Category Archives: Music

Where the bluebonnets bloom

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Stella

This post is really an excuse to share beautiful flower pictures, and a favorite video/song. But while I’m doing that, here is a guide to viewing the famous bluebonnets of the Texas hill country (and other things to do there).

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He is risen!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Stella

John 20: 1The first day of the week comes Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, to the sepulcher, and sees the stone taken away from the sepulcher. 2Then she runs, and comes to Simon Peter, and to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Music, Religion, The Culture | 6 Comments

Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Stella
Posted in Holidays, Music, Religion, The Culture | 5 Comments

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Stella

For all of my Irish, part Irish, wish-you-were Irish, and temporarily Irish friends, I lift a glass to your health and happiness! An old Irish/Celtic folk song Of all the money, e’er I had, I spent it in good company, … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Music, The Culture, Uncategorized | 48 Comments

Video and song of the day

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Stella

I think it’s time to do another week featuring Scotland. What do you think?

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National Anthem Day!

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Stella

Today, in 1931, President Herbert Hoover signs a congressional act making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. On September 14, 1814, the sun rose over Ft. McHenry in the midst of the Battle of Baltimore. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Music, The Culture, Uncategorized | 26 Comments

Where bluebonnets grow …

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Stella

“This is the only place on Earth bluebonnets grow, and once a year they come an’ go at this old house here by the road. And when we die, we say we’ll catch some blackbird’s wing, and we will fly … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Poetry | 6 Comments

Legendary singer Vic Damone dies at age 89

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Stella

FOX NEWS Legendary crooner Vic Damone passed away on Sunday at the age of 89, his family tells Fox News. Damone, whose smooth baritone led Frank Sinatra to famously declare he “had the best pipes in the business,” died at Mount Sinai Medical … Continue reading →

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Music of the day – O Holy Night

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Stella
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Music of the day – Angels We Have Heard On High

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Stella

The Piano Guys, Peter Hollens, David Archuleta, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir get together to sing “Angels We Have Heard On High.”

Posted in Holidays, Music | 4 Comments