You Heard Me!

With so much cooking and baking, I nearly forgot to post!  I hope it was a lovely Thanksgiving feast for you all.  Autumn seems to be the nicest time of year for me.  The days grow shorter and the sun sinks beyond the hills surprisingly early as we move deeper into Fall.  Glorious leaves announce their last showing; turning vibrantly gold, purple and red, falling from trees and dancing onto the streets below, and as the last fruits and vegetables are harvested, the world seems more alive than at any other time of year.   Chilly evenings beckon us into the fragrant and warm kitchen for cozy evening suppers, and the first fire in the wood stove helps to ward off the cold.  The anticipation of 'get-togethers' with family and friends, and reminiscing of times past, are cherished now- more than ever.  I am blessed and thankful for it all.                             ...

image:Ray Villafane On this All Hallows Eve, I'm gearing up for a monster celebration with Screamin' Jay Hawkins!

   “The moon, like a flower In heaven's high bower, With silent delight Sits and smiles on the night.”  -William Blake

Sound of Silence," on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks....

Birds flyin' high, you know how I feel Sun in the sky, you know how I feel Breeze driftin' on by, you know how I feel Its a new dawn, its a new day, its a new life for me Yeah, its a new dawn its a new day its a new life for me  And I'm feelin' good. Fish in the sea, you know how I feel River runnin' free, you know how I feel Blossom on the tree, you know how I feel Its a new dawn, its a new day, its a new life for me And I'm feelin good. Dragonfly out in the sun, you know what i mean, dont you know Butterflies all havin' fun, you know what I mean Sleepin' peace when day is done, that's what I mean And this old world, is a new world and a bold world for me. Stars when you shine, you know how I feel Scent of the crime, you know how I feel Your freedom is mine, and I know how I feel Its a new dawn, its a new day, its a new life for me. Oh, I'm feelin' good....  

 I want that jacket!  As my mother always said, "Dahlink!  Animal prints will  never go out of fashion!" If you think this rendition is hilarious, check out the original tune.  It'll knock your eyelashes off! Here it is: