endless, you can find out more about his incredible career by clicking here.   
 

2024 Pre-Election Cold Open - SNL

SNL had a surprise guest in the last episode before tomorrow's election.  As a Democrat, I really enjoyed it. 

Pictures Of The Pup

A collage of Oliver in the past year and a half.

 

Wear Your Seahawk Gear

 It's Blue Friday (November 1st 2024), Hawks take on the Rams on Sunday (November 3rd, 2024).

Eight Very Bad Nights--Arrival

 My copy of "Eight Very Bad Nights", subtitled "A collection of Hanukkah Noir, arrived this week. 

Edited by Tod Goldberg, it includes a short story by Tod's brother, Lee. 

You can order it by clicking here.

Happy Halloween

 Drive carefully and watch for little trick or treaters!

Cousin Stan And Alta Barer Contribute To University Of Washingon Law School

Nearly three years after Cousin Stan Barer's death, and five years after wife, Alta's passing.  The couple is making news again.

Reports are that the couple's estate has endowed the University of Washington one of its largest contributions ever.  The amount contributed to its law school reported to be 45 million dollars. 

In 2008, Stan and Alta made news 16 years ago, with a donation to the law school to start the Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services. This program has opened law school up to deserving students, many in undeveloped countries.  

Stan Barer was an attorney, political consultant, Senate administrative assistant, shipping executive and community philanthropist.  Alta, was a fellow community activist and philanthropist. 

Clearly, the contributions that the couple have made to the area and around the world will bring benefits for generations to come. 

Teri Garr, offbeat comic actress of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' ...

I'm sorry to hear about this, I had seen her in a variety of roles and always enjoyed her characters.