Donald Kendall, who played a big role in bringing Richard Nixon to Wall Street, died over the weekend at the age of 99.
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For most of the 1980s and early 90s, Mötley Crüe were riding high — both literally and figuratively. Then they fired their lead singer…
One of my favorite pictures of Bernie. My wife took this one a year ago — right before things really started to go downhill for him. Life really is fragile …
Who was Edward VIII?
There are times where I think I miss having a dog and wonder what it would be like with a new one. But then I realize I just miss my …
You belong among the wildflowersYou belong in a boat out at seaSail away, kill off the hoursYou belong somewhere you feel free Run away, find you a loverGo away somewhere …