Curations from the Human Jungle
[I prepared this post when Dolly Parton's husband passed on, but somehow never got around to publishing it. Now that they are together in the Jungle in the Sky, it's more appropriate. SB SM] Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died... Continue Reading →
[A lot of my musician friends ... (as if I have a lot of friends, as if I'm a musician) ... are fan of Rick Beato (Bee-ahtoh). He has the music chops, he's articulates, he shows as well as he tells. Find him on YouTube. I'm planning to make Thursdays a regular music day on... Continue Reading →
[No one has caused Silverbacks to thump their chests as much as Silverbelle Dolly. Here's a reflection on some of the times she's graced us on these pages. Dolly, we will always love you! SB SM] https://silverbackdigest.com/2021/03/08/dolly-and-the-pandemic/ https://silverbackdigest.com/2021/03/10/dolly-the-economic-engine/ https://silverbackdigest.com/2021/03/11/dolly-on-the-silver-screen/ https://silverbackdigest.com/2021/03/12/too-much-of-dolly-is-all-right-with-me/ https://silverbackdigest.com/2021/03/13/dolly-and-others/ https://silverbackdigest.com/2021/07/11/happy-birthday-dolly/
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[I am flooded with Beatles trivia on a daily basis. George's affair with Maureen, the dispute over the lyrics of "Eleanor Rigby," the contributions of Billy Preston ... you name it, I know all about it. If you could relieve my brain of this trivia, my IQ would increase by 35 points (bringing it to... Continue Reading →
[Repeat, after me ... They're our friends ... they're our friends ... they're our friends ... SB SM] https://substack.com/home/post/p-177987666 https://silverbackdigest.com/2026/02/09/up-here-in-canada/ “Canada’s nasty. They are. They’re nasty,”So said our President, all mean and crafty. Now Canadians certainly have their faults:They’re polite, they’re civil, they’re calm; the salt Of the earth, you might say. To call them... Continue Reading →
[Humor and religion ... always a good way to lose your audience! But first ... a Jibe from Jim. SB SM] My new AI watch is my constant companion,Whether I’m shopping downtown or hiking the canyon.It helps me along as my humble assistant:Awake, aware, and craftily persistent. “Hey, Watch, reserve me a lunch date,”And like... Continue Reading →
[We've all seen this guy, or his doppelganger, at the beach, at the festival field, at the state park. Here's a look at one of these guys who pursues his passion for the public good. SB SM] https://vtdigger.org/2026/08/16/there-it-was-mike-baker-jumps-into-lakes-and-digs-through-poison-ivy-for-lost-wedding-rings-and-other-precious-things/ ‘There it was’: Mike Baker jumps into lakes and digs through poison ivy for lost wedding rings... Continue Reading →
[Play the video while you read this. In 2 minutes and 21 seconds, you'll know a lot more about ovenbirds than you know now. We see this little fella a lot on Merlin, but not-so-much in real life. SB SM] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHdaLaQ3NqA The Outside Story Laurie D. Morrissey “There is a singer everyone has heard, /... Continue Reading →
[Last week you heard about my experience watching meteor showers aboard a destroyer escort in the Caribbean. Now, flash forward about 35 years. "Tonight is supposed to be the best night of the meteor showers," she says. "Let's stay up to watch them." "I have an even better idea," says He ... who then proceeds... Continue Reading →