January 18th, 2008
Natalie Imbruglia writes a good line when it comes to angst.
Torn is catchy and easily singable, with words any heartbroken woman can relate to…
Now, catch what ‘interpretive dance artiste” Johann Lippowitz can do with such a work…
Come on, ladies (and gentlemen). If we can’t laugh, there’s nothing left to do but cry. And who’s got […]
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December 28th, 2007
I have no idea why, but this song makes me smile every time I listen to it…
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December 16th, 2007
how YOU doin’?
Let me guess. Some of you are fighting for child support of have given up on ever receiving it. You’re looking for a new set of tires, or a home, or even a board game or a toy or two for the younger children… or a car to take the kids to serious […]
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October 5th, 2007
When I find myself falling into a funk, you can bet it’s because I haven’t been listening to enough music. My taste is eclectic, ranging from classical to jazz to New Wave to angry loud stuff… and all those other small bits in between. Music is my mood regulator, and when you’re a single mother, […]
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July 31st, 2007
I had all this great stuff I was going to expound and rale and pontificate upon this evening, but it was all derailed by a lovely little song a dear lady sent me this weekend to help me kick my blues.
I’ve only now got around to watching it, which might give you an idea of […]
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March 15th, 2007
Perhaps it’s the fact that spring is almost in the air. Perhaps it’s because my audience is pretty pressed for time and is hard pressed to make it over here with any regularity. Believe me, it’s hard for me to get over here, and I’m the one writing this blog!
But I really want to know […]
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March 6th, 2007
I dunno, this might not appeal to everyone. I was astonished to learn that music was just not very important to my ex, when it is essential to my basic happiness and well-being.
Maybe he could learn something from me ;-)
What songs get you through the toughest times? For me it changes, but everytime I think […]
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November 16th, 2006
There’s nothing quite like experiencing something beautiful, knowing with a certain dread that you will never again experience that simple, normal moment. As the exquisite sounds of I Muvrini filled the makeshift ampitheater one starry night in August, as the singer lifted his voice and asked, “A Qui Tu Es L’Amour?” (”Who adores you?” is […]
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