Midweek Music
Sandra Peterson Ramirez
Posted on May 25th, 2011
Cat Power – Lived in Bars
Bluesy, boozy, southern, good.
Categories: Music Videos
Tagged: Bela Fleck, Cat Power, Edgar Meyer, Eilen Jewell, Jackie Evancho, music, Zakir Hussain
Archive for May, 2011
Learning Curve
Sandra Peterson Ramirez
Posted on May 19th, 2011
The Boy got his driver’s license last week, somewhat belatedly. He’s 17 and seemed to be in no particular hurry–the same ambling attitude he has toward many things. In this case it was fine. We weren’t in a big hurry for him to be out on his own in Houston. Ok, I was a little terrified. But time was running out on the learn at home program we’d been doing so I pushed a little (maybe a lot) until he got it all done and took the driving test. The lackadaisical attitude disappeared as soon as the license was printed.
The Boy at 17
Categories: Photo Essays
Tagged: the boy, The Go-Gos, weekend conversation
Now, where was I again?
td Whittle
Posted on May 14th, 2011
If you are over 40 and leading a fairly busy, active life, it is possible that at least a few times you have had the experience of entering a room of your home and forgetting for what reason you went in there. This is a recurring theme in my life going way back, and since I tend to be easily distracted anyway – because I have a lot on my mind, thank you very much – ageing has only increased the frequency with which it occurs. I forget other stuff, too, though. Actually, forgetting is a way of life for me.
Categories: Photo Essays
Tagged: ageing, aging, forgetting, women over forty
A Little Music Appreciation
Sandra Peterson Ramirez
Posted on May 11th, 2011
Adele – Rolling in the Deep
I love her big, bold voice; it sort of grabs you by the collar and demands that you pay attention. In a good way. She brings to mind some great female singers like Nina Simone and Peggy Lee, while being modern and cool.
Categories: Music Videos
Tagged: Adele, Ahn Trio, Cee Lo Green, Ke$ha, music, Patricia Ahn
Ageing and the Capable Woman
td Whittle
Posted on May 9th, 2011
Stepping out of role Although my last post was all about the wisdom of Muriel Spark’s character, Mrs. Hawkins (link to post), I would like to begin this post by focusing on the particular insight she provided regarding capable women and add to it my own thoughts on ageing. This post is for any of you women out there who are 40 plus; who can consistently be relied upon to do the “right” thing; who spend much of your lives looking after and supporting others, in your personal and/or professional life; who are generally viewed as the best and most generous friend, relative or neighbour a person could have; and who have rarely indulged themselves in a big way. You are the go-to…
Categories: Photo Essays
Tagged: ageing, life stages, menopause, relationships, women
Learning by Example
Sandra Peterson Ramirez
Posted on May 6th, 2011
Once again I have stunningly failed to learn from experience (hello stomach bug from kissing the sick baby). However, I have had the opportunity to observe several examples from which, I believe, I can learn by example. Hence the title of this post. It is my hope that I can absorb these lessons without having the pain of first hand experience. So here are my lessons for the week:
Categories: Photo Essays
Tagged: how to learn, how to live