Everett Jenkins Birthday Blog

88888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 I cannot explain my affection for the music of Roger Whittaker, but affection it is.  His "The Last Farewell" was a theme song for my year of 1975.  So, it is with vivid memories and great sadness that I note the passing of Roger Whittaker and remember the meaning of his most famous song. Roger Whittaker - The Last Farewell 1975 - YouTube THE LAST FAREWELL - ROGER WHITTAKER - YouTube Peace, Everett "Skip" Jenkins Fairfield, California September 20, 2023 8888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888 Roger Whittaker, Balladeer With an International Following, Dies at 87 A Briton with a rich baritone, he charmed audiences, mostly in Europe and America, with sentimental songs, like his signature hit, “The Last Farewell.” Share full article Roger Whittaker in an undated photo. He wrote much of the music he performed, appeared on countless television an...

Every year, as part of my Easter and Christmas observances, I watch Franco Zeffirelli's beautiful portrayal of the Christ story, "Jesus of Nazareth" Jesus of Nazareth (TV series) - Wikipedia For me, the highlight of the six-hour miniseries is not the birth of Jesus, nor the performance of the miracles, nor the Crucifixion, nor the Resurrection.  The highlight of the six-hour miniseries comes midway when Jesus is at the height of his ministry and delivers the Sermon on the Mount  (165) Jesus of Nazareth - The Sermon On The Mount - YouTube I do not know why, but every time I listen to this portion, a chill runs up my spine. However, it is only afterwards that I become a little bit disappointed because I know that this portrayal of the Sermon on the Mount is not accurate and that perhaps the most important part of Jesus' message was left off.  Thus, when I began the Black Alumni Weekend Memorial Service in 2011, I wanted to make sure that the most important part of the m...