It doesn’t matter that she is no longer here. December 12th will be her birthday as long as I draw breath. Ancient Egyptians believed that as long as your name was remembered, you would live on eternally. Every day, but most especially today, I remember the name of Barbara Allen Underwood Shaw. Continue reading
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The Origin of Love
2 OctIf you haven’t seen “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” yet, drop everything and get it now. Don’t wait until it’s convenient. B and her kids introduced me to the film. It was an incredibly powerful film, but it’s not for young kids.
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Isn’t it “Ironic”?
1 OctYes, it’s a little hard to believe, but that series of songs led me to “Ironic” by Alanis Morissette. Yep, I needed to go there tonight.
… And life has a funny way of helping you out when
You think everything’s gone wrong and everything blows up
In your face …
Alanis Morissette – Ironic Lyrics
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One for the children…
1 OctThis one is for my grandkids! Another great performance by Joan Baez. Forever Young.
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One more, and I might leave you alone for tonight…
1 OctI’m letting YouTube make suggestions… Somebody’s suggestion engine is right on target tonight!
Joan Baez – The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
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I’m in a music mood tonight!
1 OctArlo Guthrie – The Train They Call The City Of New Orleans
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This is good country music!
1 OctCan you tell I’m from Texas? Nothing better than Gary P. Nunn and Jerry Jeff Walker when I’m feeling low!
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The music of our life together
24 JulOver the last few days, I’ve been consulting on the planning for Barbara’s Pagan memorial service, which occurs tomorrow at 3pm. I’ve gathered items for the altar, tools for use during the ritual, and helped plan (and in one case, purchase1) the music. Continue reading
An Aging Trans Woman 