Sunday Night Jazz: Poncho Sanchez – Watermelon Man (Live)

Posted by Pamela Leavey on March 25, 2012

Very cool video of Poncho Sanchez at the Montreux Jazz Festival (circa 2004) performing Watermelon Man…

Poncho is a phenomenal conguero. He used to play occassionally at this little Brazilian restaurant on Ventura Blvd. in Studio City, CA., I was lucky enough to sit at a table right next to the band one night… Lot’s of fun! I love Latin Jazz…

Enjoy…

Joshua Tree in Timelapse Photography

Posted by Pamela Leavey on March 5, 2012

A little something to break up the day… This is visually astounding to watch…

The timelapse imagery was captured by the gang over at Sunchaser Pictures, who took these photos while visiting this past weekend.

Joshua Tree Journey: Part 2 from Sunchaser Pictures on Vimeo.

Enjoy… I had the opportunity while living in Los Angeles to drive through part of Joshua Tree with my daughter one time while we spending a few days in Palm Springs vacationing. It’s an amazing National Park, one I would love to visit again, although I no longer live in California.

On The River

Posted by Pamela Leavey on January 18, 2012

Having your right foot in a cast is truly a pain in the a**. I’m not sure what is most annoying about it all, but not being able to drive is a big one. It’s tough being stuck in house and dependent on family and friends for supplies, etc…

I also sorely miss my hiking at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Maudsley State Park and along Point Shore in Amesbury. Before I started hiking a few weeks ago, a good drive along the river to Plum Island always served to clear my head.

Thankfully, my hiking partner came by to rescue me on Monday and we took a wonderful drive along the Merrimack River, from Amesbury, through Merrimack and Rock’s Village and then over the Rock’s Village Bridge and back along River Road in West Newbury (my early childhood stomping grounds).

We were looking for Bald Eagles which have been here in smaller numbers this season. The Bald Eagle proved to be elusive on Monday, but we treated to a sighting of 4 – 6 Eastern Bluebirds… Yes, that’s right, the Blue Bird Of Happiness.

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Blue Whales Delight Whale Watchers in So Cal and Maine

Posted by Pamela Leavey on September 14, 2011

I just had to share this video from NBC Evening News about the pod of blue whales that have been delighting whale watchers in the Los Angeles area.

The blue whales were once almost extinct but they have mande a huge comeback and NBC News reports that a blue whale was also “spotted by whale watchers just off the coast of Maine last Sunday.”

Maybe we’ll hear of sighting by one of the more local whale watching boats here on the North Shore sometime soon.

Eric Clapton: Badge

Posted by Pamela Leavey on August 23, 2011

A little more Eric Clapton tonight, Badge, from One More Car, One More Rider, with the late great Billy Preston on the Hammond B3, David Sancious on keys and Steve Gadd on drums:

I always drift back in time when I listen to Badge.

The Beauty Of Summer

Posted by Pamela Leavey on July 21, 2011

I’ve had great success this summer with my first perennial garden as I mentioned in a post below. Yesterday I spent time weeding, dead heading and watering in preparation for the heat wave heading our way. I’m so happy to live in apartment with a lovely yard that I can garden in…

During my 19 years living in Los Angeles I was limited to potted plants outside of my apartment door on the walkway. Although they were all beautiful, it just wasn’t the same as creating a little garden paradise that is lush with the beauty of summer…

(Photo: Blackeyed Susans ~~ © Pamela J. Leavey 2011)