I’ve been out of commission for a few days with a major head cold, and before that a few days of my mother needing all my attention.
But I’m feeling better and hopefully will be in a browsing and posting mood again soon, with some time to do so.
Unfortunately, I did not miss the “hamster on a piano” craze.… Read the rest
While in Crawford, I was introduced to an amazing musical duo, Pat Humphries and Sandy O, otherwise known as Emma’s Revolution. Their music is totally amazing, a blend of folk, pop, roots rock. The best way I can think to describe them is a mix of Pete Seeger and Sweet Honey and the Rock.
They seem to make it… Read the rest
Obama is being inundated with requests, but this one stood out to me: A petition drive, inspired by musician Quincy Jones, for the establishment of a Secretary of the Arts, a cabinet level position to encourage, preserve and maintain our significant artistic and cultural heritage. This is on a par with what most other industrialized countries put in place… Read the rest
I love Rosie O’Donnell. I know a lot of people don’t, including lefties, gays and women. But I do. Her talk show may have saved my live; during a very difficult period I looked forward to that show every day, and it was the only thing I had to look forward to. Her love and enthusiasm for theater, music and… Read the rest
Remember that movie from a few years ago, The Straight Story, about a man who rode a lawnmower across a state to see his estranged brother before he died? It won several awards.
Well I think Mark Ryan of Kingfisher can top that. He road a horse, with mule and dog in tow, from Okahoma to Washington state. Took five… Read the rest
I got a email today from my friend, writer and Oklahoma firebrand extraordinaire, Rachel Jackson:
I have some important news I’d like to share with you. The first issue of the Oklahoma Revelator: A People’s Almanac and Cultural Quarterly is now online at www.oklahomarevelator.com. The Oklahoma Revelator is published jointly by Red Flag Press (owned and operated by
Joan, still a fervent pacifist at 67, has a new album Day After Tomorrow (the title song is an anti war ballad by Tom Waits)
In an interview with CNN she talked about how she has grown with age, the changes in her voice, and about Barack Obama.
Joan’s MySpace page
Update[2008-11-07, 10:15 AM] Today, The Washington… Read the rest
Watch this fantastic video ‘song to Obama’
The singer/songwriter is Hannah Friedman. Talented, smart and brave woman. She left a comment on my last post with the link. Thank you, Hannah, for your great heart. I hope it’s not broken, by Obama, or anyone.
On October 25, Garrison Keillor brought his wonderful radio show, A Prairie Home Companion, to Tulsa’s Chapman Theater. With Elvin Bishop, a native of Tulsa, Monica Taylor from Perkins, and other guests offering Oklahoma themed music, jokes and stories. Photos of the show here.
The beginning is funny because Garrison talks about coming into a red state… Read the rest
