Category Archives: Contemporary

On Jonathan’s Birthday – “Autumn Leaves”

. Today would have been my friend Becky’s oldest son’s 30th birthday.  Jonathan left us much too soon (a car accident in 2001), but he left lots of great memories behind for those who loved him best. One of the things … Continue reading →

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“Simple Gifts”

. There are plenty of videos with this beautiful song out there, but I absolutely LOVE the photography used in this one – it’s full of the people and things that make America such a great country: . . (“Simple … Continue reading →

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“When October Goes”

. Just ask my family – I’m one of the original “Fanilows“, and I’m not ashamed to admit it.  I’ve been hooked ever since I heard “Mandy” on the radio in 1974 (what can I say?  Other girls my age … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

I love Halloween – it’s the only night of the year when you are allowed to wear a costume without being in a play:

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“The Seal Lullaby” by Eric Whitacre

. In 2004, Eric Whitacre set Rudyard Kipling’s poem “The Seal Lullaby” to music: Oh! Hush thee, my baby, the night is behind us, And black are the waters that sparkled so green. The moon, o’er the combers, looks downward … Continue reading →

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Her Name is “Lola”….

. ….and whatever Lola wants, Lola is gonna get. . .

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“Strike Back” Theme Song – “Short Change Hero”

. We recently discovered a show/series on Cinemax called “Strike Back” – it’s become our newest guilty pleasure. There’s plenty of nice eye candy for Paul and me (some of it is definitely for “mature” audiences, though, IYKWIMAITTYD) There’s lots of … Continue reading →

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“Over The Rainbow” (Eva Cassidy)

. I’m tired of living in interesting times – Here’s a calming counterpoint to all of the madness that is going on half a world away: . (“Over The Rainbow” by the incomparable Eva Cassidy – available on CD or … Continue reading →

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For Bev – “Again Someday”

. Today would have been my little sister’s 50th birthday. Miss you like heck, Sis…. . (“Again Someday” by Blackmore’s Night – available on CD or MP3)

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“Wish You Were Here”

. Been feeling a little melancholy lately (hence the lack of posts the past few days). I’ve got a post scheduled for Sunday which – along with the recent deaths of my uncle and my cousin, as well as Lady’s passing – has me in my current state.  … Continue reading →

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