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Open Thread

Open Thread - Rants, Muses, Books & Music (and Some Cooking Too).

Submitted by Mark from Queens on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 5:00am

It's good to see you. Come on in, leave your shoes in the hallway, we've got fire on the stove preparing lunch for later. In the meantime, browse the bookshelves and plunk down on the sofa with one, or pick out some tunes from the music library, or come in to the kitchen to help with the cooking. Our special blend of tea is steeping and will be right up.

Sunday Album Open Thread: Electric Music for the Mind and Body

Submitted by enhydra lutris on Sun, 02/19/2017 - 3:00pm

Some Albums really stood out for one reason or another, but never seemed to get the recognition they deserved. There are others that I just like to play every once in a while. This one is both, possibly the most underrated band of the era. Do yourself a favor and listen to Section 43 twice.

There are some ads you need to click through, sorry.

The Weekly Watch

Submitted by Lookout on Sun, 02/19/2017 - 6:11am
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There May Be Chaos Still Around The World
by George Santayana

There may be chaos still around the world,
This little world that in my thinking lies;
For mine own bosom is the paradise
Where all my life's fair visions are unfurled.
Within my nature's shell I slumber curled,
Unmindful of the changing outer skies,
Where now, perchance, some new-born Eros flies,
Or some old Cronos from his throne is hurled.
I heed them not; or if the subtle night
Haunt me with deities I never saw,
I soon mine eyelid's drowsy curtain draw
To hide their myriad faces from my sight.
They threat in vain; the whirlwind cannot awe
A happy snow-flake dancing in the flaw.

Saturday Song Open Thread - King Bee / Queen Bee

Submitted by enhydra lutris on Sat, 02/18/2017 - 5:00am

Hey, it's songday. I pick a song that I believe warrants it and publish an assortment of the covers of that song by various persons and or groups. Pick a few that are new to you and have a listen. It is also, of course, an open thread to talk about anything you feel like.

Today's song is: King Bee

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Slim Harpo

Friday Evening Photography

Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 02/17/2017 - 6:08pm

Greetings once again. I had hoped to post some new photos, but a little project I was working on didn't result in much. Perhaps next week will be the charm.

So anyway, I rummaged around in the old shoe box for some material, and....

As always, if you've got it, post it.

Ready, steady........go!

Part of the coastline that inspired Sir Walter Raleigh to take to the sea.

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