tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75522047038535603642024-02-19T02:42:31.498-05:00Maggi's Posting PerchMusic in the heart, History in the Blood.
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Maggi Smith-Dalton's Personal BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-44049081050675257472017-04-21T09:42:00.001-04:002017-04-21T09:42:06.513-04:00My lovely lifePreparing for concerts and programs is: months-long blurs of research, rehearsal, collecting images and creating the slideshow, and basically .... pressure, pressure, pressure.<br />
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You wake up with the passages you are practicing humming in your head; this goes on all day, as you walk, you sing a snatch of this or that; as you sweep or dust or make coffee, you suddenly stop and do a few vocal exercises (gotta practice that lift); you can't read anything that isn't related to your research with anything approaching concentration.<br />
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Then you give the concert or program. Just before you go on stage, you think, "I am so exhausted, why do I do this, can I sing that passage I struggled with correctly, what's the house like...WHY do I do this it's so intense..." Then you go out, and you see your audience, and it all lights up and falls into place and you're not tired and everyone's smiling, and you look happily over at Jim and you open your mouth to speak, to sing, you pick up your guitar....<br />
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There's no better life.<br />
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And today I'm utterly exhausted, like a balloon that has been let go and soars while the escaping air propels it upward, and then it drifts back to earth.<br />
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And there's still no better life. And you want to do it all again.<br />
Which means you are kind of crazy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-34811190954707305072017-04-19T22:01:00.000-04:002017-04-19T22:01:00.244-04:00Concert April 20<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_43ICnbnG3trgJMNv5FLO8x1yh1uilYu6WIHXY7rrE9bow5dSRl3V7ya0R5DWzuyLtJfD0QH9Mf_8eNtHpY025ZeBGztceZoRKvUt7XkHhvpr7xk39rPxHhesB8MUueckwe-zkfxjVNJ/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ_43ICnbnG3trgJMNv5FLO8x1yh1uilYu6WIHXY7rrE9bow5dSRl3V7ya0R5DWzuyLtJfD0QH9Mf_8eNtHpY025ZeBGztceZoRKvUt7XkHhvpr7xk39rPxHhesB8MUueckwe-zkfxjVNJ/s640/1.jpg" width="640" height="491" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-65395515880613750142017-02-14T09:32:00.000-05:002017-02-14T09:32:34.777-05:00I am passionate about defending the First Amendment. So I'm going to publish this list each week.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieAF-rd4fY3QKahGLr1v44jd_tUtcVrFDicA5-g3T6z_phjy89lilx4FV0_4tXqczBr85c3aQNdr2TGFqBRmODRlojwY2sSJlWgc3LwCjyGbE1NJz8iW5RNd16f-z1UOZou_XkyGWvUE/s1600/FIRST+AMENDMENT+DEFEND+AND+PROTECT.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieAF-rd4fY3QKahGLr1v44jd_tUtcVrFDicA5-g3T6z_phjy89lilx4FV0_4tXqczBr85c3aQNdr2TGFqBRmODRlojwY2sSJlWgc3LwCjyGbE1NJz8iW5RNd16f-z1UOZou_XkyGWvUE/s640/FIRST+AMENDMENT+DEFEND+AND+PROTECT.png" width="491" height="640" /></a></div>You can get the texts of the bills here: https://www.govtrack.us/…/subje…/first_amendment_rights/5904<br />
Another source: https://www.congress.gov/<br />
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I am posting them without comment to simply make sure folks know what's going on. I emphatically do NOT support some of them. My own personal political views I'm trying to keep out of it, this is FYI only. Perhaps I should specify that. I hope people will read texts and decide for themselves.<br />
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First Amendment legislation proposed/pending in Congress as of today:<br />
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H.R. 172: To restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment.<br />
Sponsor: Rep. Walter Jones [R-NC3]<br />
Introduced: Jan 3, 2017<br />
Referred to Committee: Jan 3, 2017<br />
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S.J.Res. 20: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to clarify the authority of Congress and the States to regulate corporations, limited liability companies, and other corporate entities established by the law<br />
Sponsor: Sen. Jon Tester [D-MT]<br />
Introduced: Feb 3, 2017<br />
Referred to Committee: Feb 3, 2017<br />
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H.Res. 12: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the enhancement of unity in America.<br />
Sponsor: Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee [D-TX18]<br />
Introduced: Jan 3, 2017<br />
Referred to Committee: Jan 3, 2017<br />
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H.J.Res. 61: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.<br />
Sponsor: Rep. Steve Womack [R-AR3]<br />
Introduced: Feb 2, 2017<br />
Referred to Committee: Feb 2, 2017<br />
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H.J.Res. 48: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended by the Constitution are the rights of *natural persons only.<br />
Sponsor: Rep. Richard Nolan [D-MN8]<br />
Introduced: Jan 30, 2017<br />
Referred to Committee: Jan 30, 2017<br />
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*This is what "natural persons" means in this bill:<br />
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/115/hjres48/textUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-62348298394459543152017-01-28T11:51:00.000-05:002017-01-28T11:51:58.364-05:00PLEASE COME AND SHARE THE MUSICAL AND HISTORICAL STORY WITH US~ A SPECIAL NOTE, THE DAY BEFORE:<br />
We have been doing various configurations of this program for 30 years. It's a centerpiece of our work. I've never said this before, please don't take this as "advertising"...but I really feel strongly that if you come to this free program, you may be inspired and encouraged by all the hard-won progress this country has made since the 1760s...and the inspiration to continue. Please come and share this musical and historical story with us.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-e8dEtluEtjawcJkevI0owxsfS8Y8My_hIcSd4SmF0k_KPKehqdluxnNky25KjAZvWZkipxmv-KitRHKu5G1AnkTpUJTmE0LjARw0OlSeCBLeeYc44l4ahHurn0O617ibDFgDmH7-dc/s1600/BOCO+AHTM++2017+TITLE+SLIDE--smaller+size.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5-e8dEtluEtjawcJkevI0owxsfS8Y8My_hIcSd4SmF0k_KPKehqdluxnNky25KjAZvWZkipxmv-KitRHKu5G1AnkTpUJTmE0LjARw0OlSeCBLeeYc44l4ahHurn0O617ibDFgDmH7-dc/s400/BOCO+AHTM++2017+TITLE+SLIDE--smaller+size.png" width="400" height="300" /></a></div><br />
Please join Jim Dalton and Maggi Smith-Dalton at upcoming FREE music and history programs at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Boston, Mass. <br />
<br />
This special version of the Daltons’ longest-running program “American History Thru Music™ — 1760s to 1960s-A Musical Portrait of the USA” — <br />
▪ starts January 29, 2017, with “Causes, Crusades, Campaigns!—Get your energy up!” <br />
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▪ followed on February 26, 2017, with “Good Times and Hard Times—We’ve All Been there!” <br />
<br />
▪ and wrapping up on April 2, 2017, with “Immigration and Migration—Packing Our Bags, Hittin’ the Road!” <br />
<br />
WHEN AND WHERE:<br />
Sessions will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Boston Conservatory’s T-401 classroom (31 Hemenway Street Boston, MA 02115)<br />
<br />
Directions to campus: https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/directions<br />
<br />
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC<br />
Registration: Contact Rhoda Bernard, rbernard@berklee.edu<br />
<br />
<br />
SO … WHAT’S IT ABOUT?<br />
▪ Live, historically informed performance of songs & instrumental pieces plus some recorded excerpts where appropriate<br />
<br />
▪ Discuss general history (political, social, cultural) & music history for each era … Discover how music both reflected and shaped the course of people’s lives … Opportunities for musical participation provided in each session<br />
<br />
▪ Each session will be illustrated, and materials for further exploration will be shared<br />
<br />
WHO SHOULD COME? ANYONE! THAT MEANS YOU!<br />
Download a descriptive flyer here: http://singingstring.org/PDF/AHTM%20Special%20Seminars%20version.pdf<br />
<br />
And look for us at WorldFest in February and our annual concert “Celebration of American Music 7” in April….more info to come….<br />
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very short blurb:<br />
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Join Jim Dalton & Maggi Smith-Dalton <br />
for a 3 session version of the Daltons’ longest-running program “American History Thru Music™ — 1760s to 1960s-A Musical Portrait of the USA” Jan 29, Feb 26, April 2, 2017<br />
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2 to 4 p.m. Boston Conservatory’s T-401 classroom (31 Hemenway Street Boston, MA 02115) https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/directions<br />
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FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC<br />
Registration: Contact Rhoda Bernard, rbernard@berklee.edu<br />
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WHO SHOULD COME? YOU!<br />
Descriptive flyer: http://singingstring.org/PDF/AHTM%20Special%20Seminars%20version.pdf<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-83335043797140717702017-01-27T09:49:00.000-05:002017-01-27T09:49:51.640-05:00I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzO6eEhnXS3WSJYAELinp77UvGaq5JnT8wp3MWWOxJJitmSbf5D1UA_PCpdFSRribiCLKN7Kf7ozz5slYJoTYtza0rtwdhzSDallVRJDMyo8zJQuF-bZt2bZO72n_Mnj5rJvBxiBIg17U/s1600/Bill_of_Rights_Pg1of1_AC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzO6eEhnXS3WSJYAELinp77UvGaq5JnT8wp3MWWOxJJitmSbf5D1UA_PCpdFSRribiCLKN7Kf7ozz5slYJoTYtza0rtwdhzSDallVRJDMyo8zJQuF-bZt2bZO72n_Mnj5rJvBxiBIg17U/s640/Bill_of_Rights_Pg1of1_AC.jpg" width="602" height="640" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-35366818650364940182017-01-22T10:14:00.000-05:002017-01-22T10:14:19.567-05:00THINK, PLAN, WORK FOR 2018Jim and I were, of COURSE, at the Boston March yesterday. We didn't have a catchy "women's rights" or anti-Putin'sRumpPuppet slogan...but it's the First Amendment, the most important one of all, that is being attacked right now, and it is that which worries me for the immediate future. Without that, so many other things will be made nearly impossible. THE DARKNESS IS REAL, BUT I WILL NOT CURSE THE DARKNESS, I WILL LIGHT A CANDLE AND THEN A FIRE!<br />
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THINK, PLAN, AND WORK AGAINST THE AUTHORITARIAN AND FASCIST PLAYBOOK NOW IN MOTION, AND WORK MOST OF ALL FOR THE FORCES OF LIGHT TO RETURN TO CONGRESS AND THE GOVERNMENT BY 2018.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgORp1Ks5doOpPFl4ceyl0MtW9ahK1ynOHUjUxsQlRd4oO2D7pZU4ecS6zvIcjMuIS5HvrQ80hMDKvXSgP_zNAV4Sfcl6QTms7nOnUwp0a4Qy_TYHJpw1qmzTDLjwrNELhnIA9m_wXePfI/s1600/Jim+and+Maggi+at+Women%2527s+March+January+21%252C+2017.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgORp1Ks5doOpPFl4ceyl0MtW9ahK1ynOHUjUxsQlRd4oO2D7pZU4ecS6zvIcjMuIS5HvrQ80hMDKvXSgP_zNAV4Sfcl6QTms7nOnUwp0a4Qy_TYHJpw1qmzTDLjwrNELhnIA9m_wXePfI/s400/Jim+and+Maggi+at+Women%2527s+March+January+21%252C+2017.png" width="300" height="400" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-32477001764160793722017-01-20T10:34:00.001-05:002017-01-20T10:34:42.777-05:00The Dream Will Never DieThis will be my only post today.<br />
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"'....That which we are, we are--<br />
One equal temper of heroic hearts,<br />
...strong in will<br />
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.'<br />
<br />
....For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."<br />
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Senator Edward M. Kennedy - August 12, 1980Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-10211310513839522802017-01-03T18:35:00.001-05:002017-01-03T18:37:27.141-05:00Please join Jim Dalton and Maggi Smith-Dalton at upcoming FREE music and history programs at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Boston, Mass. <br />
<br />
This special version of the Daltons' longest-running program “American History Thru Music™ — 1760s to 1960s-A Musical Portrait of the USA” — <br />
▪ starts January 29, 2017, with “Causes, Crusades, Campaigns!—Get your energy up!” <br />
<br />
▪ followed on February 26, 2017, with “Good Times and Hard Times—We’ve All Been there!” <br />
<br />
▪ and wrapping up on April 2, 2017, with “Immigration and Migration—Packing Our Bags, Hittin’ the Road!” <br />
<br />
WHEN AND WHERE:<br />
Sessions will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Boston Conservatory’s T-401 classroom (31 Hemenway Street Boston, MA 02115)<br />
<br />
Directions to campus: <a href="https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/directions">https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/directions</a><br />
<br />
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC<br />
Registration: Contact Rhoda Bernard, rbernard@berklee.edu<br />
<br />
<br />
SO … WHAT’S IT ABOUT?<br />
▪ Live, historically informed performance of songs & instrumental pieces plus some recorded excerpts where appropriate<br />
<br />
▪ Discuss general history (political, social, cultural) & music history for each era … Discover how music both reflected and shaped the course of people’s lives … Opportunities for musical participation provided in each session<br />
<br />
▪ Each session will be illustrated, and materials for further exploration will be shared<br />
<br />
WHO SHOULD COME? ANYONE! THAT MEANS YOU!<br />
Download a descriptive flyer here: <a href="http://http://singingstring.org/PDF/AHTM%20Special%20Seminars%20version.pdf">http://singingstring.org/PDF/AHTM%20Special%20Seminars%20version.pdf</a><br />
<br />
And look for us at WorldFest in February and our annual concert “Celebration of American Music 7” in April….more info to come….<br />
<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-36117391508193306922017-01-01T21:12:00.003-05:002017-01-01T21:32:18.645-05:00A MUSICAL YEARThe first 12 songs that played on the channel I chose randomly on Pandora the morning of January 1st 2017 (+the song for NY day 2018) have duly been noted, supplying a thematic arc, musically, for the New Year. I'll post one each month, in order.<br />
PS: September's is a puzzle....I will be curious to see how that fits in what otherwise is a very interesting lineup.<br />
HERE is this month's song...<br />
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Revolution<br />
The Beatles<br />
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You say you want a revolution<br />
Well, you know<br />
We all want to change the world<br />
You tell me that it's evolution<br />
Well, you know<br />
We all want to change the world<br />
But when you talk about destruction<br />
Don't you know that you can count me out<br />
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Don't you know it's gonna be <br />
All right, all right, all right<br />
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You say you got a real solution<br />
Well, you know<br />
We'd all love to see the plan<br />
You ask me for a contribution<br />
Well, you know<br />
We're doing what we can<br />
But if you want money for people with minds that hate<br />
All I can tell is brother you have to wait<br />
<br />
Don't you know it's gonna be <br />
All right, all right, all right<br />
<br />
You say you'll change the constitution<br />
Well, you know<br />
We all want to change your head<br />
You tell me it's the institution<br />
Well, you know<br />
You better free your mind instead<br />
But if you go carrying pictures of chairman Mao<br />
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow<br />
<br />
Don't you know it's gonna be <br />
All right, all right, all right<br />
All right, all right, all right<br />
All right, all right, all right<br />
All right, all right<br />
Songwriters: John Lennon / Paul Mccartney<br />
Revolution lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbP5pS8VzRLaKk0cjlwubFZfmkHIW_ymoqBRiI3A5bPDCdiLlt5TzOW1l13A4GLOc7l7l8F9u5vXuSdxNSwnqaUiartZIumcXwimtIyPzcCPpitqRm8ZziT1g31C2lY88FQtJ5FKcqntU/s1600/Quote+of+the+Day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbP5pS8VzRLaKk0cjlwubFZfmkHIW_ymoqBRiI3A5bPDCdiLlt5TzOW1l13A4GLOc7l7l8F9u5vXuSdxNSwnqaUiartZIumcXwimtIyPzcCPpitqRm8ZziT1g31C2lY88FQtJ5FKcqntU/s320/Quote+of+the+Day.jpg" width="240" height="320" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-36861883562415128022016-12-28T22:17:00.000-05:002016-12-28T22:17:05.802-05:00Farewell<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheaurEquHJqhDZ5SCEKDQhILdK_lID9fbeMawuq6SWoAwK7952c9GsAwWZ631cZpSLT-v249jQG6Rw3lajvHQwmN8i2UgsqSzRROCKnNmru0Y4CtxKrnz8LtAv31HnHJq76OjaNSDcn3g/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheaurEquHJqhDZ5SCEKDQhILdK_lID9fbeMawuq6SWoAwK7952c9GsAwWZ631cZpSLT-v249jQG6Rw3lajvHQwmN8i2UgsqSzRROCKnNmru0Y4CtxKrnz8LtAv31HnHJq76OjaNSDcn3g/s400/1.jpg" width="400" height="311" /></a></div>My bright butterfly tribute to mark the Turning of the Life Wheel/For all those who we cared about and lost from this Turn---those who brought joy and light to the human race, and to whom I wish light and joy as they embark on the new journey. I guess it was time to bring this little one out as a "group" salute and farewell. <br />
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2016, I will salute your leaving us, but it will not be a bright and sunlit farewell. Some flights deserve to leave in darkness and cold. Flap those wings, and just ... fly away.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-90610370375136271952016-12-24T21:36:00.000-05:002016-12-24T21:36:38.990-05:00GREETINGS OF THE SEASON <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbW665tj9ouJ7CsgHhrrsEiBTQxO2sVYZIJ_90vaGg157YCtFyayRmULgBA5Qh_1TLM4zN7ZOo9SSLWpmApVkNEs5j7CqB4lJgXy07-i_fm_hR_HGc7m_eJLTim28UkNmtTcI36zTKUH4/s1600/0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbW665tj9ouJ7CsgHhrrsEiBTQxO2sVYZIJ_90vaGg157YCtFyayRmULgBA5Qh_1TLM4zN7ZOo9SSLWpmApVkNEs5j7CqB4lJgXy07-i_fm_hR_HGc7m_eJLTim28UkNmtTcI36zTKUH4/s320/0.jpg" width="240" height="320" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-14024786663743349562016-12-14T14:47:00.000-05:002016-12-14T14:47:11.737-05:00"THERE IS A CRACK IN EVERYTHING...THAT'S HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN"....Ring the bells that still can ring<br /> Forget your perfect offering<br /> There is a crack, a crack in everything (there is a crack in everything)<br /> That's how the light gets in<br /> Ring the bells that still can ring (ring the bells that still can ring)<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Forget your perfect offering<br /> There is a crack, a crack in everything (there is a crack in everything)<br /> That's how the light gets in<br /> That's how the light gets in<br /> That's how the light gets in</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Songwriters: Leonard Cohen (21 Sep 1934 – 7 Nov 2016)<br /> Anthem © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wRYjtvIYK0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wRYjtvIYK0</a></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-33500040113870272352016-12-13T17:14:00.001-05:002016-12-13T17:14:28.322-05:00Muddy Slope<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACNnpqqo1Q9D5Umu1q6GTAZvNJMWtI6fMkFwmQxUFwj0_M_EBzxD2BQR0li5UZ55xWM4N6MViFmCtzIvlVkyYG_FWanfrVWFlRebD4UApPk72D1oFsCb378hgZnQSuJvmLbCEW5iXqiQ/s640/blogger-image--644626330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiACNnpqqo1Q9D5Umu1q6GTAZvNJMWtI6fMkFwmQxUFwj0_M_EBzxD2BQR0li5UZ55xWM4N6MViFmCtzIvlVkyYG_FWanfrVWFlRebD4UApPk72D1oFsCb378hgZnQSuJvmLbCEW5iXqiQ/s640/blogger-image--644626330.jpg"></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-36992033749734978862016-11-15T10:54:00.002-05:002016-11-15T10:55:56.416-05:00Thoughts for todayI often say I aspire, with each birth anniversary, to retreat backwards
and increase my idealism and caring nature until I reach the wisdom I
had as a child. My birth anniversary this year marks a "milestone"
event (NO I WILL NOT SHARE WHAT THE DATE IS OR HOW MANY YEARS IT MARKS
-- thanks for understanding!).<br />
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This year was always going to be a very
reflective one, and one in which I plan to revive everything I possibly
can about the years in which I was MOST idealistic. Conscious effort!
And, as usual....I believe many will think I'm silly, nuts, unrealistic,
a "creative dreamer".... etc.<br />
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Good.<br />
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"There's something happening here<br />
What it is ain't exactly clear<br />
There's a man with a gun over there<br />
Telling me I got to beware<br />
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Everybody look what's going down..."<br />
Written by Stephen Stills • performed by Buffalo Springfield - 1967 <br />
Copyright © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc<br />
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"The pounding of the drums, the pride and disgrace<br />
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You can bury your dead, but don't leave a trace<br />
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Hate your next-door-neighbour, but don't forget to say grace<br />
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And you tell me over and over and over and over again my friend<br />
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You don't believe we're on the eve of destruction. mmm, no, no<br />
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You don't believe we're on the eve of destruction...."<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-3086449940319596112016-11-13T10:34:00.003-05:002016-11-13T10:51:14.342-05:00More thoughts, and plans. http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/election-week-cold-open/3424949#vc148621=1<br />
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"I'm not giving up, and neither should you."<br />
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Election Week Cold Open</h1>
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Watch, then act!<br />
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https://www.facebook.com/events/589686194556600/<br />
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"<span class="_4n-j fsl"><span class="text_exposed_show">We are so
excited about the energy and interest in the Women's March on
Washington. We only started working on this yesterday and are
overwhelmed with the support and many great questions. <br /> <br /> Interest in the Women's March on Washington has grown so quickly. I am leading the MA Contingent (at least for now). <br /> <br /> Inclusivity:<br /> This is an INCLUSIVE and PEACEFUL march and EVERYONE who supports women's rights are welcome:<br /> <br /> - Women & Girls & Femmes & GNC & GF<br /> - Men & Boys<br /> - Families<br /> - People of Color<br /> - Immigrants<br /> - LGBTQI Community<br /> - Folks with disabilities<br /> - ALL religious communities<br /> - Climate Change Advocates<br /> - Anyone else who wants to peacefully march!<br /> <br />
We are looking for organizations with whom to partner/reach out to and
we are working on the speaking program. PM if you have ideas,
suggestions, or would like to get involved in a deeper way. <br /> <br /> Transportation:<br />
We are looking into chartering busses from various regions in the
state. It all depends on interest and cost. We will be looking for
donations at some point, but we won't be able to make final decisions
about travel for another week or so. If you are unable or not interested
in taking the bus, then please arrange your own transport. You may be
able to find others here who are interested in carpooling. <br /> </span></span><br />
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<span class="_4n-j fsl"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="_4n-j fsl"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Lodging:<br />
If you would rather stay overnight and not travel to and back from DC
on the same day, then please feel free to make your own hotel
arrangements. But, please note that we are also working on a block of
rooms. There just aren't guarantees we will be able to get rooms to
accommodate all of us. <br /> <br /> Communications:<br /> We are working on a
website which will be a better way to address questions, ideas, and
concerns that you have. Once that is up and running we will let you know
here.<br /> <br /> A little bit about me:<br /> I am a public health social
worker and a lifelong advocate for racial and social justice. I am a
single mom, work full time, and am in school. I say all this so that if I
dont' get back to you right away, please be patient. I am very
committed to this work and this March and will respond as soon as I can!"</span></span> </span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-84098537912773084292016-11-09T09:18:00.002-05:002016-11-09T09:18:58.639-05:00Thoughts<br />
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that for new life to begin, dying
of the old is a necessary part of the process.<br />
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As a musician, I cling to
the comfort that sorrow can bring forth some of the strongest songs.<br />
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As
a writer, I realize that stories can engender strength for the future.<br />
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As an historian, I am committed to understanding.<br />
<br /> As a woman, I am simply...weeping.<br />
<br /> As an American...I am ashamed.<br />
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Some flights deserve to leave in darkness and cold, for no amount of light would have reached into the darkness within.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-54792020801328747812016-07-13T14:28:00.001-04:002016-07-13T14:28:02.163-04:00A cry for kindness in our generally meaner societyI've been really unhappy lately by the generally meaner society we
have been seeing grow over the past couple of years, and now I hear
about homeless people literally being bulldozed out of cities and laws
proposed outlawing helping people in need on the street,etc. It seems
appropriate to tell of a gift I got some years ago.<br />
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Some years
ago I was in Boston as usual and was eating my lunch at Whole Foods near
the Conservatory. I happened to glance up from my book and saw an older
woman kind of hovering in the lunch area, and then she sat down at a
table but did not seem to have anything to eat. She looked around,
quietly, at other tables with folks eating at them a bit though..<br />
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After a while, I walked up to her and said I was going to buy a cup of
coffee for myself and could I get her anything? She shook her head and I
kind of asked her gently if she minded very much if I gave her my
dessert (I think it was a cookie or something). She told me she was a
diabetic and couldn't eat that, and I said, well come with me and pick
out whatever you want.<br />
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We went together, she made her own
choices, I bought it and thanked her; sat and talked for a minute or so
and then left her in peace. I wanted to respect her dignity and not make
her feel like a charity case.<br />
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Sometimes, when I think I have it
hard, I think of that day. Believe me, I got more nourishment that day
than my little lady did at Whole Foods.<br />
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When I read about laws
passed against helping those in need, or folks encouraging cruelty to
people down on their luck, I think that we as Americans are truly
starving ourselves of the nourishment that matters.<br />
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And we will eventually die of that starvation. We are already weak from it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-48548283395207989412016-06-22T23:14:00.002-04:002016-06-22T23:17:49.317-04:00Boston archeologyMy first time participating in an <b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto-Regular, HelveticaNeue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">archeology </b>dig!<br />
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Former site of 19th century tenements, in North Boston, courtyard next to Paul Revere house<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-1180818578426400462016-06-05T12:14:00.001-04:002016-06-05T12:14:01.637-04:00Writing caveThis book I am writing has been wrestling with me bigtime but I SHALL prevail !!!!!!!!!! Back in the cave again....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-55040808221509229682016-05-31T17:45:00.001-04:002016-05-31T17:45:16.526-04:00Maggi's Prediction<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Maggi's Predictions (share yours!):</div><div>*Violence possible, even likely </div><div>@ both conventions</div><div><br></div><div>*Trump may get to convention as "nominee" but is "defeated" (read: has already made some kind of backstage deal) (see comment below) </div><div><br></div><div>--GOP nominates other candidate, possibly Paul Ryan</div><div><br></div><div>*Bernie lasts. til convention; chaos as Hillary takes nomination; rules get challenged; setup for real progressive to take stage for 2020</div><div><br></div><div>*by which time the middle class has drowned and social unrest has built on both sides of political spectrum and all age groups</div><div><br></div><div>*war clouds thicken (military-industrial complex, the beast of many heads)</div><div><br></div><div>*progressive ticket emerges to agitate and win limited domestic reform in 2020 term, but the reforms swim upstream since the balance is so out of whack major overhaul is needed more </div><div><br></div><div>--and that's too longterm for short attention span Americans</div><div><br></div><div>*Trump buys his own country, names after himself</div><div><br></div><div>*We get another woman prez who is left to clean up ... as women do so often in everything</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsTr-xwFigq1Q3GwyVCZL9JPGOL_7wx7vjqj2za-YFgSEmyKiYBbpyGXTHWXGe9YoMAyOaPh5B7Uadd0WPlSrPD4pW-7kAwORqckhP1N5PLH8p8jsSRnJ5RB1RobNZj1hvogcyTHv8Qj0/s640/blogger-image--1005345904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsTr-xwFigq1Q3GwyVCZL9JPGOL_7wx7vjqj2za-YFgSEmyKiYBbpyGXTHWXGe9YoMAyOaPh5B7Uadd0WPlSrPD4pW-7kAwORqckhP1N5PLH8p8jsSRnJ5RB1RobNZj1hvogcyTHv8Qj0/s640/blogger-image--1005345904.jpg"></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7552204703853560364.post-78492463639990129872016-04-20T15:02:00.002-04:002016-04-20T15:02:58.632-04:00IF NOT NOW, THEN WHEN?Perspectives differ, but there is much to be happy about in Sanders'
candidacy and successes, just as there are, for different reasons, in
Clinton's. I will vote for the Democratic nominee, because I'm a decent
human being above all, but I do secretly wish Mr. Sanders was able to
win the nomination. If the revolution we do so desperately need doesn't
happen NOW, then WHEN? I grew up hearing that as a very young
woman...for everything worthwhile...if not NOW then WHEN? I am no longer
very young, but I'm still saying that, still hearing that, still
hearing "wait, be practical," instead of "yes, we can do that!" ....and
that, alone, is something to remember....perhaps to mourn. Perhaps to
CHANGE.<br />
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Credit for the Birdie Poster: <br /> karpour<br /> Vienna, Austria<br />
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