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4 wonderful discs featuring early Louis (“Loo-is”) Armstrong. Mostly instrumentals with  vocals by Louis, Maggie Jones, Bessie Smith, Bertha (“Chippie”) Hill, and Jimmie Rodgers. Featured musicians: Joe Oliver, Lil Hardin (Louis’s first wife, piano), Sidney Bechet, Fletcher Henderson, Coleman Hawkins, … Continue reading →

and his 1861 book Utilitarianism promoting the ideal of the greatest good of the greatest number. Has always worked for me as a guiding philosophy since university. BTW, my first exposure to philosophy: Shakespeare’s Hamlet in 1967/gr. 12.

gets in there pretty early: “I’m the king of the castle and you’re the dirty rascal”. The way kids naturally play.

Enjoying a glass of Wolf Blass Shiraz before sup (sirloin tip roast beef, Yorkshires, potatoes, gravy, peas and carrots, jelly salad, a soft bun and white and green pickles followed by Family Market lemon meringue pie to die for) with … Continue reading →

that pop in while I’m doing something else, usually physically, often turn out to be auditory/musical ones. This morning, filling the bird tray outside, Buzz Clifford’s “Baby Sitting Boogie” from 60 years ago popped into my head. I certainly have … Continue reading →

(My daughter’s rabbit celebrating at home today.)

*This video can be found on YouTube: Then key in–Macbeth de William Shakespeare- Teatro con Kenneth Branagh (Ingles) One of the main components in this fantastic product co-directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh is the venue–a deconsecrated Manchester church which … Continue reading →

The First Instrument I’d Ever Wanted to Play In 1959, drummer Sandy Nelson released “Teen Beat” on 45 rpm, one of which my young aunt owned and which I got to play while in grade 4, permanently burning it in … Continue reading →

1990 by Paul Simon on his classic Rhythm of the Saints album. “I believe in the futureI may live in my car My radio tuned toThe voice of a star Song dogs barking at the break of dawnLightning pushes the … Continue reading →