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Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye by Leonard Cohen

Tales n Tunes Posted on June 29, 2026 by D. SmithJune 29, 2026

Hey, That’s No way to Say Goodbye was released in 1967 on Leonard Cohen’s album Songs of Leonard Cohen.   It is a song about the waning of a relationship.    It is written as a folk song, but with emotional … Continue reading →

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

Tales n Tunes Posted on June 27, 2026 by D. SmithJune 27, 2026

This book is a bit of a dupe. The author uses a gimmick to attract a select audience. The first two chapters are full of f-bombs, hyperbole, illogical generalizations, and unstructured conclusions. By chapter three he settles into more of … Continue reading →

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Tears in Heaven by Eric Clapton

Tales n Tunes Posted on June 25, 2026 by D. SmithJune 25, 2026

Tears in Heaven was written and performed by Eric Clapton after the death of his 4 year old son, who fell from the 53rd floor of an apartment building.    After a period of reclusion and mourning, he wanted to … Continue reading →

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The Searcher by Tana French

Tales n Tunes Posted on June 22, 2026 by D. SmithJune 22, 2026

The Searcher is a modern-day western set in Ireland.   Cal Hooper is a divorced, retired American who has moved to rural western Ireland, looking for peace, trying to leave behind a lifetime of police work and a broken marriage.   He … Continue reading →

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Vincent by Don McLean

Tales n Tunes Posted on June 19, 2026 by D. SmithJune 19, 2026

The song “Vincent” has long been a favorite.   Don McClean wrote it after reading a book about Vincent van Gogh.    The song starts off with a reference to a painting (Starry, Starry Night). Starry, starry night Paint your palette … Continue reading →

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Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby

Tales n Tunes Posted on June 17, 2026 by D. SmithJune 18, 2026

Razorblade Tears is a thriller novel by S.A. Crosby.   Two hard ex-cons unite after their sons are brutally murdered.    Although the fathers were homophobes and were distanced from their gay sons, they did love them in their own silent … Continue reading →

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Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd

Tales n Tunes Posted on June 15, 2026 by D. SmithJune 18, 2026

Wish You Were Here was written by Pink Floyd and released on an album of that name in 1975. It is song about loss (Syd Barrett, a band member) and disillusionment with the music industry.   Over the years it has … Continue reading →

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Things Have Changed by Bob Dylan

Tales n Tunes Posted on June 12, 2026 by D. SmithJune 12, 2026

Things Have Changed was released on the for the film The Wonder Boys in 2000 and went on to win an Academy Award and a Golden Globe.    It was released on Dylan’s compilation albums afterward.    It is a … Continue reading →

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Fair Warning by Michael Connelly

Tales n Tunes Posted on June 10, 2026 by D. SmithJune 18, 2026

Michael Connelly’s books have given us over 30 crime books in the last 30 years with central characters like Detective Harry Bosch and lawyer Micky Haller.    He has also written books featuring Jack McEvoy (crime writer), Terry McCaleb (criminal profiler), … Continue reading →

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White Winter Hymnal by the Fleet Foxes

Tales n Tunes Posted on June 9, 2026 by D. SmithJune 9, 2026

White Winter Hymnal is an infectious song which invites repeated listens.  It has folk instrumentation and folk-inspired harmonies.   It is a short, but memorable song, added to my personal playlists.    The video for the song is particularly enjoyable:

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