It takes 3.6 million jasmine blossoms to make one pound of jasmine essential oil. There are 9,600 drops of it in every pound. Dividing the number of jasmine blossoms by 9600 comes to 375 jasmine blossoms per drop of oil. When I woke up this morning and looked outside, I saw my barn had burnt…
Month: March 2020
under the new moon — K.
The wonderfully talented artist/poet, Kerfe Roig, brightens my day with her worldview, as expressed through her art. Please take a moment to enjoy today’s offerings from her. The day is dreary and cold. A passing subway train, nearly empty, rattles the window as I remove the screen. A few black umbrellas walk by. The…
Women Music March 2024 Day 17 — Cynthia Erivo
Cynthia Erivo at Kennedy Center 2023 I know Cynthia is not a superstar (yet!) but she is on her way, mark my words! Cynthia Onyedinmanasu Chinasaokwu Erivo (born January 8, 1987) is an English actress, singer, and songwriter. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Tony Award and a Grammy Award, and has…
Movies, Movies, Movies! #30 March 24, 2020
Welcome to another installment of Movies, Movies, Movies! I’ve been busy watching Season 2 of Altered Carbon, saw the ‘tween series anime, “Unsleeved,” and will plan on covering all three probably next week. Queen & Slim (2019) Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine, Chloë Sevigny Director: Melina Matsoukas Genres: Road Trip; Fugitives Synopsis: Two…
dVerse — Q — Talisman (about George Harrison)
Conjuring refrained wah-wahs Apple scruffs bridge two worlds Sad gnome sheds his beard A clean-slated tap-dancer Twirls through Friar Park Magic mantra circuits of Kaleidoscopic waves Neutralizes shadows even In darkness. No matter how Your head is turned, The love light will shine in. I wrote my quadrille on George Harrison and, “All Things Must…
#Haikai Challenge #131: first [cherry] blossoms* (hatsu hana)
Grey skies, white blankets Cherry trees dream of blossoms – Spring in name only. Audiences wait Silent, for the Spring showing – Star is dawdling. Hawks cry our thoughts, recalling memories of bursting pink perfumed dots. Chipmunks munch pine nuts like popcorn, watching previews – cherry blossoms sleep. Before the glory of pink blossoms must…
Women Music March #16 — Dolly Parton
I’ve always enjoyed Dolly Parton’s music and acting. After watching her in Ken Burns’ Country Music series, I admire her even more. Dolly is a superstar in many fields, not the least of which is business. Today is another two-fer, with the 2nd song after the lyrics of the first song. Dolly Rebecca Parton (born…
Tao Talk 