It's no secret for those that know me well, Cherry Pie is my favorite dessert. I have a sweet tooth for sure. I enjoy cookies, rum and pound cakes, and Sweet Potato and Apple pies. But, none of those other desserts...
Marion’s 25 April Fools Day Sale!
by MHill | Mar 31, 2020 | Marion's Favorites, Writing
Happy April Fool's Day! However, this is no joke. I know that a lot of people are stuck at home due to the COVID-19 (AKA Coronavirus) Pandemic. First of all, I hope everybody that reads this post remains safe,...
Marion’s Favorites: Hearsay by Alexander O’Neal
by MHill | Mar 24, 2020 | Marion's Favorites
When it comes to male R&B vocalists, many people mention Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Al Green and Luther Vandross as their favorite if you are going old school. Others mention Kem, Maxwell, Anthony Hamilton,...
Marion’s Favorites: Kind of Blue by Miles Davis
by MHill | Mar 15, 2020 | Marion's Favorites
I have been in a Miles Davis listening mood recently. Maybe with everything that has happened so far in 2020 from the death of Kobe Bryant, the upcoming 2020 presidential election, and now the global pandemic of...
Marion’s Favorites: Books & Travel Podcast
by MHill | Mar 11, 2020 | Marion's Favorites
I have become a huge fan of podcasts. I enjoy the format of listening to a long form conversation about a certain subject. Podcasting has created an entirely new way of communication and getting information. I have my favorite podcasts and the Books &...
Marion’s Favorites: My Favorite 10 Songs
by MHill | Mar 1, 2020 | Marion's Favorites
I was asked a few days ago by one of my blog readers that if I had to give them a playlist of my 10 favorite songs what would I choose? Oh boy...this was hard because I had 30 songs come to mind immediately....
Marion’s Favorites: Amalaya Malbec Wine
by MHill | Feb 23, 2020 | Marion's Favorites
I’m a wine drinker, and my favorite wine is a Malbec. Malbec is known for its ample, dark fruit flavors and smoldering finish. This wine is a great alternative to a Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah. Malbec pairs well with dark meat poultry, dark meat turkey and lean red...
Marion’s Favorites: Incognito
by MHill | Feb 15, 2020 | Marion's Favorites
My wife Jessica and I went to Las Vegas in April 2019 for a mini-vacation. Most people go to Vegas for gambling, food, and shows. However, I went to Las Vegas to see my favorite band, Incognito. I’ve been a fan of Incognito since the early 1990s when I heard...
Marion’s Favorites: Ten Summoner’s Tales by Sting
by MHill | Feb 2, 2020 | Marion's Favorites
Ten Summoner's Tales by Sting has always been my favorite album by Sting as a solo artist. I believe this is Sting as his most mature and an excellent pop album. Beginning with the first single, If I Ever Lost My Faith in You to the beautiful ballad, Fields of Gold to...
Marion’s Favorites: Santa Fe, New Mexico
by MHill | Jan 25, 2020 | Marion's Favorites
I’m writing about one of my favorite places – Santa Fe, New Mexico. Known for its strong creative community, this beautiful, unique city drew me to it in 1994, when I was not quite 23 years old. I was living in Atlanta, Georgia, at the time. Desperate for a new...