RoadTurn: Reflections on the Paul Potts Story

I recently had opportunity to compare notes with the intrepid Larry, president of the Paul Potts Fan Club. Following the busy, busy month of March–which saw Paul touring the USA, Canada, and Mexico–both Paul and Larry are getting a well-deserved break. My calendar shows that Paul has just finished his appearances in Mexico City and [...]

When I first heard someone refer to a digital photo frame, my first thought was, “What’s the difference? Does it matter that the photo was taken digitally? Aren’t photo frames all the same?” If you are wondering likewise, take a look at this clip of the digital frame in action.

Talking about inspiration and turnaround stories…here is one about a person who was born sightless and with severe limb impairment. When asked about his disabilities, though, University of Louisville student, Patrick Henry Hughes, says that they are “not disabilities at all…more abilities.” In addition to the faith and courage exhibited by Patrick, this story also [...]

Seeing that the Be Oyster Aware movement has almost ushered in April’s National Poetry Month, we are happy to see that at least one poet has used the oyster lead-in as an entry point to the festivities. If you are among the few who have not heard of Be Oyster Aware, then waste no time [...]

There is a new post on Julie-Ann’s blog. True to form, she does a great job of updating us on the journey and giving us an inside peek at the happenings. Here’s an item of interest: Julz says that they re-visited Barberian’s Steak House, in downtown Toronto, Canada, and the manager (who was quite pleased [...]

Before reading, last fall, that Julie-Anne Potts had begun IVF treatment, I wouldn’t have known much about the procedure. Now, I’m seeing references to it on a regular basis. I’m not sure if that is like the phenomenon of buying a new car (and suddenly you see like models on every turn) or whether the [...]

Calling Paul a “walking fairytale,” Randy Cordova of the Arizona Republic turned in a beaming review of the Mesa Arts Center performance. Cordova’s style is down-home and right on, characterizing the Paul Potts style as “terminally unslick on stage, telling stories that go on a minute too long and occasionally blowing the punch lines to [...]

It turns out that this is not my last term as a Humanities major–the powers that be denied my capstone proposal and have requested a re-submittal. What a headache. It will delay my graduation for six months, since I am not able to attend school this summer. Oh well.

The HollyScoop staff checked out the Paul Potts show at the Wiltern (Los Angeles, California) and turned in an upbeat report. They found Paul to be not only a top-shelf singer, but a skilled comedian as well. The more comfortable he gets, the easier the banter and the more relaxed the crowd. Here’s an excerpt [...]

A couple of my students were talking about “going riding” this weekend. A new stable was erected recently, just up the road from the school, so I figured they were talking about riding horses. They saw my interest and asked if I like to “go riding.” That’s when I lit in with a nostalgic recollection [...]

The Arizona Republic chimes in with a sweet little article about the Paul Potts phenomenon. They raise a good question, saying “The strange thing is how his first U.S. tour is packing them in. In the Valley, he has sold out the Mesa Arts Center Thursday evening. All this in a country where Britain’s Got [...]

Any of you living a fer piece from the nearest trading post, as am I, and needing a new set of boots for the spring planting season; help has arrived. I found an online site that offers quality shoes at a decent price. They have a fair selection, from the likes of Danner, Wolverine, Rocky, [...]