Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella. She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, and a “horn-like” improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing. After a…
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #126 — Isolation
An oak tree, alone on a hill, may grow big and strong, but when gale-force winds descend, it may topple down. An oak forest, where trunks stand side by side, limb to limb, feet entwined with each other’s, will long endure. Oak trees do not choose where they grow. Fate chooses where the acorn finds…
Thursday Inspiration 47 — The Games People Play
Kiki was not the gambling type, which makes it ironic that she met Will at the casino. Kiki’s parents were gambling addicts. Instead of thinking of a birthday gift Kiki would like based on who she was, her parents gifted her a day at the casino with them and handed her a $100 dollar bill…
dVerse — list poem — pumped
Acceleration heart thumps Beauty Curves Dynamic lean muscles flex Exhaust Fast fit endurance Grip Handlebars a solid hold Injection Joy mufflers rumble Kick-start again, Mick! Leathers slapping, Sheryl Maintenance everlubes Noise duets Open road Performance wherever, whenever Quick Rally electrolytes, shower Sleek Throttle pumped, Steven Unsafe Richard Victory bareback Wind resistance X-rays fight the power…
It’s time! — Blogging From A to Z April Challenge
Are you planning on participating in 2020 A to Z this year?? Last year was my first time and I had a lot of fun researching for the topics I chose. I also enjoyed blog-hopping other participants’ offerings and made some new blogging friends along the way. It’s time? Time for what? Time to share…
#FF — Hacienda del Sol
Mitch and Rachel found the perfect assisted living center. “Mother will love it. Two bedrooms, one for her computer and books; washer-dryer in-unit; she can bring both cats…” “And the beautiful grounds! Acres of paved paths, lined with roses – it even has a plaza with a fountain!” They moved me in and sold my…
Women Music March #4 — Linda Thompson
I heard Linda Thompson’s (now-ex) husband, Richard’s, music first, which led me to Linda. Linda’s voice has so much emotion in it. When I went looking for a song with her without Richard, I came across this one. Knowing who she is singing it to makes it so much more powerful. Linda Thompson (née Pettifer,…
Tao-Talk 