Demi Lovatophoto by Paige’s Concerts wiki: Demetria Devonne “Demi” Lovato (b.8/20/92) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born to former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Dianna De La Garza (née Lee Smith.) Her mother is of Irish descent. Her father, Patrick Martin Lovato, was an engineer and musician who passed away in 2013. He was of Nuevo Mexicano descent, with mostly Spanish…
MMB March — “Waters of March” (Portuguese: “Águas de março”,) by Antônio Carlos Jobim
“Waters of March” (1973) album cover When I went searching for a song with march in it, it was a treasure hunt with no limits, and oh, did I find treasure. I had heard of Jobim before so I zoomed in on the song and thought yes, let’s choose this one. There are no restrictions…
Women Music March 2025 – Day 18 Serena Ryder
Serena Ryder playing at Bowery Ball Room in May 2013.photo by Lisa Gansky I believe that every little bit countsand everyone can effect change.— Serena Ryder wiki: Serena Lauren Ryder (b. 12/8/82) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Born in Toronto, she grew up in Millbrook, Ontario. She is the daughter of Barbara Ryder and Glen Sorzano and was born into…
dVerse Prosery Monday — Awake
There’s a lullaby for suffering — Leonard Cohen, from “You want it darker.” She’s running, her lungs sucking air. She’s lost on a mountainous path. She’s being pursued; by whom or what she is unsure. Focused on behind, she trips on a tree root and hurls forward, airborne, and lands on sharp granite. She feels…
Women Music March 2025 – Day 17 – Ariana Grande
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…
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….
Tao Talk 