Dave Wheaton

When I was born, society hadn't even dreamed about how important computers would be in our everyday lives. But in less than twenty years, they have become something that most of us can't live without. At the same time, there are several things that have disappeared from existence in that same time frame. For instance, VHS tapes. How about toys in cereal boxes? And when is the last time you made a collect call? These are just a few examples. This makes me think and wonder what part of our everyday lives will no longer be around in 20 years. I've compiled a list of my Top 5. Let me know if you disagree, or if I missed any.

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If there were ever a rock and roll story that could be told over and over, it's that of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Finally, tour manager Ron Eckerman has written what could be the most in-depth book about Skynyrd and the players in the band. Eckerman's new book, 'Turn It Up!: Love, Life and Death, Southern Rock Style' uncovers details about the band that lived the rock and roll dream and defined rock and roll tragedy.

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Music fans, fellow songwriters and critics alike tend to agree that Ryan Bingham is deserving of a spot on the short list of the best singer/songwriters of this generation. And the Oscar and Golden Globe Award-winning troubadour is back at it with his 4th studio offering, 'Tomorrowland', a CD that does not disappoint.

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Any opportunity to stimulate a kids' brain during the weekend is good. Parents, don't forget there's a way that kids can have fun this summer in an educational setting at The National Center For Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL). Every Saturday afternoon, the NCCIL hosts "Family Fun Saturdays".

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It's been eight years since the release of 'Hell Bent & Country Bound: Off The Record', and brought together some of the best in the Texas music scene. Artists whose stars were just beginning their ascent in the the scene made their way onto the 2004 compilation, including Kevin Fowler, Jason Boland, Cory Morrow and Cross Canadian Ragweed were just hitting the accelerator on their careers. Legends like Ray Wylie Hubbard, Tommy Alverson and Gary P. Nunn gave the original 'Hell Bent' great depth.

Now, 'Hell Bent & Country Bound Volume II' is on its way, and it, too, is loaded with Texas talent.

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Dates for the 31st annual George Strait Team Roping Classic have been announced. According to George’s website, the 2013 event will take place on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the San Antonio Rose Palace in San Antonio, Texas. The GSTRC is the largest open roping event in America with over $700,000 in cash and prizes available to the participants. Last year, 545 teams from all over the country competed for the 2012 championship title and grand prize.

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I was shopping with my 12 year old son at the Mall of Abilene a while back. Near the main entrance, we saw a small, maybe 5 year old boy, having what appeared to be an epic meltdown. With a mom holding the boy by the hand, the child screaming and trying his best to wiggle away to freedom. We've all witnessed this situation, right?

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Money is nice to have. The problem with money is that nobody I know - myself included - ever seems to quite have enough of it. That's a big reason why I love giving cash away every Friday with the "Friday 5 @ 5" contest on the radio.

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Mark Allan Atwood is a classic hard working, hard playing Texas artist. He's been plugging away, playing anywhere that will let him, doing what he loves for he better part of three decades. Along with his band, Brimstone, Atwood serves up a unique sound to the Texas music landscape with the release of "Burned At The Crossroads".

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I don’t usually pay close attention to what other guys are wearing, but the other day I couldn't help but notice the footwear on my coworker, Chaz. He happened to be sporting a pair of checkered Vans. You may remember it as the shoe that Jeff Spicoli (Sean Penn) used to thump himself in the head in the 1982 classic film “Fast Times At Ridgemont High”. Now, 30 years later, Chaz is sporting them on Casual Friday at the office.

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When I was in school, we always had an end of the year ceremony at which awards were given to students for various achievements. It was a big deal if you won an award, and something that could really instill a sense of pride and self-esteem in a kid.

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Our family just welcomed in a new member. Her name is Penny, and she's currently fits in the palm of my hand. We already have 2 other dogs, so my wife and I figured adding a third would be no big deal. We've raised dogs from puppies before, so this would be a piece of cake, right? It seems there are a few things we've forgotten about having a new puppy in the house, so I'm here to share what we are re-learning in my household.

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