I recently went on a wonderful Mediterranean cruise that included four ports in Italy. Here are some of the beautiful doors and windows I found.
i Madonnari in San Luis Obispo (2009)
Published September 14, 2009 central coast , i madonnari , san luis obispo 2 CommentsTags: i madonnari, san luis obispo
“I understand how difficult this health care debate has been. I know that many in this country are deeply skeptical that government is looking out for them. I understand that the politically safe move would be to kick the can further down the road – to defer reform one more year, or one more election, or one more term
But that’s not what the moment calls for. That’s not what we came here to do. We did not come to fear the future. We came here to shape it. I still believe we can act een when it’s hard. I still believe we can replace acrimony with civility, and gridlock with progress. I still believe we can do great things, and that here and now we will meet history’s test.
Because that is who we are. That is our calling. That is our character.”
Great speech, Mr. President. Now let’s get this thing done.
Italy Playlist
Published September 4, 2009 classical music , music , playlist , travel Leave a CommentTags: Italy
Burano 2003
“On Approaching Italy” by Oscar Wilde
I reached the Alps: the soul within me burned,
Italia, my Italia, at thy name:
And when from out the mountain’s heart I came
And saw the land for which my life had yearned,
I laughed as one who some great prize had earned:
And musing on the marvel of thy fame
I watched the day, till marked with wounds of flame
The turquoise sky to burnished gold was turned.
The pine-trees waved as waves a woman’s hair,
And in the orchards every twining spray
Was breaking into flakes of blossoming foam:
But when I knew that far away at Rome
In evil bonds a second Peter lay,
I wept to see the land so very fair.
Here’s a playlist I put together for an Autumn trip to Italy. Wonderful to listen to on the long flight. One of the stops for this trip was Lucca, Puccini’s birthplace, so a lots of opera.
Cavalleria Rusticana-Intermezzo-Mascagni
Mendelssohn Symphony #4-”Italian”
Albinoni’s Adagio in G minor – Amici Forever
Ancient Airs and Dances-Resphighi
Canzon for Double Echo-Gabrielli
Cantabile, for violin and guitar- Paganini
Double Cello Concerto-Vivaldi-Ma and McFerrin
Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves-Verdi
Nessum Dorma-Puccini-Pavarotti
E Lucevan le stella-Puccini-Pavarotti
#1 Nutcase of the Airwaves
Published September 4, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a CommentTags: Glenn Beck
How stupid is this guy?
Read this explanation about the art.
The more things change….
Published July 13, 2009 Obama , Politics , democrats , history Leave a CommentTags: FDR, Obama
Lessons for President Obama from FDR.
I bought a great set of speakers for my mp3 player so I’m ready for the patio picnic. A nice set of oldies, classical, and cuts that always make me smile. Sorry, I am so not a country music fan, so none on the list. Here are some of the tunes I’ll be playing while celebrating our collective birthday. Let the celebration begin.
Ray Charles-America the Beautiful
Betty and Jon-A Change is Gonna Come
Elliott Smith-Independence Day
James Taylor-On the 4th of July
Sousa-Stars and Stripes Forever
Copland-Fanfare for the Common Man
Grand Funk Railroad-American Band
This sums it up.
Robert Reich Explains Health Insurance Politics
Published June 9, 2009 Politics Leave a CommentTags: healthcare, Politics
Robert Reich is a former Secretary of Labor, a political economist, and currently a professer at the University of California. He is easy to understand and lays it on the line about the current situation about health insurance and federal legislation.
Citizen involvement in politics is necessary more than every four years. This is a critical issue for all of us. You may not agree with Reich, but his voice is one that needs to be heard. Contact you senators and representative and let them know how you feel.
