Tag Archives: music

Hallowe’en 7… Shelob

Posted on October 30, 2013 by motleydragon

Spiders creep me out… even the “teensy weensy spider” that went up the water-spout in that children’s song. I know that spiders have an important niche in the ecosystem, including my garden, but that’s a moot point.  I don’t like … Continue reading →

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Mind over matter

Posted on October 5, 2013 by motleydragon

Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.  (Mark Twain) We celebrated my husband’s birthday this week. I had intended writing a blog that celebrated his fine qualities and many achievements, but it … Continue reading →

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Loony Tunes

Posted on August 23, 2013 by motleydragon

More songs about the moon… Read about it here!

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Claire de Lune

Posted on August 22, 2013 by motleydragon

Did you seen the blue moon last night?  Awesome.  There really is a “blue moon” behind the expression, “once in a blue moon”.  We had a clear humid sky and the effect was wonderful.  Read about it here.  ‘Blue Moon’ … Continue reading →

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Music as a Pattern

Posted on July 25, 2013 by motleydragon

Curmudgeon Bludgeon commented on yesterday’s blog, Dynamics of the Subway! I feel like I have just received a gift that I will return to over and over.  I hope my fiber artist friends discover these, too… the graphic art ideas … Continue reading →

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Dynamics of the Subway

Posted on July 24, 2013 by motleydragon

My husband and I attended a seniors’ meeting and luncheon this morning, a very nice group we attend together every month.  But the speaker was tedious and then we sang … The Happy Wanderer,   This Land is Your Land, … Continue reading →

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Stormy Weather… again

Posted on July 20, 2013 by motleydragon

Since the power came back on I have been exploring YouTube for versions of Stormy Weather.  This is from a live performance by Ben Webster in Copenhagen in 1965. Although there was severe damage to trees and property on our … Continue reading →

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Ebony and Ivory

Posted on July 19, 2013 by motleydragon

“Ebony and Ivory” is a 1982 number-one single by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder. 1982… 31 years ago.  Did we really believe that racism would disappear if we modified our attitudes and behaviour, if we accepted each other and embraced … Continue reading →

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Genesis

Posted on July 16, 2013 by motleydragon

Curmudgeon Bludgeon  sent this comment to my blog, “Bucket List”.  What a wonderful surprise! My sons frequently played their Genesis albums, along with the other music they loved.  I am grateful to be reminded of the sounds filling the house … Continue reading →

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Sonnet XXXIII

Posted on July 4, 2013 by motleydragon

Even violent changes in summer weather can be beautiful.  Enjoy! 1. Full many a glorious morning have I seen 2. Flatter the mountain tops with sovereign eye, 3. Kissing with golden face the meadows green, 4. Gilding pale streams with … Continue reading →

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