Category: Music
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Liking Girls (a little) Less than Boys – It Really Does Get Better
Well, the tests have been taken by Son One and Son Two. The SAT’s were said to be “Cruel and Unusual.” The PRAXIS was tiring but at least it’s done. Meanwhile both Mom and Dad had some good one-on-one time with members of the trio. I am waiting until the rest of the family arrives…
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Tornado Watches and University Exams
I was heading north to stay over at my sons’ house tonight because the oldest and youngest are heading south so that Josiah can take his Praxis exams. Currently they are parked under a bridge as a severe band of Thunderstorms are passing over. I have stayed home, and plan on driving north in the…
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Poetry Innovations, from Sculpture to Animation
We’ve been looking at some innovative ways to present poetry to a modern reader, or listener. Here are a few things I found this evening that I thought you’d enjoy. There is a library in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a few hours from my home that is combining poetry with sculpture. Take a look at this article…
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Lord Byron meets The King Blues
I suppose this wasn’t shown on BBC America, because somehow I missed this back in 2009. Apparently there was a show called Poetry Season. I wasn’t familiar with The King Blues either until seeing this poem online today, after which I started looking up their songs. And the reason I bring this to you tonight,…
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Musical Bonus Track: Stevie Smith’s “Not Waving, But Drowning,” Sung by Tanita Tikaram
Back home from a long-ish work day and glad to finally be starting my weekend. I have the poem for tonight recorded, but I need to do some editing, after a much needed nap! So first I thought I’d share this gorgeous interpretation of Stevie Smith’s “Not Waving, But Drowning.” Stevie was our poet for…
