I was taught that the way of progress was neither swift nor easy. - Marie Curie

Have you ever named your Christmas tree? (Here are a few actor name ideas:) Chris Pine, Pamala Branch, Orlando Bloom, Daisy Lowe, Holly Willoughby and Lily Allen. - Your turn . . . any suggestions?

Beatles Factoids: “Strawberry Fields Forever” is not the only Beatles song named for a real place—the Lennons's first family home in Liverpool stood near Penny Lane—but it might be the only one to have a place named after it: Strawberry Fields is now a memorial section of New York’s Central Park.

“To be, or not to be, that is the question” by William Shakespeare I don’t make this stuff up: In England COVID-19 vaccinations have started, their second patient’s name is William Shakespeare. (Only 30 miles from the original William Shakespeare) Their first patient is named Margaret Keenan and is vaccine patient “1A” would that make . . . Shakespeare 2B or not 2B?

Beatles Factoids: Penny Lane, in Liverpool, experienced constant disappearances of its street sign ever since the 1967 hit of the same name.  Tired of picking up the bill, Liverpool City Council took to painting the street sign on a nearby building instead.

Music Publishing Factoids: Writing Music as a Job - Last week, Stevie Nicks sold her catalog for $100 million and Bob Dylan sold his catalog of 600 songs written over 60 years for $300 million.

Beatles Factoids: If you're a fan of The Beatles’ Something, and Eric Clapton’s Wonderful Tonight and Layla, you can thank a woman named Pattie Boyd. The British model inspired husband George Harrison to pen his 1969 hit single before she caught the eye of Eric Clapton. The two men once staged a guitar-playing duel to win her affection!

The Beatles Factoids: The Beatles had two left-handed members: Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

 David Bowie’s mega-hit Fame was written by John Lennon and David Bowie. * David Bowie – lead vocals, fuzz lead guitar * John Lennon – backing vocals, acoustic guitar, tape loops

The Beatles Factoids: The original 1967 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band LP has a back cover filled with every word from every song on the album – the first time a rock album had ever done this. Also attached is a list of Who’s Who on the album cover.

Martin McFly (Michael J. Fox - Back to the Future) traveled in the Delorean back in time to the first McDonald’s in San Bernardino, California. 1940

“I have never learned anything from hearing myself talk” ⁃ Robert Mitchum (Told by George Clooney)

“I never learned anything from hearing myself talk” - Robert Mitchum (Told by George Clooney)

Jimi Hendrix got the “Are You Experienced” album cover idea from the Hollies Evolution cover (Fisheye lens effect), created by photographer Karl Ferris. Jimi Hendrix’s Are You Experienced — released 53 years ago (on May 12, 1967)

THANKSGIVING - GIVING THANKS As we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, I will be thinking of each of you and how you have made such a positive impact in my life and the lives of one another. I'll be reminded of the saying "unprecedented challenges bring unprecedented opportunities," and thankful that we have each other.