Tag: Duranie

Hands out, hearts open, hand up

Last night, I went to go see the Quarteto Nuevo at Cal State Fullerton. This is a chamber jazz (!!) group, and they play everything from traditional chamber music, to traditional jazz and even a lot of world music. I loved it. There was a soprano saxophone player, an acoustic guitarist, a percussionist that played… Continue reading Hands out, hearts open, hand up

On this date in 1984, Seven and the Ragged Tiger went Platinum

I was beginning to do some cleaning the other day when I ran across my Seven and the Ragged Tiger album.  That’s not really surprising, because I still prefer to listen to vinyl when I have the opportunity, and back in the day, this album was probably my favorite. On this day in 1984, Seven and the… Continue reading On this date in 1984, Seven and the Ragged Tiger went Platinum

Since when did being a fan become a bad thing: Crazy Some’d Say

I could probably just post this picture and be done with the blog for today, because it probably says everything (and much, much, more) than I’m about to say anyway.  I am consciously reminding myself that sometimes, the toughest blogs to write turn out to be the ones most needing to be read. Yes, I… Continue reading Since when did being a fan become a bad thing: Crazy Some’d Say

When the lights of hope are fading quickly

Yesterday was Thanksgiving at my house. Actually, that was the second time we celebrated—on Sunday, we were at my sister-in-law’s home with her side of the family. We’re celebrating early because we’re going to Paso Robles for the weekend, and I’m excited because all three of the kids are going with us.  Sunday was lovely,… Continue reading When the lights of hope are fading quickly

Is This How We Stay Connected? The Joy of Social Media

I am thinking about quitting social media. I remember back in the day, not so long ago when I would venture online and gleefully connect with others. I found friends I lost track of, discovered brand new friends, and even found a line of nearly direct communication with a band I’ve loved since childhood. What… Continue reading Is This How We Stay Connected? The Joy of Social Media

Something more than dreams

On a day where precious little seems to be happening in the land of Duran, I’m lucky to have stumbled upon a news item worthy of discussion. There is an article being circulated by a few news pages on Facebook  about a man who wrote his daughter an excuse for being late to school. Here’s… Continue reading Something more than dreams

Looking Back She Sees the Pattern

I have been thinking a lot about change lately.  More specifically, this year has been filled with a lot of change for me, personally.  To make a long story short (because who wants to read about me!), I have had two significant changes in my life.  First, I bought a condo on the other side… Continue reading Looking Back She Sees the Pattern

March Katy Kafe Summary

I have a feeling that somehow, I completely missed the February edition of the Katy Kafé with Nick. I don’t know how that happened, only that it did…and we’ll just leave it at that for now. My apologies. However, I’m back at it with for the March edition, and the guest in the Kafé this month… Continue reading March Katy Kafe Summary