Listen to Dream a little Dream of me by Amy Zents on #SoundCloud
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Category: music
A fun song
Here we are hubby and me after a trip to a new whiskey distillery in town.
After the fun we made music.
Monroe Memories
So why is Marilyn Monroe’s beauty so iconic?
In retrospect, she seemed to be a product, as well as a person.
Colouring her hair light blonde, affecting baby talk now and then, along with her wiggle-walk, seemed to cement her reputation as a vixen, automatically discounting her innate intelligence, and setting herself up as a target for exploitation and envy.
Sadly, she was not able to find serenity in her life, although she seemed to seek it by drinking booze, smoking cigarettes, and swallowing barbiturates.
(Judy Garland also passed away from overdosing on barbiturates.)
Marilyn left a lot behind when she died at the young-ish age of 36 in 1962.
Mostly captured on film, her lovely face and figure, along with her sweet voice, is forever available and easily accessible for all to enjoy.
What are some of your favorite films with Marilyn Monroe?
I really liked her in “Bus Stop,” and “Niagara.”
I’m sorry that she had to endure all kinds of emotional and mental issues, along with addiction problems.
When you consider it, addictions and drug abuse seem to be a sad fate of many rich and famous stars.
Many of them die young, or else prematurely.
In the end, what people see when they look at Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Baker) depends on how you perceive her in the light of hindsight and our modern-day mindset.
Was Marilyn just a tragic beauty? Or was she just an enviable person out of touch with life’s realities?
Or was she like you and me, someone looking to live life, make friends and be happy.
Chances are, not being famous may be better than all the pressures of dealing with the public, and the share of criticisms, sufferings and insecurities that are often brought on by other people’s demands and expectations!
We will never know what really happened to Marilyn, since conspiracies abound surrounding her death, but in life she certainly made a splash!
On the Tube: Oxford, Morse, and Lewis
I have to say that the late John Thaw has always been a favourite actor of mine.
His Inspector Morse series was always interesting to me.
The spin off on PBS regarding Inspector Lewis is also a lot of fun!
Oxford situated in the City of Dreaming Spires holds a special place in my heart!
I do love England and what is more English than Oxford University?
So many wonderful writers came out of there, including C.S. Lewis and Tolkien!
It’s also a great research University as well.
You get a lot of Oxford in your eyeballs when you watch Inspector Morse and inspector Lewis.
If you love opera, Inspector Morse is right up your alley!
Apparently, the interest in Inspector Morse has not died, what with the new seasons and episodes of “Endeavour.”
I like watching Endeavour too!
Mark Twain got an honorary degree from Oxford University and he was always wearing his robes even to his daughter’s wedding!
Yes! There are many fine universities you can go to throughout the world, but everybody has heard of Oxford University!
Saturday Small Town Talk: Bavarian Blast in New Ulm, MN
I decided each Saturday I would review things I partook of in this city, or things that my city has to offer.
I live in the city of New Ulm, Minnesota.
This weekend we are having our big German celebration called Bavarian Blast!
Lots of German bands show up to perform their fine music!
People dance a lot to the oompah music.
Alpensterne
Dan Witucki, and his dual Alphorns
https://www.reverbnation.com/danwiituckiandmeinheimatlandmusikanten
Leon Olsen Show
https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-band/The-Leon-Olsen-Show-436876409808552/
Larry Olsen Band
https://www.larryolsenband.com/contact
Brian Brueggan & the Mississippi Dutchmen
https://m.facebook.com/590653344317744/
Marv Nissel Band
https://m.facebook.com/590653344317744/
Last night I went to see a band called Free Falling, a Tom Petty Tribute band.
We also saw some of the show, Shirts and Skins.
https://www.shirtsandskinsband.com/
All these bands have appeared at one time or another at our Bavarian Blast.
https://www.bavarianblast.com/
Anyway I’m headed back there tonight to see the Stein Holding contest.
Schunkelfest 2022
This morning we met around the Glockenspiel for the 8th Annual Schunkelfest!
It was the most well-attended one we had so far, with over 100 people in attendance.
This is the weekend of our Bavarian Blast.
https://www.bavarianblast.com/
Each Friday morning from 7 AM until 8 AM during the weekend of Bavarian Blast we shunkel.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schunkeln
It’s a fun time for the whole community!
Even the New Ulm Narren showed up to join in the fun!
Memoir Writing Group
I am writing a little memoir of my college years.
Here is the Oxford dictionary definition of the word, “memoir.”
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/memoir
Or Monday I am going to the public library to attend a public memoir writing group.
I enjoy writing.
I really enjoyed college.
Too much!
I worked at the campus radio station for 15 years as a broadcaster as well.
And yes, like Albert Einstein I am a polymath too.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymath
Unlike Einstein I did not discover the Theory of Relativity.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_relativity
My only phenomena was surviving two car accidents in two months that totaled both cars!
When I graduated I had over 500 credits from my University spanning 14 years.
I took a double major in Music and in English, along with a number of other credits in subjects ranging from anatomy, science fiction, film studies, to sailing, theater arts, chemistry, horsemanship and many, many more classes.
I took morning, noon and night classes.
I attended classes Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer.
My thirst for knowledge was driven by the fact I dropped out of high school at age 15.
I was a non-traditional student who began college at age 29. When I graduated I was in my forties!
I felt I needed to catch up intellectually.
I liked being a perpetual student.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perpetual_student
I will let you know how the memoir writing group goes next week. ✍
Thursday Book Review: Lose the Clutter, Lose the weight
Ok. So I am a pack-rat.
Where do I find the wisdom to change?
Peter Walsh!
I’ve admired his no-nonsense reasoning since the first time I saw him on TV.
But his book, “Lose the Clutter, Lose the weight,” is a good remedy for many who have too much
Here is a gem for you to consider.
Clutter comes from:
1. Bringing too much stuff into your home. 🏡 (Aquisiton)
2. Not getting rid of enough of it. (Difficulty discarding it.)
3. Allowing clutter to spread throughout your home to where it doesn’t belong. (Clutter’s core.)
So if you have ADHD like me, or just generalized anxiety disorder about your pig-sty, this book is a gem!
Of course you won’t get it all done in 6 weeks.
But, the first step is understanding what clutter is.
The first way to get started is to get educated, not overwhelmed.
Peace and love on Ringo’s birthday.
We can all do our best to make changes for a better life!
Farmer’s Market Song
I love Farmer’s markets.
I even wrote a lovely original short song about it. 🎶
So, not only can you buy fresh produce at the farmer’s market, but fresh baked goods and jars of tasty delicious delights!
Yes! Farmer’s markets may be trendy, but they are growing in popularity!
Join the trend and treat yourself at your local Farmers market!
P.S. If nothing is ready, well you just have to watch and wait!😀
Freaque’s Guitarist’s Unique Techniques
Last night hubby & I went out for some live music.🎶
The group “Freaque” was made up of one singer & 3 musicians that accompanied on a variety of instruments.
It was all original music mainly composed and song by the lead singer Gabriel Roderick.
I was very much impressed with the unique guitar technique with the metal rod on the strings.
The lead singer calls his brand of song-writing dirt-folk.
https://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2019/08/29/dirt-folk-hero-freaque-shines-a-light-on-darkness
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