“Terminal Wasteland?” tells about my relationship with a partner from 2006 – 2017. It began as two broken and lonely people desperately seeking warmth in what seemed at the time a very cold world. Each of us had heavy loads of baggage that we sort of just hurled into the corner and forgot about, so…
Women Music March #23 — Grace Slick (in Great Society)
Jim Adams suggested I feature Grace Slick on Women Music March. Thank you, Jim, I was surprised at how much I learned about Grace while composing the post. Please feel free to add any other information on her in the comments section. Grace Slick (born Grace Barnett Wing, October 30, 1939) is an American singer-songwriter,…
#Haikai Challenge #132 — Covid-19 — Disruptor
Crowned thief in disguise Trojan horse hugs from loved ones Steals my peace of mind Solitude turns with vengeance From peace to imprisonment Frank J. Tassone is the host of Haikai Challenge. Frank says: Write the haikai poem of your choice (haiku, senryu, haibun, tanka, haiga, renga, etc.) that alludes to coronavirus (covid-19).
Women Music March #22 — Diana Ross
I remember when Lady Sings the Blues came out at the theater and how enthralled I was with it, how glamorous everyone looked and how fraught with emotion it was. I remember having the album and listening to it enough to pick favorite songs. This one is my favorite from it. Diana Ross (born March…
#SLS — Joanne by Mike Nesmith (with First National Bank)
Jim Adams is the unwavering host of Song Lyric Sunday. This weekly feature is more important than ever in these times. Jim, thank you for hold down the fort. Jim says: This week we have Touch/Feel and I think that everyone should be able to find a song that uses one of these prompt words….
#MM Saturday Mix — Too Many Desserts
Too Many Desserts All flesh is meat, our tastes we sate On carnal plate Our earthly mete The seasoned heat Not care nor pride for what we do Before we’re through The harms we cause Will give us pause Our time on earth has been pried loose Necks in the noose So go we…
Women Music March #21 — Sinead O’Connor
Sinéad O’Connor is a musical artist who has had her fair share of controversy. Some might even call her a political activist. I’m not very familiar with her music, but I do love her cover of Prince’s “Nothing Compares to U.” I listened to and read the lyrics of quite a few songs before choosing…
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