Mister and I saw “Whiplash” a few nights ago and I’m still reeling. I liked this film – a lot. It is beautifully shot and the acting blew me away. Miles Teller is a bright kid. I…
A Song of Thanksgiving
This blog post’s title seems almost proper. Not! Mister and I learned this song years ago, from a friend’s young niece. I think that niece is about grown now, so, well, I don’t know what to say…
And So It Begins…
It’s on, y’all. Oh, it’s on. The Social Season has kicked off and for us it began with an outdoor soiree, featuring a lovely jazz band. Not only did we enjoy the music, we also got to…
Passengers In Time, Lost In Motion, Locked Together
Here’s how it happened: I broke my own rule. Every year it’s the same. I tell myself that Christmas Socks and Christmas Music do not exist until December 1st. And every year, I adhere. Until this…
“When My Soul Went Questing…”
I just finished season 2 of “Call the Midwife.” The final episode of said season ended with the line, “When my soul went questing…” Through tears, I thought about the power of those words and how utterly beautiful…
All About That Bass
I am presently hooked on “All About That Bass” – a song by Meghan Trainor that is about as catchy as they come. Released this summer, the song’s lyrics promote body acceptance and positive body imaging. When I…
London – Kate Bush
“And I can hear my mother sayin’ ‘Every old sock meets an old shoe.’ Isn’t that a great sayin’?” Kate Bush “Moments of Pleasure” from The Red Shoes 1993 We woke to a new day and…
In The Beginning…
“Out in the garden there’s half of a heaven and we’re only bluffing, we’re not ones for busting through walls. But they’ve told us unless we can prove that we’re doing it, we can’t have it all.” Kate…
I Used To Be Young
Have you ever found yourself at a show, watching the crowd around you dance and exert more energy than you can possibly muster? And even though you’re into the band, all you can do it sit in the…