All of today’s songs charted in 1969, the year my Peace Corps story began in Philadelphia. It was an amazing year for me.
Archive for the ‘Just Because’ category
Today’s Music
November 2, 2024Today’s Music
October 24, 2024I know. I have probably thrown you from a loop. Usually my music has a theme connected to the musing of the day but not today except in a roundabout way. I decided to go back in time, sort of the theme of parts of today’s Coffee I guess, to the 6o’s. I remembered all but one of my choices, the first one. Enjoy!
Good Morning!
October 20, 2024Coffee is on hiatus today. I have an early concert in Hyannis so I haven’t enough time. The concert is outside, and weather is just right. What a lovely way to start a Sunday!
”The world’s most famous and popular language is music.”
September 28, 2024This morning I don’t have time to write and post Coffee. I have an early concert. It is outside so I am hoping it will get just a bit warmer. Right now it is only 63° and cloudy though I do see sunlight breaking through those clouds. My house is still chilly from last night. It is the time of year when outside is often warmer than inside the house.
I’ll be back tomorrow!
Music, Music,Music
September 22, 2024You’re probably wondering what the music’s theme is today. I’d probably call the theme either forgotten or not well known. Tammi Terrell you probably know but not as a single.
“The moon, like a flower in heaven’s high bower, With silent delight sits and smiles on the night.”
August 19, 2024The sky is so cloudy now I am a bit sad. I was hoping for a clear night because there is a rare super blue moon so if you are lucky enough to have a bright, clear night, don’t miss tonight’s glorious moon.
“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.”
August 13, 2024Today I am taking a bit of a break. Nothing is wrong except my to-do list is far too long. (How poetic!) The list never shortens. I run out of time. I add more. I’m still waiting for those elves to sneak in while we’re all sleeping so they can clean the house and fix what’s gone awry. I love playing the uke, but lately it has taken much of my spare time. This week 5 concerts, practice and my lesson are scheduled, but I will skip the last two concerts to give my fingers a break.
I will be back bright and early on Thursday. Okay, not that early and probably not even that bright.
What About the Music?
August 11, 2024You are probably wondering about today’s choices of music. They are, of course, contemporaries but they share something else. These groups had major hits then they just sort of disappeared. I found this list on a music web site. There were twenty groups listed. I remembered more than I didn’t, and I remembered these songs.
”There’s no ego when you’re a ukulele player.”
August 2, 2024Good morning! Today I have an early uke concert which doesn’t give me time to post my usual musings. It is a concert of Beach Boys’ music so I’ve got my Hawaiian shirt all ready and my uke tuned.
Today will be hot, the high being forecasted to be 85°. My air conditioning, blasting since yesterday has wonderfully cooled the house. The dogs are comfortable and having their morning naps. Henry is on my bed while Nala is on the couch. I should live their lives. My father always said he wanted to come back as a pet in any of our houses.
Yesterday I added flowers to the deck boxes which had been decimated by the spawns. I also watered all the plants. Later, when it is cooler, I need to fill a couple of bird feeders, getting close to empty because the deck has been abuzz with bird activity.
Well, I need to get ready. I’ll be back tomorrow.
“Ah, music,” he said, wiping his eyes. “A magic beyond all we do here!”
June 14, 2024Good morning! I will not be posting today as I just don’t have the time. My uke concert is at one so I am leaving at noon. I also have a couple of must do errands after the concert. I will be back tomorrow. Have a wonderful Friday on this beautiful day!


