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Music: Leonid & Friends Cover “25 or 6 to 4”

10/2/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

A bonus of our current Covid-19 life is having the time to find an awesome cover of an old favorite — Chicago’s 25 or 6 to 4.  Especially when you feel like you’re sitting in a jam session with extremely … Read more...

FV Inspiration Movies & Series Music Wellness

Music: NO DIRECTION by Rachael Yamagata

03/25/2011/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

Songs resonate when they speak to us personally and capture a moment in time.  While binge watching ONE SPRING NIGHT on Netflix, I became entranced by a song — NO DIRECTION by Rachael Yamagata — that played in the background. … Read more...

Animals & Nature Inspiration Music Videos Wellness

Music: CELESTE & BLONDE by Roger & Brian Eno

02/23/2008/31/20
Linda Anselmi
0

Cue the classic movie scene of contemplation and it is almost always a ride through the countryside. The passenger in a car or a train, deep in thought, watching the panoramic scenery passing by. The background music is wistful and … Read more...

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Music: Brad Paisley’s TICKS

07/26/1911/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

It’s tick season — time for Brad Paisley’s TICKS song.

He claims it was about “having fun and the Country culture of courting.”  Well, romance is in the eye of the beholder. Still, it is hard to imagine … Read more...

Animals & Nature FV Inspiration Music Resiliency

Music: UNDERWATER by Black Lab

04/7/1911/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0
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Tis The Season…

12/22/1801/13/19
Linda Anselmi
2
Tis the season -- to share love and laughter among friends, family and furcritters...
Animals & Nature Inspiration Music Resiliency Videos

Only Human? So What Does That Take?

08/24/1811/16/20
Linda Anselmi
2

There are days when it feels like being human should be easier than it is.

We are “Only Human” so what does that take…

Can we see a fault without pointing a finger? Can we recognize our fallibility without making … Read more...

Animals Community Culture Humor Inspiration Music Social Videos

Music: Augustin Hadelich’s “Fantasy of the Cats”

01/29/1802/29/20
Linda Anselmi
1

We listen to music for a variety of reasons — to relax, to distract, to celebrate, to evoke a memory, to capture a moment, to alter our mood, to reflect our emotions, to enhance our brain functions…

But, have you … Read more...

Inspiration Music Resiliency Videos

Music: FURTHER by Black Lab

04/24/1711/16/20
Linda Anselmi
0

The only thing better than finding a song that speaks to a pivotal moment in our lives, is finding a band that continues to reconnect as we journey through life.

I didn’t know it at the time, but I first … Read more...

Arts & Tech History Inspiration Knowledge Music Technology

Martin Molin and the Musical Marble Machine

03/4/16
Linda Anselmi
4

There is something so utterly fascinating about mechanical music machines.  I don’t know what captivates me the most — whether it is the complex timing involved, the thousands of little intricacies and artistries, or the idea that so much thought, … Read more...

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Music: I LIVED by OneRepublic

02/12/1611/16/20
Linda Anselmi
3

I’ve long been a fan of I LIVED by OneRepublic. Its upbeat affirmation of life and living is guaranteed to get me up out of my chair and dancing around even on the gloomiest of days. But it wasn’t until … Read more...

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For The Joy of Animals: Turkey Bobbing

12/24/1502/29/20
Melissa Crytzer Fry
1

Turkey bobbing anyone?

We take an all hands — and paws — approach to prepping for our christmas feast.   Do you have plenty of helping hands and paws at your house?

MERRY CHRISTMAS

and 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

~~~

You can find … Read more...

Community History Humans Inspiration Knowledge Music Wellness

Music: LAY DOWN by Melanie Safka

06/25/1506/9/18
Linda Anselmi
0

If we learn nothing else from history it should be:

— Nothing is more valuable than love, more courageous than peace, or more precious than life.  Hate, fear and greed hold us hostage to forces that drain our spirit, steal … Read more...

Community Humans Humor Inspiration Music

To All The Dads

06/21/1510/17/18
Linda Anselmi
2
happy Father's day 2
To all the Dads

who share in our joys during the early years — cartoons, bike rides, water balloon fights, ice cream, joy rides, Halloween …

To all the Dads

who teach us practical things — how to swim, ride

… Read more...
Inspiration Music Resiliency

Music: JUST LIKE YOU WERE by Emma Worthington

05/25/1511/16/20
Linda Anselmi
1

I came across the song JUST LIKE YOU WERE by Emma Worthington on my twitter feed a few months back and was immediately captivated. The melody is lovely. Emma’s voice is sweet and clear. Her words, ones she wrote, quickly … Read more...

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Grammys: Another Institution Failure On Domestic Violence

02/11/15
Anita Finlay
3

Sunday’s Grammy Awards became the latest institution failure on domestic violence.

It featured a PSA by President Obama calling attention to the shocking number of women in America who are raped or suffer domestic violence.  “It’s on us,” he said, … Read more...

Inspiration Music Videos Wellness

Cave Woman’s Musician of the Day: Cereus Bright

02/4/1510/6/20
Heather D
2

I’m stepping out of my comfort zone here. I write book reviews often enough. Those require some thought, but usually they aren’t terribly difficult. I have an easy time with those mostly because I write books myself. I can verbalize … Read more...

Humor Inspiration Music Videos

Music: FLY by Maddie and Tae

01/26/1510/6/20
Anita Finlay
2

Teen sensations Maddie and Tae scored a #1 single last year with their brilliant, funny and feminist GIRL IN A COUNTRY SONG.  Their new single, FLY is so lovely, the tears were rolling before I heard half the lyrics. FLY … Read more...

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Christmas Spirit, It’s Free

12/15/1401/6/19
Heather D
2

Christmas can be a tough time of year. I know this from experience. It’s easy to become overwhelmed with the demands on our time, bank accounts, sanity. For many years, I have struggled to hold onto any kind of genuine … Read more...

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Is It Possible To Legislate Respect?

09/29/1402/7/15
Anita Finlay
1

Kansas City just became the latest in a list of cities considering a law against street harassment that would encompass everything from catcalls to drivers forcing bicyclists off the road.  Clearly, harassment is a crime, but is it possible to … Read more...

Culture Humor Inspiration Knowledge Music Social Women's History

Sexy Women In Award Shows: Objects? Feminists? Funny?

08/27/1405/8/16
Anita Finlay
0

Both the Emmys and VMA awards this week garnered very strong reactions, both positive and negative for the way women were portrayed.

First, Beyoncé’s 16-minute tour de force medley of her new CD at the VMAs was hailed as a … Read more...

Culture Environment Governance Health History Inspiration Knowledge Music Social Videos

Don’t Give Up. A Better World Is Possible.

08/19/1401/17/16
Linda Anselmi
12

There are days when it is just overwhelming to think about all the wrongs being done and the incredible pain being inflicted in our world — wars, murders, shootings, rapes, suicides, cruelties, floods, droughts, pollution, disease, poverty, homelessness, hunger, lies, … Read more...

Culture Environment Health Inspiration Knowledge Music Science & Technology Social Videos Women's History

Music: ENOUGH by The Mrs

08/2/1409/29/15
Linda Anselmi
0

It’s well proven that if you repeat something often enough people will accept that “something” as a truth, even if it is actually a complete lie.

Every day, all day, and from every corner imaginable, we are bombarded by media … Read more...

Culture Inspiration Knowledge Music Videos

Music: RUN by Sleepy Man Banjo Boys

07/12/1402/8/15
Linda Anselmi
2

Beginning the day with an energizing, “catch the sun” tune
— is a special joy.

Finding a new young group to follow as they grow and develop
— is part of the fun.

Rediscovering a love of bluegrass
 — is … Read more...

Humor Inspiration Music Science & Technology Videos

The Bots In The Band

06/4/1411/16/20
Linda Anselmi
1

No tin ears here.  And what they lack in heart, they make up for in precision.

(Or at least their coders did.)

These Hexrotor musicians, created by KMel Robotics, put a new spin on our ideas of what musicians … Read more...

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