February 14, 2012
A sweet little love song from the sweet voiced songstress Melody Gardot…
Baby I’m A Fool, live:
words and pictures....
February 14, 2012
A sweet little love song from the sweet voiced songstress Melody Gardot…
Baby I’m A Fool, live:
February 11, 2012
Whitney Houston’s publicist Kristen Foster announced a short time ago that Whitney Houston has died. Houston, “reigned as pop music’s queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown.” She was 48. At this time, the cause and location of her death are unknown.
I have to say this will probably always be my very favorite Whitney Houston song ~~ I Will Always Love You. The video below is from her performance at the 25th Arista Records Anniversary Show in 2000 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, which I attended:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IejunkZGh58Tragic… So much talent… Lost to the world of drugs. Rest in peace Whitney…
* Cross posted at The Democratic Daily with more…
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: