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Category: Music
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Cold nights lend themselves to long, involved dreams which leave one worn out in the morning. Perhaps the sluggishness is due to tugging at the comforter, and kicking loose the well-tucked sheet, and tossing when a turn was intended. And high above it all, Ella sings clear and true, taking care to tread lightly atop…
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The fancy black cardstock on my plate read Gerald. I thought it a perfectly fine appellation, and repeated it a few times to get the feel of it. The maître d’hôtel escorted me to this exact spot among the other attendees, so I didn't question the possibility of a mistake having been made. What’s in…
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David Bowie's body of work has been a profound influence in how I approach and appreciate art. His music is always playing in the near and far reaches of my mind, providing me with a roadmap to understanding my own creative spirit. I have had the great fortune to see David Bowie perform, and the…
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I am an ardent student of history, and have a particular passion for Civil War stories. On a musical note, I’m a fan of Kate Bush. I can’t even begin to tell you how very squee-worthy this clip is. Watch, listen, and you will understand: http://www.history.com/flash/VideoPlayer.swf?vid=14673911201
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Criss Angel showed how this worked on one of his shows, but it was still kind of surprising. Once you have opened this e-mail, there is no turning back. Below are true descriptions of zodiac signs. Read your sign and then forward it on, with your zodiac sign on the subject line. This is the…
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Natalie Merchant, Winspear Opera House, 19 August 2010 Over the past twenty-three years I have seen Natalie Merchant perform as both a solo artist and as a member of the band 10,000 Maniacs. I am, indeed, a loyal fan of long standing. Thursday my husband Michael and I were treated to a rousing evening…
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a-concerting we’ll go.
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Picklegoon was out for a walk one day. He was humming Baby Baby Baby Oh. He was hoping he wouldn’t run into cobras since cobras are no fans of Justin Bieber. I guess this isn’t Picklegoon’s lucky day. What should Picklegoon hum instead? p.s. This was written by an 8 year old. Write comments below.