Love, Peace, Soul and Silence

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Barbara McDowell

Image by Paul Natkin

On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, we learned that Don Cornelius (allegedly) raised a gun and shot himself in the head.  There is no fun lead in or sexy way to state that fact.  At age 75, though blessed with a legacy of innovation and entrepreneurship as the creator of Soul Train, he made the choice to leave this world.  There will be those who speak about some troubled relationships, such as the breakdown of his second marriage and subsequent nasty divorce.  There will be people who speak to their beliefs that his soul will now be damned to the eternity of hell.  Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

How Would a Cat ROW80? Wednesday Check-In: 2/1/12

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Barbara McDowell

“Are you blind when you’re born?  Can you see in the dark?  Can you look at a king? Would you sit on his throne?  Can you say of your bite that it’s worse than your bark?  Are you cock of the walk when you’re walking alone?  Because Jellicles are and Jellicles do.”~ Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats from CATS 

I was actually going to slow the B-Day doings down until the next hoorah of Valentine’s Day (historically when I end my partying), but realized I have to take it full speed through Super Bowl weekend.  Then I read Jillian Dodd’s delightful highlight of some key players to watch on Sunday and cranked on the music once again.  I have to get mentally focused so I can assist Giants player Aaron Ross.  Don’t know who he is?  Jillian’s got a pic.  🙂 Continue reading →

Posted in Writing Life | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments