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Midweek Music – Mid-90s Edition

Sandra Peterson Ramirez

Posted on June 23rd, 2011

I have to say I didn’t even know that Milla Jovovich sang, but there she is at 18, looking almost exactly the same as she does today, in a video from 1994. It got me thinking about what music I was listening to during that period and the answer was a little of everything. Except maybe grunge. Nothing against the Seattle Sound, I just sort of missed it the first time around. Here’s a sampling of the what I do remember from the mid-90s. Omitting the Wagner.

Milla Jovovich – Gentleman Who Fell

Categories: Music Videos

Tagged: David Amram, Gentlemen Who Fell, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Meshell Ndegeocello, Milla Jovovich, Passionate Kisses, Splendor in the Grass, Who Is He and What Is He To You?

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Lost Weekend

td Whittle

Posted on June 19th, 2011

My husband, Robin, and I have been celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary over the past week. The highlight was his booking a few nights for us at a cottage by the Gippsland coast, near a place called Morgan’s Beach. We set off from Melbourne on Tuesday afternoon and reached our destination about three hours later: a rambling farmhouse, in the middle of a pasture, at the end of a dirt road. Perfect.

Side note: I noticed when we were leaving on Friday that there was an old axe leaning on the woodpile stacked at one end of the front porch. My husband had been coming and going from that pile of wood for three days, as the fireplace was our only source of heat. I realised he had left the axe outside throughout our stay. Can you imagine? It’s like he’s never fantasised about our being attacked by an axe murderer in the middle of the night in a remote country house. Clearly, he has seen far fewer horror movies than I have. I felt compelled to explain, just in case this comes up on future holidays, that we really should have brought it inside. To his credit, once I mentioned it, he grasped how it might be seductive to roving psycho killers in the area. Also, we reasoned that, if the axe were inside with us, then we would be armed and ready for the demented bastard. (Before you label me an hysteric, remember that Australia is notorious for its serial killers).

But I digress …

Categories: Photo Essays

Tagged: Australia, Gippsland, Morgan's Beach, Victoria

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My Wish List

Sandra Peterson Ramirez

Posted on June 14th, 2011

Ok, here’s my list of things that I want to work on; culled from the endless loop of things that run through my mind saying “Me!me!me! I need attention!”   Wine Not that I want wine. (Ok, I do. That’s entirely beside the point, but feel free to send wine.) I really enjoy a good glass of red. Or two. The problem is, when I order a glass or buy a bottle of wine, it’s sort of a crap shoot for me. I’ve had Pinot Noirs, Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots and Syrahs that I loved. I’ve had Pinot Noirs, Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots and Syrahs that I hated. For years I’ve meant to keep a log of what I liked. I even thought about taking off…

Categories: Photo Essays

Tagged: goals, how to plan, work in progress

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Haunted by the 70s

Sandra Peterson Ramirez

Posted on June 8th, 2011

You remember the doll from Trilogy of Terror, right? Scary little guy, pointy teeth and lethal looking spear. Yeah, that guy. Turns out his wife is still around. Waiting. Just the thing to add interest, resting on the little barn wood table next to the shabby chic couch …

Categories: Photo Essays

Tagged: 1970s, Trilogy of Terror

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Planning to Plan (Completely Different from Failing to Plan)

Sandra Peterson Ramirez

Posted on June 2nd, 2011

After Vacation I Will:

  • Start eating better, cut back on booze
  • Exercise harder on non-trainer days
  • Get rid on some of the clutter that is driving me nutso
  • Stop trying to control everyone

… Ok, wait. How am I supposed to be less controlling if i drink less?

After Vacation I Will:

  • Make a list of things I need to work on…

Categories: Miscellany, Music Videos

Tagged: Brazil, Geert Chatrou., Nick Phelps, personal goals, The Real Tuesday Weld

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