Monthly Archives: June 2017

New sounds

When I was in my late teens New Age music arrived on the scene. Artists like David Lanz, Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, Andreas Vollenveider and others introduced music that was, in many ways, more simple, more ethereal, with just a touch … Continue reading

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Ode to aging

Trigger warning: Not for the faint of heart Ayup. One of the down-sides of aging is confused hair.

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You’re a 31-year-old wizard, Harry!

Evidently it’s been 20 years since Harry Potter first exploded on the children’s literature scene. It doesn’t seem that long to me, and that’s probably because I was late to the Harry Potter party. I was in college when it … Continue reading

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Go for the big guns!

I recently saw some clips from a couple different sci-fi movies depicting human soldiers in combat against aliens. In one they were up against alien robots, and the other against swarms of huge alien bugs. In both cases they were … Continue reading

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More than birds

I know I just posted something from this guy, but today I found this little ditty. I’ve loved this song for quite some time already, but his vocal arrangement is phenomenal. His lush jazz harmonies give me tingles. Peter Hollens … Continue reading

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Exoplanetology

It’s science! It’s history! It’s acapella singing! What more could one ask for in one video? What? An “Aladdin” parody? I’m SO there! (Fits amazingly well, too!)

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Overtone Singing

This is cool and kinda eerie at the same time:

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Sell it!

Fancy wine descriptions can make you feel more emotional when you drink That’s the conclusion of a recent study from the University of Adelaide. This immediately brought to mind Mary Robinette Kowal’s short story “Waiting for Rain”, which deals heavily … Continue reading

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The impossible woman

It’s no secret by now that I find Camille Paglia fascinating. By all modern media standards she shouldn’t exist. But every time I read either an article by her or an interview with her I learn something, even if I … Continue reading

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Determination

And to think I get frustrated when my writing just isn’t coming out quite right today. I’m a little late to the party, probably, but this young woman’s determination and adaptability is inspirational. https://youtu.be/ZKSWXzAnVe0

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