Signal Boost and assistance needed...

So as stated in an earlier post, I miscalculated when rent was paid. We are now down to about $12 in the account (ouch) - and alas, our cupboards are bare. As far as I know, we get paid on the 12th, but we are plucked to the wire until then and will need food, gas for the car, etc. Any help would be appreciated to get us through this next week. Anywhere between $100 to (ideally) $150 would get us through and get our car gassed up and our pantry stocked.

Any donations/aid/assistance can be sent to PayPal at this email addy: phoenixdragondreams@gmail.com

If you are unable to donate, that is okay! Please boost the signal and get the word - that would help tremendously. :D

Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone! May you have an epic weekend!

*Squishes to All*

Mandy

This entry was originally posted at https://a-phoenixdragon.dreamwidth.org/1848506.html

Something Fishy

Albanian Love Songs

I went to bed early last night feeling very tired bu now wide awake so here is some quiescent mystical music for the early starters -
As you know I have eclectic tastes and hre are some Albanian love songs and complaint ones -

Albanie, Pays Labë, plaintes et chants d'amour (Albania, Labë Country, Complaints and Love Songs)

01. Atje Te Ura Ne Lume 00:00
02. Janines C'i Pane Syte 4:55
03. Atje Poshte N'ato Ledhe 07:40
04. Vito, Ta Kam Silloine 09:52
05. Pse S'ha Buke E Pse S'pi Vere 12:47
06. Moj Bonjakja Pa Mama 16:38
07. Rashe E Pashe Nje Enderre 19:43
08. U Plake Mike, U Plake 22:37
09. Marsi I Atij Viti 27:05
10. Bie Deti Dallget 30:27
11. Atje Te Lisi Ne Brinje 34:15
12. Ate Diten E Merkure 36:37
13. Po Vjen Lumi Trubull-O 39:21
14. N'ato Penxhere T'ergjendta 41:22
15. Kam Qene Sevdalli Per Kenge 44:53
16. Dim Himariote Dale! 47:31
17. Kur Merrje Uje Ne Krua 50:32
18. Hape Porten Moj Evrope 52:52
19. Laberi Dyzete Keshtjella! 55:34


2005, Ocora.

Albanian Love Songs etc

I went to bed early last night feeling very tired bu now wide awake so here is some quiescent mystical music for the early starters -
As you know I have eclectic tastes and hre are some Albanian love songs and complaint ones -

Albanie, Pays Labë, plaintes et chants d'amour (Albania, Labë Country, Complaints and Love Songs)

"" (Watch on YouTube)

01. Atje Te Ura Ne Lume 00:00
02. Janines C'i Pane Syte 4:55
03. Atje Poshte N'ato Ledhe 07:40
04. Vito, Ta Kam Silloine 09:52
05. Pse S'ha Buke E Pse S'pi Vere 12:47
06. Moj Bonjakja Pa Mama 16:38
07. Rashe E Pashe Nje Enderre 19:43
08. U Plake Mike, U Plake 22:37
09. Marsi I Atij Viti 27:05
10. Bie Deti Dallget 30:27
11. Atje Te Lisi Ne Brinje 34:15
12. Ate Diten E Merkure 36:37
13. Po Vjen Lumi Trubull-O 39:21
14. N'ato Penxhere T'ergjendta 41:22
15. Kam Qene Sevdalli Per Kenge 44:53
16. Dim Himariote Dale! 47:31
17. Kur Merrje Uje Ne Krua 50:32
18. Hape Porten Moj Evrope 52:52
19. Laberi Dyzete Keshtjella! 55:34


2005, Ocora.

Sunday Music Selection

Another music selection -

Beverly Copeland - Good Morning Blues

Lévon Minassian (Duduk) - They Have Taken the One I Love

Jacques Brel - Le Prochain Amour

( More music here )

Enjoy

Weekends Are About Fun

I'm With Dax

.. not war.

Book 32 - Fredrik Backman "A Man Called Ove"

Fredrik Backman "A Man Called Ove" (Washington Square Press)




Who doesn't love grumpy old men? OK, maybe not in real life, but they are ever so appealing in novels, right? Fredrik Backman's delightful novel, A Man Called Ove, has a wonderful curmudgeon of the main character that you just can't help but adore and a quirky cast of characters around him that restores your faith in humanity.

Ove is only in his fifties but he comes across as much older. He is intolerant of ineptitude and has a deep reverence for rules. He patrols his neighbourhood, making sure that any and all signs, injunctions, and homeowner rules are followed. He is a crusty bugger of a loner. And then he gets new neighbours. Patrick inadvertently flattens Ove's mailbox when he moves his family into the neighbourhood, not the most auspicious way to meet a man who is already annoyed that they've driven a vehicle down a street clearly marked for no cars. Yet Parvaneh, Patrick's pregnant wife, sees past the gruff exterior, finds him humorous, and starts to make inroads with Ove.

Having Parvaneh, Patrick, and their two young daughters living beside Ove engages him in the life of the neighbourhood again and foils his careful plan to commit suicide. He has come up with his plan because not only has he been forced to retire from his lifelong job, but he is also desperately grieving his wife Sonja, the only other woman who ever looked into his heart and saw the strong moral code of right and wrong and the sheer goodness and kindness that he is so careful to hide. But this family next door to him and then an increasing number of people in his community need him and so he must put off his plans to die day after day. As Ove becomes more and more engaged in living and in connecting with the people around him, he talks to Sonja, telling her about his days and reliving the past that made him the way he is.

This is a moving and emotionally satisfying book. Ove will make the reader laugh and cry in equal measure. He is a character who can fall out with a long time friend over the make of his car (Ove only drives Saabs) but he's also the man who can take in a ratty looking stray cat, despite disliking cats, because he knows it would have pleased his wife. Ove is such an appealing character that the reader can't help but root for him to find happiness and life-sustaining friendship. Each time Ove is called on to postpone his suicide and help someone, his grumbling and muttering are completely entertaining. The book is absolutely delightful, touching, and brimming with beautiful dignity. Everyone should read this lovely book.

Just Wondering

What are your hobbies?

What was the last thing you recorded on TV?

Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?

Book 33 - Jack Kerouac "Pomes All Sizes"

Jack Kerouac "Pomes All Sizes" (City Lights Publishers)





An interesting collection of poems from Kerouac covering a ten year period that shows the various periods of his life through travel and differing inspirations. Kerouac was also a traveler, so this collection comes from various places throughout those years, wherever he happened to be at the time.

The topics covered include God, Buddha, the blues, wine, drugs, Beat friends, and thoughts of the moment. Kerouac's style is very in the moment, often not even letting spelling and punctuation get in the way of the thought trying to reach the page.

He remains such a powerful influence, and this book is an excellent collection of his work.

Sunday Slouching

So this is how the weekend has panned out.

Saturday I went into Sittingbourne to do a mystery shop within a supermarket, one of these purchases and return scenarios. I had to wait at least forty-five minutes to do the return section so I popped int The Yellow Stocks for a pint of beer. They had one called Romney Ale which was very tasty and a session strength of 4.2 % abv.

I then went to Chatham to do the second visit of the day inquiring about a coffee machine within a department electronics and white goods store. That went well. So I had time to catch a bus into central Chatham, catch the train to Faversham and the last bus back to Ospringe.

The weather was much more inclement today - heavy rain part of the day - and I did not feel like doing much, so I just langured reading and listening to music.

I had a cheese melted jacket potato and salad for my lunch.

So, you may be asking, what have I been listening to -well dear reader - it was -

Richard and Linda Thompson - Pour Down Like  Silver (Island)
Radio Tarifa - Rumba Argelina (World Circuit)
Vanessa Daou - Zipless (MCA)
Anthony and The Johnsons - I Am A Bird Now (Rough Trade)
Sussan Deyhim - Shy Angels (Crammed Discs)
Van Morrison - Astral Weeks (Warner Bros)


Now, I shall sign off for a while to watch some programmes - StarTrek Discovery and Star Trek DS9, Cloak and Dagger (yes - it is back with season 2) and also the second series of the Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina. Tara for now.

Good Night