Men must be ruthless to survive in the western frontier. Kindness and mercy are few and far between. Go about your way and don’t get into anyone else’s business. Except Mary Breydon is not a man, and she ends up jeopardizing other people’s business. Famed western author Louis L’Amour is known for his vivid storytellingContinue reading “Independence on the Cherokee Trail”
Category Archives: 1980s
Who Treats You Like a Star?
The ’80s music scene had plenty of one-hit wonders, but sometimes songs slipped through the cracks, like in the case of today’s Monthly Mixtape feature. But at COACS, we welcome the forgotten treasures! Franke & The Knockouts found their fame in the early 1980s and underwent several personnel changes. By 1984 the band had fizzledContinue reading “Who Treats You Like a Star?”
An 80s Twilight Zone
This blog is no stranger to the Twilight Zone, namely the TV show that ran from 1959-1964. Creator and host Rod Serling combined fantasy, horror, and science fiction all-in-one iconic show. Although the show has been revived through various spin-offs and other shows, such as Night Gallery and Outer Limits, that are very similar, onlyContinue reading “An 80s Twilight Zone”
Sand and Romance
Waves are crashing behind a couple who kiss underneath the moonlight while a cinematic love song swoons in the background….. Unless you’re Danny Zuko or Sandy Olsson and preparing to go back to Rydell high school and tell your friends all about those “summer nights,” the romantic scene above is likely one you mostly seeContinue reading “Sand and Romance”
Where are the Young Old Souls?
The old soul returneth! As generational divides deepen and kids morph into the “iGen,” or technology-oriented, population, rest assured that young old souls exist (isn’t that why you’re here anyway?). Today’s youth, namely individuals 40 and under, aren’t all blind to the methods and appreciations of generations past. In fact, they have their own wisdomContinue reading “Where are the Young Old Souls?”
What is the Reflex?
Songs are a form of poetry, but sometimes poets don’t want to disclose the themes and meanings behind the words. As a result, the audience must decipher themes and take the songs as they are. Fans of Duran Duran (aka Duranies) likely know that the band is not fond of explaining meanings or giving backgroundContinue reading “What is the Reflex?”
Confessions of a Classic Soul 