RIP… Country Legend Loretta Lynn - known for writing and singing hits like “Coal Miner’s Daugher” and “Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind)” died peacefully at her home in Tennessee this morning at age 90. She was the older sister of Crystal Gayle - whose hit “Don’t it Make My Brown Eyes Blue” we parodied on my radio show as “Donuts Make My Brown Eyes Blue” and played many times over the years.

Cute story about Lorretta… she once said, “Daddy used to come out on the porch where I would be singing and rockin’ the babies to sleep. He’d say, ‘Loretta, shut that big mouth. People all over this holler can hear you.’ And I said, ‘Daddy, what difference does it make? They’re all my cousins.’”

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It’s International “Toot Your Flute Day”…

But let's not stand on ceremony! If you don't have a Flute... Toot anyways!!!

And being October 4th... It's 10-4… aka “Broderick Crawford Day” as we used to call it on my show! As you may remember, “10-4” is what his his character Chief Dan Matthew barked out regularly on his TV show “Highway Patrol”.

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There is a growing movement in Australia to have Queen Elizabeth’s image on the $5 Bill replaced not with King Charles III as would be tradition - but with Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin - who fans say is more representative of Down Under.

- Well if that’s the criteria, why not go with Koala Bears and Kangaroos?

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According to a new study, a majority of people say listening to music is the best way to deal with a romantic break-up.

- The 2nd best way of dealing with a romantic breakup is “Throwing all their stuff on the front lawn”.

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The study also found that Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You,” and Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way” are considered two of "The Best Breakup Songs” ever recorded.

- Followed by, “If You’re Happy and You Know It… Clap Your Hands!!!”

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Wednesday!

-Dick