Tag Archives: Music

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Captivating

Posted on March 12, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The music plays on And I’m already gone It’s simply amazing I’m dancing here dazing Cause you’re so captivating I look in your eyes anticipating Our first sweet kiss I already know that I’ll miss You when you’ve left my … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Sometimes It Is the Silence In Music That Speaks Loudest

Posted on February 21, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A note of music gains significance from the silence on either side.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh, writer (1906-2001)

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Happy Presidents’ Day!!

Posted on February 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In celebration of Presidents’ Day 2018, the girls and I are heading to Conner Prairie for the events there. It sounds pretty fun and informative. The best part for a father who is dead broke? It’s free. So, thank you … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Live A Balanced Life

Posted on February 12, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Live a balanced life. Learn some and think some, and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.” – Robert Fulghum, author (b. 1937)

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Mnemonic

Posted on February 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Certain music, photographs and even smells Are the mnemonics that often serve to jell Key events, people, and places we might forget And in so forgetting, even live to regret That we have sadly forgotten these moments Be these of … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: Orchestra Baobab – Pirates Choice

Posted on February 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Organized in 1970 as a multi-ethnic, multi-national club band, Orchestra Baobab is a primarily Senegalese Afro-Cuban son, wolof and pachanga band. It capitalized on the craze for Cuban music but more locally grew out of the Congolese soukous style. This … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Creature

Posted on February 4, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The lone man watched from a distance to see what he might see Peering over the ledge and looking down at what was to be A rainbow dance of ascension down in creature canyon Out beyond the deep forest of … Continue reading →

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Sonic Gems: Missy Elliott – Respect M.E.

Posted on January 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Well, here we go again, trying to keep a promise to someone that I would check out an occasional Rap album. Less than two minutes into this and I am once again ready to turn this off. That being said, … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Trill

Posted on January 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

He wasn’t Bojangles, but, he loved to dance This ragamuffin from the south of France When he lifted his voice with his subtle trill All the ladies said it said it did thrill There was nothing really much to say … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Cozy

Posted on December 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

In the smoldering heat Of a cozy little venue You’re in for a real treat Sliding in on electric blue A singer glides up to the microphone Suddenly you’re not alone As each word hits your heart The band counts … Continue reading →

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