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Things That Make Me Smile No. 244: Folk Tradition in the Modern Age
I come from a long-standing folk music tradition. I was raised on guitar music, including American political folk and traditional folk music from all over, though with an emphasis on Irish songs. So, you might imagine how delighted I am … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Music, Crafts, etc., Smiles
Tagged folk music, sea shanties, talestotideyouover
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Things That Make Me Smile No. 243: Codes of Honor
A friend introduced me to Testify, a Navajo Nation band, on Indigenous People’s Day last year (the second Monday in October). This acoustic song is inspired by the Navajo code talkers in World War II.
Posted in Art, Music, Crafts, etc., History, Smiles
Tagged acoustic music, code talkers, Navajo Nation, talestotideyouover, Testify, World War II
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5 Interesting Links for 02-12-2021
Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Innovation (Furniture) This short video profiles space-saving furniture that could make all the difference, especially in the small living spaces now found in many large cities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BhRk_zFe1A&ab_channel=TechCentral Tools (Language) False … Continue reading
Things That Make Me Smile No. 242: Fun, and Funny, Street Art
This video contains a large collection of street art with pieces to amaze and startle a laugh out of you. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did.
Things That Make Me Smile No. 241: Sea Shanty?
This song, and the video with it, brought forth a chuckle or two on top of a smile. I’ve enjoyed sea shanties since I was a wee little girl singing What Shall We Do with the Drunken Sailor at the … Continue reading
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Tagged comedy, sea shanties, talestotideyouover, The Longest Johns
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