words and pictures....
February 10, 2012
Today, I re-mind myself that the road to happiness is paved with my own positive attitude. Happiness is a choice that I choose… I own. Even when life puts road blocks in my way, I must remember that I can find the strength to get through the detours by choosing to be happy every day. ~~ Pamela J. Leavey
(Photo: Pamela Leavey at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge ~ c. Pamela J. Leavey 2011)
February 7, 2012
I have alluded here from time to time that I have been on a path filled with struggles in recent weeks. It has been a time that many would call, the dark nights of the soul, referring to a time in one’s life when spiritual practice and discipline suddenly loses all it’s experiential value.
This particular journey through the dark nights of the soul started for me when I had what then seemed like a minor fall in my driveway, on the last full moon, January 8 ~ the Wolf Moon.
That fall however, coupled with other concurring trials and tribulations, has managed to turn my world upside down and leave my soul weary and wondering. (more…)
February 2, 2012
The incomparable Nina Simone performing, “I Put A Spell On You” live:
January 30, 2012
A little something smooth and sophisticated tonight…
Sade performs “Nothing Can Come Between Us” Live (1988)…
I’ve always loved Sade, she’s got a style not matched by any other female singer.
January 28, 2012
A lovely version of Neko Case singing Harry Nilsson’s “Don’t Forget Me” on Elvis Costello’s Spectacle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9KrotLtC-Y
January 21, 2012
I was listening to Natalie Cole, Snow Falls On The Sahara earlier and realized I’ve never posted any Natalie here. So, we’re going back to 1975 with this This Will Be…
I had Insperable on vinyl back in the day…
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