In November 2019, I first heard about a mysterious virus in Wuhan, China. While I felt empathy and concern for those who were impacted by it, I did not give it much thought. At least, I didn’t, at first. At the start… Read More ›
Pearl Jam
If I Held On
I planned to spend the evening enjoying a silent night alone at home, when my plans changed somewhat. I spent it alone, but it was anything but silent. As I backed out of my driveway to allow my oldest daughter’s… Read More ›
Album One: Pearl Jam “Ten”
While I consider myself to be open and forthcoming with information, I tend to clam up when asked, What’s your favorite _____________ (fill in the blank)? It is a simple, straightforward question, but it tends to leave me without a… Read More ›
Still Jamming
In the past year, I have attended numerous 50th birthday celebrations, and there are more on the horizon. Some of these celebrations were large-scale, elaborate events. Some were small and intimate. Still others were a complete surprise to the 50-year-old… Read More ›
Here’s the Rest of the Story, Day Two
Two days into the seven day black and white photo challenge, and I already was tweaking the rules. Instead of posting the requisite one photo, I posted these two together. I simply had to, and perhaps, the rest of the… Read More ›
Sometimes, Wishes Come True
Ever since I was a little girl, I have been making wishes. I have silently made wishes of all kinds, while blowing out the candles on my birthday cake, upon seeing the first star shining brightly in the night sky,… Read More ›
The After Show
Last night, I took in my second Pearl Jam show, which makes me feel most unworthy among the long-time Ten Club members, whose concert attendance is in the double, even triple, digits. To them, I bow down. What I lack… Read More ›
She Dreams in Color, She Dreams in Red . . .
In March 1994, Pearl Jam was in concert here in Louisville, but I was working 30 miles away that evening and had to miss it. I consoled myself by saying that I would see them one day, but as the… Read More ›
I Am Mine
Sometimes, when I hear a song for the first time, it becomes an instant game changer. It is rare, but when it happens, it is a precious gift indeed. Yesterday was one of those times, and Pearl Jam’s, “I Am Mine”,… Read More ›
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