Monthly Archives: November 2021

Crumble Cult Philosophy (Postcard Set #3) — unbolt me

by TETIANA ALEKSINA & TONY SINGLE © All rights reserved 2021 Crumble Cult Philosophy (Postcard Set #3) — unbolt me

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Autumn Hours — Annette Rochelle Aben

The shorter the days The sweeter the gaze Upon nature’s wonders in the light Ever we prize What we can take in with our eyes For too soon comes the night ©2021 Annette Rochelle Aben Autumn Hours — Annette Rochelle Aben

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Haiku 11/29/21 — Annette Rochelle Aben

Pine cones on the ground Squirrels stuff their nests with nuts Birds fill their bellies ©2021 Annette Rochelle Aben  https://ronovanwrites.com/2021/11/29/ronovan-writes-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-386-belly-stuff/ Haiku 11/29/21 — Annette Rochelle Aben

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David Bruce: Boredom is Anti-Life — Music, Opera

Music • Before becoming a famous comedian, Sid Caesar was a jazz saxophonist. He played with Gene Krupa’s band, along with pianist Teddy Napoleon and Teddy’s sister, Josephine, who was the vocalist. One day, Sid, Teddy, and Josephine were driving to … Continue reading

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Music Recommendation: Anthony Harrison — “Backburner Boy”

BRUCE’S RECOMMENDATION OF BANDCAMP MUSIC Music: “Backburner Boy” Album: GARAGE COUNTRY Artist: Anthony Harrison Artist Location: Durham, North Carolina Info: “Just another bastard out of Carolina.” Anthony Harrison: Vocals, electric guitars, acoustic guitar, lap steel guitar, slide guitar, bass, tambourine, … Continue reading

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David Bruce: Boredom is Anti-Life — Music, Names and Titles

Music • Oscar Levant went to analysis for years, but he remained an unhappy man. When a friend asked what good psychoanalysis had done for him, Mr. Levant replied, “I’m still unhappy, but at least I have some place to go … Continue reading

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Music Recommendation: The Dead Show Dealers — “Vertigo”

BRUCE’S RECOMMENDATION OF BANDCAMP MUSIC Music: “Vertigo” Album: THE DEAD SHOW DEALERS Artist: The Dead Show Dealers Artist Location: Florida Info: “The Dead Show Dealers are an Aggressive/Americana band founded in Central Florida. A single styling or genre cannot define … Continue reading

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David Bruce: Boredom is Anti-Life — Money, Mothers, Music

Money • British ballerina Violette Verdy was happy when impresario Paul Szilard managed her financial contracts when she worked as director of the Paris Opera Ballet and then as director of the Boston Ballet. She told him, “I am so happy … Continue reading

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Music Recommendation: The Harvard-Radcliffe Veritones — “Bohemian Rhapsody”

BRUCE’S RECOMMENDATION OF BANDCAMP MUSIC Music: “Bohemian Rhapsody” Album: XXV Artist: The Harvard-Radcliffe Veritones Artist Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Info: “We are the Veritones, a co-ed a cappella singing group at Harvard College. Founded in 1985 by freshmen (including Academy Award winner … Continue reading

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David Bruce: Boredom is Anti-Life — Mishaps, Money

Mishaps • Operatic tenor Leo Slezak was a big man — six-foot-four and 300 pounds. Once, while singing the role of Adolar in Weber’s Euryanthe, he accidentally stepped on a female singer’s toes. She had to stay in bed for a … Continue reading

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