Indigo Blue — Image by kenne
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The riff that goeson forever! Enjoy Dylan’s laterest variation. — kenne
Two-tailed Swallowtail Art — Photo-Artistry by kenne
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Wave — Image by kenne
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We just got back from Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula wine country and Pala Casino in southern California where we were spending time with Joy’s family. Pala Casino Spa Resort is a nice place in the Temecula wine country near San Diego. Being the non-gambler in the family, I spent most of my time outside near the pool area reading, and writing.
Pala Casino Spa Resort Pool Area
Pool Bar Cafe
Ode To The Gambling House of Worship
Buttons pushed
Touching the screen
Smoke in my eyes —
I play.
Grabbing a drink
Easing the loses
The game goes on —
Lights flashing.
Smoke getting worse
Eyes watering
Load ringing noise —
I cry, others yell.
A gaming cathedral
Worshiping the machine
Matching the slots —
Lacking virtue.
Seeking intellectual guidance
To know the details
Of their religious addition —
Old or new.
A life structured around decline
Dazzling down
Totality of existence —
Seeking more stimulation.
Dare I avoid the slot?
In a race against time
Slowed by the machine —
Mysteriously slanted.
The machine’s hunger
Has a taste against the odds
Ignoring the probability —
Credits dissolve.
Indistinguishable from reality
A creature of habit
Occupying all space —
Dependence avoided.
Not sharing the obsession
I cash out
Walking away —
Posture-perfect.
Others entering
Stumped over walkers
Old and shabby —
Pitted and scarred.
This house of worship
At best, a place
For people watching —
What the hell!
I prefer to watch the sunset
From the mountain high
Dreaming of tomorrow —
Cleared for action.
With every act
A reminder of
Thought put into deed —
Orthodox acceptance.
Seeking relationships
I enter the cathedral
Not for the gaming —
“. . . we need the eggs!” *
* A reference to a Woody Allen quote in Annie Hall.
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A year ago May, Mark Kelly command the last flight of Space Shuttle Endeavour. NASA had space shuttle Endeavour Tucson flyover to honor former Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords‘ hometown on its way from Texas to a California museum where it will be displayed. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/science/2012/09/20/space-shuttle-endeavour-to-fly-over-tucson-in-honor-gabby-giffords/#ixzz272iO72nV
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Space Shuttle Endeavour’s Tucson Flyover Was Almost Directly Over Our House.
It was 11:15 a.m., so some shots were almost directly into the sun.
Coming in from the east and heading south after passing over above.
Heading south over central Tucson.
Diffidently better images at right angles to the sun.
Images by kenne
The movie production of ‘Les Misérables‘ trailer has got captured my attention — I will be seeing it this Christmas!
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If you are going to be an ass, it’s best to be a smart-ass — way to go Randy!
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Eddie Turner and Trouble Twins at the 2012 Bisbee Blues Festival — Images by kenne
On the morning of the festival, Joy and I met Diunna Greenleaf, Blue Mercy band members, (Jonn, Josh and Veron) and Bob Corritore for breakfast in Tucson. The plan was for Joy/Kenne and Bob to drive everyone to Sierra Vista to the event hotel, then on to Bisbee. After making a wrong turn (thanks to a smart phone’s DPS), we finally made it to Bisbee. As a result, we were only able to see Eddie’s last few songs before Diunna and the band came on. However, we saw enough to know we missed a great session.
Sunday morning, Joy and I had an opportunity to share a table out by the pool with Eddie — great conversation.
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Video by kenne
Jonn Richardson, Diunna Greenleaf & Bob Corritore at the Tucson Rhythm & Roots Concert Series
While in southern Arizona, Diunna Greenleaf and her band Blue Mercy (Jonn, Josh & Veron) appeared at the Rhythm & Roots Concert Series
in Tucson and headlined the Bisbee Blues Festival in Bisbee, with special guest, Bob Corritore. At each appearance, they ended their show with
Sly Stone‘s “Do You Want Me To Stay?”
This video contrasts the two starting with the Tucson version, changing to the Bisbee version about half-way through.
In the club setting, I title it the Koko Taylor version, and the festival is the Etta James version.
Southern Arizona was treated to two super shows.
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Diunna Greenleaf & Blue Mercy with Special Guest Bob Corritore on Stage at the Bisbee Blues Festival.
Diunna Greenleaf — Images by kenne
Jonn Del Toro Richardson & Diunna Greenleaf — Image by kenne
The one thing I miss most about not living in southeast Texas is the abundance of great blues music. Over the years there, I got to see a lot of live music and get to know a lot of great musician — some who have become close friends over the years. And as I have already acknowledged in an earlier posting, I was very pleased to learn earlier this summer that Diunna Greenwood and Blue Mercy lead guitarist, Jonn Richardson were going to be heading this year’s Bisbee Blues Festival. We immediately made plans to be at the festival, but I let Diunna know that she needed to get a gig in Tucson — long story short, she was booked to perform in the Rhythm & Roots Concert Series with special guest Bob Corritore, which took place this past Friday, September 14, 2012. This video is one of several I recorded.
Embodied in this award-winning Texas blues singer, Diunna is the voice of female blues singer legends. This video is almost ten minutes long, but short of having been at the plaza, you will find it well worth the listen, especially with good speakers or ear phones.
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A Horse Lubber Grasshopper On Top Of A Saguaro Cactus — Image by kenne
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Return of The Migrating Turkey Vultures — Image by kenne
Early signs the annual fall migration of turkey vultures has begun. One of the stopping-off places for roosting over night are dead trees along the Tanque Verde wash. These big birds head south for the warmer winter climates of Mexico.
(A 10-Word Poem)
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What a creative message! We all need a “CAN-B”.
Screw You, I’m From Texas
They call him Smokey Joe
The big polluters go to man
A notorious Big Oil yell leader
Long before “Drill Baby Drill”
Pockets lined with cash
Joe turns our air to ash
Long a guardian of Big Oil
Giving generous tax breaks
Killing the offshore moratorium
Unwilling to compromise
Now Smokey Joe wants it all
Three miles to 200 miles out
Desiring more for his benefactors
Joe covets the Gulf and the Arctic
Fancying himself as a prophet of capitalism
Leaving no choice, “There Will Be Blood”
All in the name of greed and profit
Screw you, I’m from Texas
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(“Smokey Joe,” Congressman Joe Barton, 6th District, Texas)
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