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March 6, 2022
Waterfalls by Meshell Ndegeocello #MusicMonday
Last week, as part of Black History Month, I attended an online concert with Meshell Ndegeocello, and I remembered her song “Waterfalls.” It’s been sitting in pending status on my blog for awhile. Today seemed the right time to publish it. I like Ndegeocello’s version of TLC’s hit even better than the original. Her cover...Continue reading Waterfalls by Meshell Ndegeocello #MusicMonday →
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March 2, 2022
800 Word Story ~ Max
Welcome to another 800 Word Story where author, Bill Kirton and I write together based on a prompt. You can find out about our process here. My inspiration for this story: This one seems timely given scandals and scammers are very much in the news now. I just finished watching Tinder Swindler, Inventing Anna, and A...Continue reading 800 Word Story ~ Max →
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February 27, 2022
What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong #MusicMonday
It’s the last day of February, and I’m happy to have celebrated Black History Month with good music and art. This weekend I attended Meshell Ndegeocello No More Water/The Fire Next Time: The Gospel of James Baldwin at Symphony Space in New York—online, though the show was sold out to a live audience as well. In this special...Continue reading What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong #MusicMonday →
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February 20, 2022
Celebration by Kool and the Gang #MusicMonday
This is the third Monday of Black History Month and I’ve another song from the Playing For Change movement. It features happy and talented children in celebration, and that’s an important part of Black History Month for me—celebrating amazing Black artists, musicians, authors, educators, and friends. Over the weekend, I went with a friend to...Continue reading Celebration by Kool and the Gang #MusicMonday →
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February 16, 2022
800 Word Story ~ Surprise Guest
Welcome to another 800 Word Story where author, Bill Kirton and I write together based on a prompt. You can find out about our process here. My inspiration for this story: I operate an Airbnb in my home from time to time, and the first 200 words are based on a similar experience. I liked where...Continue reading 800 Word Story ~ Surprise Guest →
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February 13, 2022
One Love feat. Manu Chao #MusicMonday
Continuing with music to celebrate Black History Month from the Playing For Change movement, I thought to add a love song. Today of all days (call it what you like – Valentine’s Day, Love Day, Day of Chocolates and Roses, etc …) music should bring us together. It so happens it’s another Bob Marley song;...Continue reading One Love feat. Manu Chao #MusicMonday →
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February 6, 2022
Redemption Song feat. Stephen Marley #MusicMonday
To celebrate Black History Month, I’ll highlight some of music’s best Black artists and their songs, as performed by musicians from around the world. Playing For Change is a movement that connects the world through music, and I’ve featured several of their songs in the past. February started out brutally cold and now a so-called...Continue reading Redemption Song feat. Stephen Marley #MusicMonday →
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February 2, 2022
800 Word Story ~ Escape
Welcome to another 800 Word Story where author, Bill Kirton and I write together based on a prompt. You can find out about our process here. My inspiration for this story: Bill started this one and gave me a perfect opening, even though he didn’t know it at the time. During the writing of this...Continue reading 800 Word Story ~ Escape →
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January 31, 2022
Year of the Tiger #LunarNewYear
My best wishes to all those who celebrate the Lunar New Year, which starts today! 2022 is the year of the Water Tiger, and it runs until January 21, 2023. You’re a tiger if you were born in: 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022. It’s amusing to read about the...Continue reading Year of the Tiger #LunarNewYear →
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January 30, 2022
Do It Again by Steely Dan #MusicMonday
It’s the end of January, and this will be my last song taken from The Tender Bar, still playing on Amazon Prime if you want to catch it. Rumours have it Ben Affleck is in contention for an Oscar for his performance. “Do It Again” by Steely Dan plays over the end credits of the...Continue reading Do It Again by Steely Dan #MusicMonday →
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