Serena Ryder playing at Bowery Ball Room in May 2013.photo by Lisa Gansky I believe that every little bit countsand everyone can effect change.— Serena Ryder wiki: Serena Lauren Ryder (b. 12/8/82) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Born in Toronto, she grew up in Millbrook, Ontario. She is the daughter of Barbara Ryder and Glen Sorzano and was born into…
Month: March 2025
dVerse Prosery Monday — Awake
There’s a lullaby for suffering — Leonard Cohen, from “You want it darker.” She’s running, her lungs sucking air. She’s lost on a mountainous path. She’s being pursued; by whom or what she is unsure. Focused on behind, she trips on a tree root and hurls forward, airborne, and lands on sharp granite. She feels…
Women Music March 2025 – Day 17 – Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande photo by Melissa Rose Ariana Grandephoto by Emma R Shaheen wiki: Ariana Grande-Butera (b. 6/26/93) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Regarded as a pop icon and an influential figure in popular music, Grande is known for her four-octave vocal range, which extends into the whistle register. She was born in Boca Raton, FL. She’s the daughter of Joan…
Book Review — “Unseen Academicals,” by Terry Pratchett
There are 44 books in the Discworld, put into 8 collections: City Watch, Witches, Unseen University, Death, Industrial Revolution, Gods, Bolt-On, and Younger Readers. Unseen University (UU) is the first collection I started on, with 8 books in it. Unseen Academicals is the last book in the UU collection. This is my favorite in the…
Women Music March 2025 – Day 16 — Eliane Elias
Eliane Elias I was very fortunate to have grown up in Brazil during a time when Bossa Nova was on the streets, on the radio, on television it was everywhere. I often say that Bossa Nova is part of my DNA, because the music was so strong, and growing up during that time was fantastic….
Women Music March 2025 – Day 15 Jessie Ware
Jessie Ware wiki: Jessica “Jessie” Lois Ware (b. 10/15/84) is an English singer and songwriter. She was born at Queen Charlotte’s Hospital in Hammersmith, London and was raised in Clapham, London. She is the daughter of Helena (née Keell,) a social worker, and John Ware, a BBC Panorama reporter. Jessie’s parents divorced when she was 10. She is the younger sister of English actress Hannah Ware. Her mother…
Scenic Writer Shack submission: My losing story: Permanent Vacation
Recently I wrote a story and submitted it to Scenic Writer Shack. The rules were: 500 words max story must focus on the delivery of a fridge must include yo-yo and flummoxed (confused, perplexed, flustered) choice of genres The winner was announced today. Since my story was not chosen, I’m sharing it: Permanent Vacation “Honey,…
Tao Talk 