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Author Archives: CharliesTrail
Be pleasant this holiday season
“Years ago my mother used to say, “In this world you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant. For years I was smart. I recommend pleasant.” – Elwood P. Dowd, “Harvey” Sixty-nine years after its release, there’s still … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, harvey, Holiday, Jimmy Stewart, pleasant, Vonnegut
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Reflections on “Joker” and society today
“Wanting people to pay attention, you can’t just tap them on the shoulder. Sometimes you have to hit them in the head with a sledgehammer…then you get their strict attention.” – John Doe, “Seven.” Kevin Spacey’s role as a serial … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Pop Culture, wisdom
Tagged Joaquin Phoenix, Joker, Natural Born Killers, Robert DeNiro, Seven, Taxi Driver
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Magic waters: Hot springs are magnificent for both humans and wildlife
When my wife, Kari, stepped into the natural, 94-degree pool at Days Inn Thermopolis last Labor Day weekend, she was overcome with euphoria. She smiled and let out a big sigh. Completely captivated, she became one with the water. Such … Continue reading
“Dookie” Lives On: Reflections on Green Day’s breakthrough 25 years later
August 14, 1994 Twenty-five years ago today, Green Day burst onto the scene with a playful, unhinged 8-song performance at Woodstock ’94 that ended in a full-out mud-throwing fight with the audience. “This isn’t fucking peace, it’s fucking anarchy,” said … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged Billie Joe Armstrong, Dookie, Green Day, Woodstock, Woodstock 94
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For Brady: Feed Jake
“You gonna play a song or what?” I was strumming an orange Washburn acoustic the bartender handed me. It was one of several guitars hanging over the bar at the Oasis on Merrill Avenue, in the heart of downtown Glendive. … Continue reading
Posted in eulogy, Music
Tagged eulogy, Feed Jake, Long Black Veil, Pirates of the Mississippi
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Supaman unites through hip-hop and positivity
Christian Parrish Takes the Gun doesn’t hide from his identity. He doesn’t hide that he’s Supaman, nor does he hide where he comes from: the Crow Agency of Big Horn County, Montana. A decorated and celebrated musician and activist, Supaman’s … Continue reading
Set Free By Love
“Where there is love, there is joy.” – Mother Teresa Kari wore her light blue sundress – the one she wore the first night we went to dinner. We went to The Mint, a restaurant I’d go to regularly – only … Continue reading
Boring But Important: Why Super Bowl LIII is unforgettable
“If you like offensive football, well, too bad…” That’s what CBS commentator Tony Romo said during the defense-dominated first half of Super Bowl 53 between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, … Continue reading
Posted in Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged football, LA Rams, Michael Buble, New England Patriots, NFL, Super Bowl LIII
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Why “Christmas Vacation” is a Christmas classic
When it comes to holiday movies, what constitutes a “Christmas classic?” I don’t think there is a right or a wrong answer. Each family has their own favorite holiday movies. Growing up, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” was a big one … Continue reading
Local concert to reunite lifelong friends
Randy Berry of Lewistown is looking forward to having a childhood friend come back to town this weekend – Kostas Lazarides, a Billings native of Greek descent who is known for writing several chart-topping country songs, including “Timber, I’m Falling … Continue reading
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