My friend Aurora, a faithful reader of Peggy Noonan, sent me the writer’s August 1st Wall Street Journal column. Well written as it may be, I felt there were too many things that made me question if Noonan is a Harris campaign surrogate. At the very least, Noonan accepted many
“Perfect” is a pretty heavy word. There aren’t many albums that meet that description, and I don’t think that we should just throw around that word — “perfection.” I love greatness, and I’m in awe of people who create art that reaches the level of flawless, or even seemingly flawless.
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to watch the short documentary All That Is Sacred directed by Scott Ballew. Immediately after watching it, I felt comfort thinking about what it will mean for all of the people who will watch it. I saw this film either late at
When I think of great singers who consistently knock it out out the park: I think of George Strait. I consider him the best, and not just referring to country music. The 30th album from Strait came out in 2019: Honky Tonk Time Machine. It’s been out for a few
Are you here? It’s The Paul Leslie Hour with a review of Dean Dillon’s solo debut, “Slick Nickel.” Dean Dillon’s first solo record came out in 1988. This review was inspired upon listening repeated to the vinyl LP. And, Dillon, that’s spelled D-i-l-l-o-n. You got that? A lot of country
If there is any rock ’n roll band I’ve seen the most, it’s gotta be Little Feat. What an experience they’ve had since forming in the late 60’s and what experiences they’ve given folks. Many bands come and go, but Little Feat endures. The blues has always been a part
There have been many documentaries that seek to reveal a public person, but even with the intrusive camera, you rarely get the feeling that everything was revealed. The film I’m about to discuss is an exception. The new documentary I Am: Celine Dion takes you beneath the veneer of celebrity.
Are you here? It’s The Paul Leslie Hour with a review of Natalie Goldberg’s sixteenth published book: Writing on Empty: A Guide to Finding Your Inner Voice from St. Martin’s Essentials. If there is an author who I’ve spent the most time talking about, with strangers, friends, and interview guests on my show — it’s Natalie Goldberg.
Today is 30 years from THAT July 6th in 1994 that Forrest Gump debuted in theaters nationwide. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, the movie was based on the 1986 novel Forrest Gump by Winston Groom. To this day Forrest is an iconic fictional figure in our popular culture. He is one
I love opinions. I like asking people their opinions and hearing or reading what their response is. One of the prerequisites for being my friend is that you’ll be asked “What do you think about…?” any number of subjects. Even absurd viewpoints can be downright entertaining. Just think about it.
My cereal habit started early on, and it never completely went away. I recall my grandpa coming to visit us in the Philippines. He introduced me to the idea of blending two cereals in the same bowl, but explained the rule of healthy cereal with healthy cereal. The sugary or