Monthly Archives: November 2009

Live in Joy

Live in Joy, In love, Even among those who hate. Live in joy, In health, Even among the afflicted. Live in joy, In peace, Even among the troubled. Look within. Be still. Free from fear and attachment, Know the sweet … Continue reading

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SUNDAY MUSIC ~ End Of The Road

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V.I.P.

This is as close to New Orleans as I’ve ever been! Good Jazz, damned American.  

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Antique Postcards ~ HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Lots of old cards show kids riding turkeys, did they really do that?

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Antique Postcards ~ Pumpkin Man

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The Ballad Of Casey Deiss

One of my favorite old acoustic numbers. The orchestration adds a beautiful touch. This is a true story of the life and death of one of Shawn’s friends. I was lucky enough to see this live. Sometimes music and the … Continue reading

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SUNDAY MUSIC ~ When Jesus Comes Down

This is the Vaughn family from Salem Missouri. I look forward to seeing them at this year’s Katy Days celebration.

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OLD THINGS part 5

This is an old kitchen tool. This tool was used when an Ice Box was just that, a box that held a big block of ice. Before refrgieration, if you wanted an iced drink, it was up to you to … Continue reading

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Requiem Mass in D Minor VI – Confutatis and Lacrimosa

Mozart died before finishing the Requiem Mass, and his wife Constanze gave the task of finishing the work to a pupil of Mozart’s named Süssmayr. From the Sanctus onward, the Requiem is the creation of Süssmayr, though he did use … Continue reading

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A Pittance Of Time on Veteran’s Day

SOMETIMES, people say “everything happens for a reason”.  I say Bollocks!. This week, at Ft. Hood Texas, brave soldiers died FOR NO GOOD REASON. I hope that those surrounding those soldier’s friends and families have the good sense to NOT … Continue reading

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