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Interlude for a Rainbow

June 24, 2011 – 2:18 am | 8 Comments | 1 views
Interlude for a Rainbow

Eva Cassidy was perhaps one of the finest singer/songwriters to have graced this earth. Alas, she was gone too soon. So on this mellow day, I share with you her rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. May we never forget that each day brings its challenges and its rewards. I will set aside my words today, so that you may …

Mashugana on Wednesday

June 8, 2011 – 10:02 am | 5 Comments | 42 views
Mashugana on Wednesday

Though I am not Jewish, I learned the term “mashugana” at a restaurant in Pittsburgh called Gullifty’s, where they make a great dish by that name. It starts with potato pancakes on the bottom, then a layer of hot corned beef, topped with coleslaw and Russian dressing. Mmmwaw! (She blows a kiss to the Chef.) Delicious! I asked the waitress …

Savor The Moments in Quiet Nights

July 2, 2010 – 12:23 pm | 15 Comments | 2 views
Savor The Moments in Quiet Nights

Don’t let the train move so quickly and enjoy the quiet nights and thoughts of giving and loving and enjoying that which is truly purposeful and meaningful in your life. To do less is to lose the essence of beauty in heart, mind and spirit.

Angels Among Us?

June 17, 2010 – 5:39 pm | 16 Comments | 2 views
Angels Among Us?

This song by Sarah McLachlan exemplifies that belief.

That’s Me, Rockin’ The Boat!

May 7, 2010 – 7:14 pm | 6 Comments | 0 views
That’s Me, Rockin’ The Boat!

“And the people all said sit down! Sit down, you’re rockin’ the boat!” Nicely, Nicely sings it best from Guys and Dolls!
—cher

Makes You Just Want To Dance!

April 19, 2010 – 3:50 am | 8 Comments | 0 views

I saw this on FriedEggs as posted by Bluebeachsong and had to share it with you. I have to give Martie the credit for finding it. There are so many great things on FriedEggs. Give this site a visit. Warning: It is addictive. You may need a Twelve Step program to leave. Enjoy!

—cher

Saturday: Music To Work By

April 3, 2010 – 1:26 pm | 12 Comments | 1 views

I don’t know about you, but when I am doing jobs around the house, I need music to inspire me. Today I am cooking and cleaning in preparation of family arriving tomorrow. Just in case you needed a little musical inspiration, I thought I would share this with you

A Break From Politics

March 24, 2010 – 4:08 pm | 8 Comments | 1 views
A Break From Politics

It is about life’s strange coincidences and the culmination of reckoning with life’s twists and turns. The music was compelling, especially the songs by Aimee Mann.

In The Middle of The Night

March 16, 2010 – 3:35 pm | 14 Comments | 1 views
In The Middle of The Night

Cover of River of Dreams

I don’t know about you, but I love the middle of the night. Sometimes I will awaken with a thought or an answer to a problem I had not been able to find. It can be a time of revelations! The house is quiet. Everyone is sleeping peacefully and I am enjoying the stillness. Those are …

The Music of Leonard Cohen

March 11, 2010 – 2:05 pm | 7 Comments | 3 views
The Music of Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen is the master of subtle persuasion, reaching into the heart and withdrawing sensual and fervent emotion.

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