I borrowed this album from the library on Hans’ recommendation. Thanks Hans! I was surprised to know two big songs on it, “Boogie on Reggae Woman” and “You Haven’t Done Nothin’ ” which I grew up with. I decided to go with one I had never heard before. The keyboard work and vocals are exceptional,…
Author: Lisa or Li
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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #100 — Infinity Plus One
In years gone by when my sons were young we’d tell each other I love you infinity plus one I remember when they were teens I’d come home from work to find Notes with doodles, places, times saying where they’d be Now that they’re men out on their own In another city, they text and…
dVerse — Sestina — The Tale of an Irish Rover
Oil painting by Jonelle Summerfield ‘Tis nineteen ought two. Compelled am I to tell this tale As nearer wails the banshee. After long years mulling over My harrowing adventure, truth it be, not fiction’s trail When I was much younger and a thrill-seeking Irish rover Pad and quill at your side, please scribe it…
Mister Chef Lasagna Roulette
image link As one of the newbies on this season’s Mister Chef, I really wished that one of the challenges would be for elevating lasagna. I was blessed to have been raised by two parents who loved to get creative with their cooking. Elevating the ordinary was something they competed with each other over. When…
Coloring Club Plus — 8/15/19
Bonus Pic is of a leaf on one of the two avocado trees that I have. I started these things last year from pits, both in the same container, and had them outside for the summer. I think deer came by and nibbled the leaves off of them, which made me think it was the…
Heeding Haiku With Chèvrefeuille, August 14th 2019, Tao Talk and Jade Li origin stories (I love the phrase origin story!)
Tao Talk was born a long time ago at deja news, then moved to yahoo. The individuals who posted there were people who were sick of the mayhem, trolls, etc. at the usenet group, alt.philosopy.taoism and wanted a quieter place to have conversations about taoism. As all things spring from the Mysterious Mother and all…
Still standing
image link It is February in Fresno. Living in the shadow of the mountains, but yearning for the sea, every year I take two vacations. These vacations are vital to my continued wellbeing. The winter vacation is next month, when I head east, to the mountains and hike to the peak of Mount Whitney. Breathing…
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