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Women Music March 2023 – Day 4 – Olivia Chaney

Olivia Chaney photo from 2010, taken at The Purcell Room Interview with Olivia Chaney (instead of a quote) here. I wrote about Olivia back in 2019, which you can read (and hear one of my favorite songs by her) here I’ve got, “Offa Rex” (her collaboration with The Decemberists) and her solo album, “Shelter.” Discography:…

sage haiga and scarce

Imagine my surprise at seeing the sage plant in bloom yesterday. It’s rearing to go! I will be pretty scarce this weekend due to having some writing to work on, as well as some other work on approaching deadlines. Also just heard that younger son and his family are planning on visiting town tomorrow (if…

Women Music March 2023 – Day 3 – Neko Case

photo by crazybobbles Playing in an independent rock band will eventually make you equal parts truck driver, gladiator and mule. Glamour is for those with trust funds. ~ Neko Case Neko Richelle Case, (b. 9/8/70) is an American singer-songwriter and member of the Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers. Case has a powerful, untrained…

Women Music March — Day 2 — The Judds

Naomi (left) and Wynonna (right) Judd, taken in 2008 People always say ‘They [teens] need a good talking to.’ I’ve never agreed with that. A kid needs a good listening to.~ Naomi Judd There’s just no stopping those girls with guitars.~ Wynonna Judd The Judds were an American country music duo composed of lead…

#FF — Maintenance

PHOTO PROMPT © Miles Rost My being is rife with addictions and transience. The question of chicken and egg, which came first, is anyone’s guess. At this point it doesn’t matter. Employers are desperate for workers; often anyone will do. Even someone like me. I’m hired as locksmith, maintenance, and hotel security; room and board…

Women Music March 2023 — Day 1 — Debbie Harry

Here we are again, at the first of the 3rd month of the year, and it’s time for Women Music March! The format will stay pretty much the same, where each day a woman musician will be highlighted. This is not an in-depth feature, more an introduction for those who may never have heard of…

Tanka Tuesday 309 — taste twirl

when loose leaf tea blends need pizzazz splinter of cinnamon twirls in just right flavor dance; taste bud pirouettes Shadorma form Colleen Chesebro is the host of Tanka Tuesday. Colleen says: 🌶️ This week’s challenge is The Spice of Life: Choose a spice from your kitchen cabinet, and relate its flavor to an event that…