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…
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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,…
dVerse MTB/Form — Trifecta of Inexcusability Part One: Unshakable Shadow (with new added link at very bottom from Turtle Talk)
A Flying Head, as depicted in Iroquois mythology. Mohawk Nation. Trifecta of Inexcusability Part One: Unshakable ShadowWhen power uses darkness to erasea people due to practices or placea karmic black hole magnet does ensuethat timeless reckoning will follow you.All atoms spin, recycled, so they sayYou won’t escape it on your dying day.A stain is cast…
FFF 62– Book Review – “Bittersweetness & Light: A Collection of Stories, Poems, & Art,” by Anne E.G. Nydam
Never forget that there is joy everywhere. I struggled to find the right words for the title of the book review and settled on transformative fairy tales plus. Each story leaves the reader with a seed that can germinate if it is nurtured. It is a magical blend of short stories, poems, and relief block…
Tao Talk 