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Jun 30, 20231 min read
The Magnolia Room
I had been reading about The Magnolia Room on Facebook and so I wanted to visit the restaurant. Once we arrived, I realized that I had...
Al
Jun 28, 20231 min read
The "anyway" poem
This poem has such a great truth to it. I really enjoyed listening and I hope you will too! _____ My latest post
Al
Jun 26, 20231 min read
"Rhapsody in Blue"
Here is George Gershwin's famous "Rhapsody in Blue", played magnificently by Khatia Buniatishvili. It's rather long but if you have the...
Al
Jun 24, 20231 min read
"Someone to watch over me"
I've always loved Diahann Carroll. She was such a lovely and feminine woman with a gorgeous voice. Here she is singing "Someone to watch...
Al
Jun 20, 20231 min read
"My woman, my woman, my wife"
This is a beautiful song with great lyrics. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have. _____ My latest post
Al
Jun 18, 20232 min read
Las Costas Nayaritas
Just up the street from my home, there is a Mexican restaurant that has Mariachi singers. The singers will go from table to table...
Al
Jun 17, 20231 min read
"The Way you look tonight"
I love harmonic and melodious acapella singing. Don't you? Here is Westminister Chorus singing that beauitful love song "The way you look...
Al
Jun 16, 20231 min read
A Stroll along Peachtree
The other day, I was walking down Peachtree Stree, in Atlanta and I couldn't help but notice the beautiful churches along the way. I...
Al
Jun 15, 20231 min read
The St Charles Inn
I went to New Orleans for a wedding and I chose The St Charles Inn because it was only two blocks from the wedding venue and I intended...
Al
Jun 9, 20231 min read
"Have you earned your tomorrow"
A wonderful thought from a wonderful poet. _____ My latest post
Al
Jun 7, 20231 min read
Kissin plays a Chopin etude
Chopin is probably my favorite piano composer; well, one of my favorites. And here, the Russian pianist, Evgeny Kissin , plays Chopin's...
Al
Jun 6, 20231 min read
"I'm in the mood for love"
I've always loved this song. I believe the first time I heard it was from Sarah Vaughan. But I really like this man's rendition. He's...
Al
Jun 3, 20231 min read
"My soul has a hat"
At this stage along my life's journey, this poem has great meaning for me. I hope you like it. _____ My latest post
Al
Jun 1, 20233 min read
The Georgian Terrace
We went downtown last week and spent the weekend. I wanted to go to several places in Midtown. And so, I chose The Georgian Terrace Hotel...
Al
May 29, 20231 min read
Piedmont Park
New York City has Central Park. New Orleans has Audubon Park and we have Piedmont Park . I decided that I'd like to spend the afternoon...
Al
May 28, 20231 min read
A stroll along Myrtle Street
After eating at Mary Mac's Tea Room , I left the restaurant and at the end of the building was this street sign. I had been there before...
Al
May 27, 20231 min read
"It all depends on you"
This is from the great movie "Love me or leave me". Doris Day is my very favorite star. She had it all: looks, talent and class. She...
Al
May 27, 20231 min read
Mary Mac's Tea Room
This restaurant is in an unassuming building on Ponce de Leon Ave, just down the street from the Fox Theater and The Georgian Terrace....
Al
May 22, 20231 min read
"If he walked into my life"
There have been many people who have sung this song; one being the great Eydie Gorme who I have always loved. But when I heard Polly...
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