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Philly Girl 1950's

Posted on July 13, 2011 by E.J. Lyle

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……….My friend Woodie and I started hanging out in Ardmore (Philadelphia suburb) when we left the gangs in search of girls. We met our wives at the same time in Ardmore and our apartments were right next to each other. Woodie’s wife died young of breast cancer and we later started hanging out at the Fox and Hound taproom in Havertown’s Minoa shopping center. Let me tell you about these two girls that worked in the Fox and Hound. One of them was named Jean. The other was named Annie, or Frenchie as we used to call her.

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Woodie and I decided to take them out one night – so I started dancing with Jean. After a little bit she says: “can’t we go someplace”? She wanted to have sex probably. I said no, I just took you out to show you a good time. So anyhow we went to her place.

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Philly Girl 1950's

Photos: Courtesy of The Estate of Anthony Colagreco
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To Be Continued……….

Bob Dylan: Stockholm, Sweden 1966

Posted on June26, 2011 by Charles Gatewood

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……….On April 29, 1966, I took these iconic photographs of Bob Dylan. I was living in Stockholm, Sweden, and working as a darkroom technician for a photo agency called Text & Bilder. I was 23 years old, and was hoping to make photography my profession.

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Bob Dylan: Stockholm, Sweden 1966

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When Dylan came to Stockholm to play a concert, my boss sent me as back-up photographer. I out shot the agency’s top guy – and my Dylan photos were syndicated and widely published. Now I knew I could master photography and support myself in style.

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Dylan in Concert: Stockholm, Sweden 1966

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In 2009, DanaDanaDana Limited Editions published a 24 page, deluxe artist’s book containing all the best photos from my Stockholm Dylan shoot. You can view the entire book at www.ACompleteUnknown.com.

Editor’s Note: To learn more about the legendary work of Charles Gatewood, log on to www.CharlesGatewood.com.

Spotlight: Racquel Ward

Posted on May 27, 2011

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In the words of Racquel’s colleagues:

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……….”Racquel has made incredible growth in her two years as middle school special education teacher. She has worked hard to build relationships with multiple co-teachers in multiple subjects to ensure that her students receive the very best. She has set ambitious goals and pursues them with vigor. Not only has she been a strong advocate for her students, but she has spent two years working to create positive change within her school to better serve students with special needs. In addition to these accomplishments, Racquel has the biggest heart! She has been a great support system to the two first year corps members at her school and a great friend to all. It has been such a privilege and a joy to work with Ms. Ward.”

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“Racquel is not only my co-teacher with whom I spend most of my day with, she is also my second brain, my comic relief, my sound board, my mentor, and most of all my very good friend. ”

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In the words of Raquel’s students.

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“Ms. Ward gives us two chances to re-do something we missed and she pushes us to the limit.”

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“Ms. Ward really shows that she cares about the students and wants them to pass. She encourages us to try our best and to always move on. Ms. Ward is the best teacher I had ever gotten.”

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“Ms. Ward has nice brown hair. She teaches us new things and doesn’t give up on us.”

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“Ms. Ward is cheerful, intelligent, and respectful woman. She is one of my favorite teachers in the world.”

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“Ms. Ward explains all her teaching and she makes sure that we get it so we can do better in life.”

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“Throughout the year, Ms. Ward taught us things that will be useful to us for success. She is the best ELA teacher I have ever had. I love you.”

Cathy Jean Photographed On 7-14-2010

Posted On September 11, 2010

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TW: When did you first pick up a guitar and start to sing?

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CJ: My first memory of singing is at 3 years old in the basement of the haunted house I grew up in. I’d sing for hours along to the record player. Very creepy basement—I was always afraid there and later found out that it was haunted by 3 people. I first picked up a guitar at 5 years old. It was a tiny 1960’s acoustic sunburst Silvertone, thus that’s also the first brand guitar I put in my son’s hands when he was 7. My son plays guitar great and is an engineer at a hoppin’ studio now. I’ve played piano my whole life too.

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TW:  How did you arrive at the title of your latest CD release, IN THE REMAINS?

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CJ: It pretty much so describes what I’m in. I got the one-two punch. My only child/son was born when I was sixteen years old, grew up and moved out the same time I found out that my spouse has been cheating on me for years. My spouse also physically assaulted me (he bruised my larynx), which is the reason for track 14 (Asylum), my actual 911 call. By the way, this stuff makes for a hell of a non-wanted weight loss and big time unwanted trouble.

Cathy With Her Gibson

TW:  What inspires you the most to sit down and write a new song?

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CJ: I hear music all the time. A lot of it comes from being on the verge of sleep. It’s always been this way. That’s why I have to take sleeping pills every night to make it go away. Always have taken something to sleep—even as a child. I feel guilty for doing this, I’m very thankful for hearing it, but Lord, ya know… I always sleep with a pen and paper next to me. And a guitar.

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TW:  Which comes first the melody or the lyric?

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CJ: Both.

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TW:  If you were asked to pick a favorite song what would it be and how has that song impacted your approach to making music?

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CJ: I think any song that moves one person is the best song. As a songwriter, you get 3 to 5 minutes to put someone into a feeling. It certainly doesn’t take 3 to 5 minutes to write and record it, but in the long run, isn’t the feeling the goal?

In The Remains

To learn more about Cathy Jean’s music, log on to www.cathyjean.com.