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artemis53:
Sometimes I inadvertently roll my eyes and shake my head. Am I missing something here or do I need to dance in place like the ballerina in the jewelry box? |
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 November 13, 2017 at 10:13PM
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artemis53:
I thank all that thought of myself during the hurricane. I will return tonight to work and hope I can keep it together. |
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September 15, 2017 at 9:47AM
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artemis53:
Well. I think I'm off my chain after what I composed at 3 in the morning. This one ain't gonna be good for the classicists. |
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August 15, 2017 at 11:07AM
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artemis53:
Oh, my. I finally got my firworks...Kaboom. This one has been quite an arduous trip. |
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August 11, 2017 at 10:16AM
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artemis53:
i am exhausted. My Son is searching for flights to see him in Texas before he deploys. I most certainly didn't sign up for this but I'm here and just need to get over it. This is quite a strange world.
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August 4, 2017 at 7:11AM
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artemis53:
My youngest Son will be deployed for the 3rd time with an initial MOS to Germanny. I must have been extremely STUPID when I marched against Vietnam and for equal rights for women. Perhaps I was just not reading the fine lines. BTW. He knows this song since I was at high school and drove to Kent when after the shootings the guard would still come to campus. |
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August 3, 2017 at 1:05AM
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artemis53:
I crossed a boundary today, It's not my personal boundary but one set to limit the scope of my writing. I went into politics (OMG, how could you do that) :-0 I've been around the block a few times and can catch what is in the wind so I put my thoughts down (How dare you) ;o Take it or leave it. It's just an opinion and we are free to voice ours on this site, right??? |
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July 27, 2017 at 12:07PM
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artemis53:
I must resign myself to the fact that I truly cannot win a ribbon no matter how I try. It's just not in the cards and entering a contest is the kiss of death for me. I'm grateful for my writers ribbon and of course for my trophy on my vanity in my bedroom. Was I born too early or much too late? I wonder. |
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July 26, 2017 at 9:57PM
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artemis53:
I am going to be gone (off the radar) for a few days so forgive me if I don't get back to you immediately. I will answer all when I am back. Sorry for the inconveniece! |
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March 18, 2017 at 2:32PM
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artemis53:
Joan was right about the blue eyes. Ask Steve. He also was once more "Tangled up in Blue."
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September 14, 2016 at 9:12PM
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artemis53:
Ive always loved this song and know I used it for another poem but that's WAY too tough for me to wander through all of my writings.
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July 1, 2015 at 7:03AM
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artemis53:
The other day I put in a question to the forum re: free (form) verse. Julia and Michael were kind enough to give me some insight. Perhaps it's "Just the Season of the Witch" but all that seems to be coming out of me are these streams of consciousness sometimes held together by a single string but I feel it still counts.
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June 26, 2015 at 7:02AM
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April 2, 2015 at 6:24AM
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artemis53:
Just went to the forum re: Michael Cahill's comment on the 5 trophies for poet and don't see what the problem is by bringing it to 10. Is it exclusivity? "Top Ten" is pretty much a standard. Why only top 5 when the inordinate differences between novelists and poets is so obvious? |
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March 27, 2015 at 10:24AM
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artemis53:
Once upon a time I worked when I pleased.
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February 19, 2015 at 4:42PM
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artemis53:
A good morning to all as we gather together on this earth. I am off to the gym and Yoga to start my day. It feels rather good to be back.
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February 11, 2015 at 7:21AM
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FanStory wrote to artemis53:
Congratulations! My Petals of Remembrance won the contest "Valentines Poetry Contest" |
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February 25, 2013 at 12:08AM
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artemis53:
Way too busy to be putting my time into writing. I'm in the middle of online education along with everything else imaginable! |
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February 11, 2013 at 10:46AM
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artemis53:
Back to being a critical care nurse again (nights of course). I wasn't around for a month due to some pretty intensive re-training and will be back sporadically. It is completely different after having the years as a Psych nurse in between. Seems I'm always reading something into a situation. On the other hand, it's easier to just brush some things off. OOOhhhh! Valentine song.
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February 7, 2013 at 9:42PM
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artemis53:
My last poem is called "Contemplation." This year was not the easiest for me and life seemed to be "slapping me around quite a bit" never quite knowing when the next shoe would drop. I have been blessed with a friend of over 20 years who has seen it all and is a wonderful listener. After the last difficult incident, I finally said to her that I've known worse. She agreed with me. I guess that's what the poem is about. I could only make it through the present times of hell and quite honestly, injustice if I hadn't been through the fires before. |
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December 26, 2012 at 8:21PM
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artemis53:
Monty Python and the Bridge of Death. To get the most from this piece, please review the first posted Monty Python r/t the "Coconut Scene" excerpt on my poem to both enjoy and understand this very harrowing encounter.
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December 23, 2012 at 10:37PM
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artemis53:
"That's what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown."
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December 23, 2012 at 9:05AM
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artemis53:
The 'Leg Lamp'..."A Major Award!"
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December 23, 2012 at 8:51AM
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artemis53:
a Christmas Story with the ritual and "nuance"
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December 23, 2012 at 8:39AM
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artemis53:
The French taunt of "English Pig Dogs....
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December 22, 2012 at 8:04PM
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artemis53:
And as to the government...
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December 22, 2012 at 7:53PM
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artemis53:
Throughout the movie the question of a bird being able to carry a coconut is woven through. See if you can see anything in this scene.
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December 22, 2012 at 2:51PM
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artemis53:
Take off on "Coconut Scene with Cats." Yes. Stupid but not that bad. Take note that the oatmeal boxes are fashioned into turrets ;)
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December 22, 2012 at 2:33PM
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artemis53:
The knights and the shubbery. "Hard economic times...for a 'shrubber."
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December 22, 2012 at 10:56AM
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artemis53:
Success!!!!
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December 22, 2012 at 10:06AM
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artemis53:
Time to get some joy and laughter in all of the darkness we have seen lately. Sorry! I couldn't edit out the ad.
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December 22, 2012 at 9:49AM
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artemis53:
Just great to hear this one again.
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November 19, 2012 at 11:24PM
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artemis53:
This one is by Oozer and I think it's terrific!!!!
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November 13, 2012 at 10:39AM
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artemis53:
Let's not forget!
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October 31, 2012 at 12:02AM
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artemis53:
Just had to post this. You forget how beautifully aligned The Beach Boys voices were. I found this one A Capella and it's a stunning example of their precision. I think that Brian Wilson and Mike Love (cousins) are the only one's left. Thing is, Brian kinda left a long time ago.
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October 9, 2012 at 10:48PM
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artemis53:
Something to think about...
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September 28, 2012 at 9:03PM
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artemis53:
Still so relative today!
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September 8, 2012 at 2:44AM
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artemis53:
My Father came from a Catholic, European background being first born generation in the United States. He kept to his chosen faith and never held it against me when I broke away. He was in his last year when Pope John Paul died and we watched much of the television coverage together. When I told him who the new pope was, he shook his head and said "They're being too careful."
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September 2, 2012 at 12:42PM
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artemis53:
I am behind on my reviews and will get to them as quickly as I can. Once more, I have painted myself into a corner with my multi-tasking and will have one free day for reviews on Sunday. |
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August 24, 2012 at 5:38PM
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artemis53:
S saw them in concert and brilliant is not close enough to the word that could be used for their performance. I love this song of looking and knowing there IS someone out there, Just open your mind!
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August 9, 2012 at 1:12AM
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artemis53:
Well, "Rhyming" received an "All Time Best." I most certainly wasn't sure of that one. What I really need is a vacation. |
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July 31, 2012 at 12:17PM
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artemis53:
What a relief to write and put out that poem called "Rhyming." I swear I've been beside my self lately hitting just the right notes and keeping within the framing. It felt so good to just be free and carefree, kinda Southern Style ;)
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July 30, 2012 at 12:15AM
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artemis53:
I am a bit upset regarding the reactions to my write, "What God Does Not." As a rule I have ALWAYS let the reader interpret the poem. I've read enough reviews that I could see a pattern appearing in which the readers were setting up battle lines (subtly).
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July 16, 2012 at 11:22PM
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artemis53:
'Don't cry, don't raise your eye. It's only teenage wasteland!"
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July 9, 2012 at 3:14PM
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artemis53:
I can't believe I missed this one.
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July 6, 2012 at 1:28PM
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artemis53:
Just got this from a friend, Red Skelton was a comedian who started in Vaudeville and was one of the few that survived to make it onto TV. He always came up with characters that he would take on during his show and he was very popular with my parent's generation. Since today is Independence Day, I'm posting this because I CAN!
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July 4, 2012 at 2:58PM
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artemis53:
I also loved this one in the morning by Joni. The "Ladies of the Canyon" is one of my favorite compositions by her.
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July 4, 2012 at 1:01PM
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artemis53:
Woke up this morning and it was beautiful. I've had "Chelsea Morning" going through my head for hours! I do believe that Chelsea Clinton was named after this song but Hillary will have to verify that ;)
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July 4, 2012 at 12:55PM
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artemis53:
I have been back and forth between two houses trying to make it through the flood waters to to 'dog sit' for my best friends. I will finish the poem to my parents when I get back to the other computer in an hour (it was inadvertently posted before I was finished with it). I have put off writing on this subject because it is still so painful to me and I loved spending time with them after quite a fiery youth (Am just like my Mother). If you care, I wrote a short story on this site called "Planting Cannas" when I first came here. It is about my Father's last year of life in which I had the privilege of being with Him. Mother held on but was gone a few years after progressing into dementia. I was blessed because she always recognized me up until she passed. |
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June 29, 2012 at 3:25PM
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artemis53:
I just had to post this remastered version of Grace Slick at Woodstock. Is it exactly like the recorded version? No. Of course she was up all night and probably pretty blown away but never missed a beat or flattened a note that morning.
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June 23, 2012 at 11:42PM
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artemis53:
My sister and brother introduced me early on to Peter, Paul and Mary. I was too little and antsy to sit and listen to their songs but learned them flawlessly and we all sang them together in harmony. Years later, this song was written. To this day i think that it's one of the best songs that can ever be played at a wedding. Paul Stookey leads the stage.
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June 21, 2012 at 12:28AM
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artemis53:
This is Judy's version. it's all in the voice.
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June 18, 2012 at 11:08PM
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artemis53:
This song is very special in my family. Not only did we sing and play it when we were young but it became a part of celebrations from weddings to anniversaries. It sums up a lot about life and we've lost some along the way but, there still here. This is the Beatles version obviously. I am also going to post the version by Judy Collins in her beautiful voice.
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June 18, 2012 at 10:58PM
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artemis53:
I knew that posting my last poem about the South in the actual dialect would be controversial. The written word is not the spoken word. I have an acute precision with English if need be and can be as erudite as the next but that is a choice. My piece was written in the thickest of the vernacular that is not used all of the time here. Rather, we have a softer sound to our words than many but can hop right into those thick, yet clipped words whenever the situation warrants. It is about simplicity, courtesy and a well honed respect for consideration that can be found in all small towns within this country. |
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June 15, 2012 at 5:51PM
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artemis53:
This is a long video but Lynard Skynard has been an amazing band having reformed after many were killed in a plane crash. They gathered members from other bands and found a renewal. One of the lead guitarists was from "The Outlaws" and name was Huey. He lived in my little town and was the neighbor of a close friend and I saw him often at friends or even shopping at the grocery store. this is my favorite song from them.
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June 15, 2012 at 5:32PM
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artemis53:
This is the original of Stevie Nicks in concert. Towards the end you can see the guitarist "tear up." My eldest son said this song reminded him of me and how much he loved it. I'm really not that surprised. At his wedding, the song that I chose for our dance was Lynard Skynards "Simple Kind of Man."
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June 12, 2012 at 3:14PM
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artemis53:
Now that I'm on the subject of today's women in music I'll say that I love the Dixie Chicks with their purest of harmonies. They are the ONLY one's that can get close to the feelings in Stevie Nicks' "Landslide." This may have an add on it but wait it out. It's well worth it.
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June 12, 2012 at 3:07PM
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artemis53:
Tracy Chapman is one of the most deep hearts of music that I've seen come out in the millennium. "Finally the tables are starting to turn...talking about a Revolution." And the line "Crying at those doors of the Army of Salvation." Her songs are deeply rooted in the '60's of change, revolution, hope and despair.
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June 11, 2012 at 11:28AM
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artemis53:
This is another version. I recognize many of the picture from my picture library. I will be getting all of those cd's by these women. Phenomenal and humbling!
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June 9, 2012 at 2:35PM
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artemis53:
Did some searching on my Mother's side of the family (the crazy Irish side) and found her surname to go back to the earliest areas of Celtic civilization in County Sligo. It made sense since County Mayo is a part of that area and my grandfather's family came from there. seems that the family was pretty powerful (probably a bunch of brigands) and held the County Seat (manor) since ancient times (Sounds like savages to me). The family name was associated with the descendents of a Niall who was supposed to be "One of the nine hostages" (need some clarification here). Niall was the 4th century High King of Ireland so I guess that I'm duly impressed. Got the info from a genealogy site. Even though my Grandfather was born at the turn of the 20th century, he was an impressive height of 6'3" and my Mother was 5'5" when most women were 5"2" at the max so I figure that my ancestors must've been pretty, darned big (and probably ruthless). The family motto is roughly translated into an honor for their land.
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June 9, 2012 at 1:08PM
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artemis53:
Grace Slick was not the first female singer in Jefferson Airplane but she was the right one. Her voice was powerful and commanded attention...and she got it. This clip is from morning at Woodstock and "Somebody to Love." This one she was out of control with but simmered down into her mystical place by the time it came to do "White Rabbit."
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June 9, 2012 at 12:10PM
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artemis53:
This I believe was from "Gaucho" an amazing album by Steely Dan. "Time out of Mind" was a 'driving song' for me. Top down and wind in my hair blasting out the words, my right hand in the air and singing "Tonight we might touch the Dragon." Yep. And that silver DID turn to gold. This isn't the best video but I wanted to hear each precious word.
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June 8, 2012 at 11:16AM
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artemis53:
One of my favorite bands was "Steely Dan." I believe I still had everything they made. I've chosen "Babylon Sisters' because it's not as well known as "Deacon Blues. Aja or Katy Lied." There songs always were about missing that one chance, always coming in second place or how do we get ourselves out of this one. their musicians were always flawless!
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June 7, 2012 at 3:04PM
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artemis53:
Janis Ian was another one of those strong spirits in the '70's. She put down a different side that wasn't about love. It was about insecurities and societal hierarchies that left many in personal turmoil. This is the best video of this song that I've seen. "At Seventeen" was a touchstone for many.
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June 5, 2012 at 9:55PM
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artemis53:
Once more I'll go onto the strong women of music. Joan Baez actually took Bob Dylan under her wing and helped to promote him. "Diamonds and Rust" is one of the most phenomenal 'break-up' songs ever written..."speaking strictly for me we both could've died then and there" speaks volumes. She still lives in California, one of the original "Ladies of the Canyon."
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June 4, 2012 at 1:29AM
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artemis53:
This is the full version of what we know is "Find the Cost of Freedom" Which is "Daylight Again". Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young could put gems down that brought you to your knees. Many songs of this type were from the Civil War and different versions can be found to this day.
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May 30, 2012 at 12:32AM
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artemis53:
Over 15 years after the fact, I wrote my 6,000 words on the shootings at Kent State University. I also traveled to the campus and could still see the bullet hole in the sculpture outside of Taylor Hall, the College of Architecture. The campus is beautiful with proud sandstone buildings set on rolling hills with sidewalks lined by lilacs. If history is forgotten, this can happen again. The bars on Water street off campus still kept this song on it. I wonder if it's played anymore or even there still.
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May 27, 2012 at 9:25AM
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artemis53:
I have this as an illuminated lithograph from the early twentieth century in the original frame with the copyright of 1910 by Doubleday. I'd often read it to my sons but also for myself to keep perspective. It still stands today as far as I'm concerned.
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May 26, 2012 at 8:43AM
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artemis53:
Though this song was attributed to 'The Sparrow', Judy Collins," it was penned by Sandy Denny from "Fairport Convention." This is her own accoustic version. I'll put up Judy later on.
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May 25, 2012 at 12:08PM
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artemis53:
I don't know how many know of Phoebe Snow but just listen to her!
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May 25, 2012 at 9:45AM
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artemis53:
always talk about strong women. It's time for me to put down a few ;)
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May 25, 2012 at 9:38AM
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May 25, 2012 at 9:21AM
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artemis53:
I'm just going to put something down here so that the ribbon doesn't keep jumping off of the page at me ;) |
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May 17, 2012 at 2:03PM
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FanStory wrote to artemis53:
Congratulations! The March winner of the Recognized Writer reward. |
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May 9, 2012 at 11:27AM
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artemis53:
How do I embed youtube into these spots/ Any takers? |
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April 15, 2012 at 11:14AM
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artemis53:
An icon that one can always find their soul within. Joni Mitchell.
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April 11, 2012 at 12:17AM
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artemis53:
I'm Off to work this evening as my 12 hour shift awaits me. Nursing is said to be a 'demanding' profession. For myself, I couldn't have imagined a more fulfilling career. |
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December 23, 2011 at 9:38AM
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artemis53:
Today was exquisite with a warm, intermittent breeze blowing and the Florida sky a vivid blue. I took my camera and went searching for the architectural personalities of my quaint, southern, antebellum town. The light was on my side and I walked from brick street to brick street allowing the warmth of the sun to caress my shoulders and the glory of those cherished edifices to fill my lens. The day was productive and only reinforced the love of this place that I am privileged to call home. |
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December 22, 2011 at 11:17PM
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