Cesária Évora lost her father at the age of seven. After his death, Cesária's mother struggled to support her on meager earnings as a cook, eventually entrusting Cesária to the care of an orphanage. It was in the orphanage choir that Cesária first learned to sing. At 16, Cesária met a Cape Verdean sailor named Eduardo who taught her the traditional Cape Verdean…
Well that was fun. Got 2009 off on a positive note with the opening of the brick & mortar version of "Azjamon World View". Because of my current 24/7 homecare of Avery - post surgery - it took a last minute set up with help from friend Dan to allow for the January 2nd opening. I'm likely going to have to make some improvements in the displays and especially…
Happy New Year A year ago, I decided that my mantra for 2008 would be "Dignity & Purpose", and for the most part I kept that formula in my daily meditation and living. For this new year I want to go deeper and strengthen my connection to the Source. There is an unmistakable vibration of inspiration, calm and direction that comes in an unlimited supply, when that connection is clear. One…
I saw Sarah Palin tell Wolf Blitzer that she is still concerned about President-elect Barack Obama's "association with a non-repentent domestic terrorist...even though the campaign is over". Sigh. Maybe we should be concerned about Sarah's association with her pregnant-minor-daughter's-soon-to-be-shotgun-married-hubby's-mom who was recently arrested on felony drug charges in good 'ol God-fearing Wasila, AK. Maybe we should be concerned with a candidate for the Republican National…
If the earth made a list. A to-do list. Clean up the US economy. Oversight on the criminal investment industry. Do we need to bring back more bartering? Greed should not be rewarded with bailouts. Money is the root of all evil. hmmmm I may have heard that before. Then Africa. While people starve, their leaders rape and pillage. The youth pulled towards radical fanaticism…
Weekly World Music Keziah Jones (born Olufemi Sanyaolu on January 10, 1968 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a singer-songwriter and guitarist. He describes his musical style as "Blafunk", which is a fusion between raw blues elements and hard, edgy funk rhythms. Also his African roots and soul music can be considered a major influence on his sound. He is known for his distinctive style of…
Grayson Hugh... a classic from '89. "I must have been out of my head". This is smooth as silk. https://youtu.be/G-Db3scgx3M
Congratulations to the people of Ghana. The West African democracy held major elections on Sunday 12/7 and all indications are that they continue to lead the way in peaceful, diverse, elections on the continent. A run-off will be held on 12/28 between the top two Presidential vote getters because neither received 50% of the popular vote as required. As reported on ghanaweb : "While…
Yes, Wayne has a premiere for his new movie "Ambition to Meaning" all set for January 13th, 2009. Here's the website. I preordered the expanded DVD for just $20 (free shipping). There's alot to be gleaned from ol' Wayne. He may integrate the higher living strategies and advice from many other experts into his own presentations, however he is an original in how he…
Its not easy to describe what its like sitting alone in a children's hospital family waiting area while your son is approaching his 8th hour in surgery. Other families come and go, relieved that their little ones are doing well. Maybe it was ear tubes or tonsils out. I am happy for them. The big double doors leading from the OR clack open loudly and…