Beyond the Blog with Pamela Beach

One theme, many worlds. Exploring resilience, from lived experience to imagined stories.

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“Hello, I’m Pam. I’m an author, a storyteller, and this is where I explore one big theme: resilience. My writing is born from a life of navigating challenges, from foster care and homelessness to single motherhood. Here, we’re in the business of turning scars into strength.”

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Category: Music

  • Why Rock and Roll Still Rocks: A Lifelong Love Affair

    Why Rock and Roll Still Rocks: A Lifelong Love Affair

    Born in ’61, I came of age with the thunderous heartbeat of rock and roll as my constant companion. For me, it’s more than just music; it’s a foundational element of my identity, a soundtrack to countless memories, and a wellspring of enduring inspiration. This blog explores why rock and roll’s unapologetic authenticity, powerful narratives,…

  • Still Rockin’ After All These Years (And How You Can Too)

    Still Rockin’ After All These Years (And How You Can Too)

    I’ve been a Rock ‘n’ Roll lifer for 64 years, and that feeling from a powerful guitar riff or a thunderous drum solo never gets old. The only thing that can get in the way of that passion is the price tag on the gear we love. We’ve all been there—staring at a dream guitar,…

  • Six-String Creed

    Six-String Creed

    A snarling chord on a six-string wire, A kick drum punch, a bass desire. It’s more than notes that rise and fall, It’s “us against them,” standing tall. A fist held high against the gray…

  • So, What’s Your Favorite Genre of Music?

    So, What’s Your Favorite Genre of Music?

    It’s a classic icebreaker question: “So, what’s your favorite genre of music?” For me, the answer is always simple and immediate: Rock ‘n’ Roll. It’s more than just a sound; it’s a feeling I can feel in my bones. It’s the raw, unfiltered energy of a guitar riff, the driving beat of the drums, and…