Music, Poetry, Soundtrack of my Youth

The Soundtrack of My Youth–Kris Kristofferson

Introducing a new, likely highly irregular, series in which I celebrate the eclectic songs and recording artists who "helped me make it through" (to coin a phrase), my childhood, young adulthood, and twenties and thirties(ish). Spoiler alert: The Beatles and The Rolling Stones merit scarcely a mention. I'm going to start with the late, great,… Continue reading The Soundtrack of My Youth–Kris Kristofferson

Ave Atque Vale, Entertainment, Music, Poetry, Quote of the Day

“Dreaming was as easy as believing in was never going to end”

But--of course--it always does. This has been a hell of a week.  First there was all the fallout from Hurricane Helene, some of which has gravely affected those I love. Followed by the death of Maggie Smith. And now, that of Kris Kristofferson. https://youtu.be/mtQOY-0sViQ https://youtu.be/vHReBUA8cH4 https://youtu.be/HCgnbRWVvU8 The last is one of the very few great… Continue reading “Dreaming was as easy as believing in was never going to end”