Sounding Bored ...A series of rambling thoughts...
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Monday, December 21, 2020
Friday, December 18, 2020
Not Your Momma's History
Not Your Momma's History: Not Your Momma's History consults with and aids museums, historical sites, historical societies, private businesses, etc. in developing specialized programing about sensitive topics such as slavery and women within 18th and 19th century America. Cheyney McKnight
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
2020 has been quite the year for all of us. My medical treatments consisted of mainly Zoom visits with my doctor and/or other team members. Every other week, one of the technicians would come by and meet me in the lobby to do a blood draw. I was able to go to the clinic for two scans, with all the protocols in place it was a surreal experience. Results as of this writing show some growth in the tumor at the base of the skull and the inflammation of the lung remains a concern. I will be going in for resumption of radiation treatments after the new year. As for symptoms, they remain consistent, lack of balance, headaches, pain in various body parts, nosebleeds, etc. but as Dr. K said, “you will learn to live with it.” It has become a source of “amusement” now when I suddenly gasp and Janson, rather than asking if I am okay, simply says, “Yea, I know.” and “If you need anything I’m here.”
Monday, December 7, 2020
Sunday, December 6, 2020
Monday, November 23, 2020
See You Again (Charlie Puth, Wiz Khalifa), Cover by One Voice Children's...
With all the social restriction in place during the past year, this song spoke to me.
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
[English Lyrics] From Now On - SHINee World Best of 2018
Onew: Singing through clenched fists
Taemin: Singing for his hyung
Minho: Staring at the microphone looking for Jonghyun
Key: Removed all jewelry except for the ring Jonghyun bought him...
Jonghyun's last line of the song "I'll be with you..... Forever",
Karens & Cancel Culture w/Chelsea Handler - Uncomfortable Conversations ...
If you have not viewed the series "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man", I suggest that you do!
Monday, November 2, 2020
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Friday, September 25, 2020
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
2PM 「I'm your man」 MV Full ver.
This is one of the first KPOP groups that caught my interest. They have been around for a bit but still can compete with the new, younger generations of the genre.
Monday, September 7, 2020
Friday, September 4, 2020
Thursday, September 3, 2020
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Monday, August 31, 2020
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Christina Aguilera - Loyal Brave True (From "Mulan"/Official Video)
Cold is the morning
Warm is the dream
Chasing the answers
'Til I can't sleep
Will I be stronger
Or will I be weak
When you're not with me?
Who am I without my armor?
Standing in my father's shoes
All I know is that it's harder
To be loyal, brave and true
Michelle Obama speech at the Democratic Convention | Joe Biden For Presi...
The best speech I have heard in a very long time.
She talked about the inherent dignity of human beings
She talked about truth
She talked about the character of a leader
She talked about health care
She talked about care for the environment
She talked about racial justice
She talked about the evil of racism and white supremacy
She talked about empathy
She talked about caring for others
She talked about raising children with a strong moral foundation
She talked about the coarseness of our culture under Trump
She talked about selfishness
She talked about greed
She talked military violence
She talked about using the Bible for a photo-op
She talked about being a mother
She talked about being a neighbor
She talked about meekness
She talked about confronting “viciousness” and “cruelty”
She talked about finding common ground based on the value of all human beings
She talked about the need to speak truth to power
She talked about family
She talked about compassion
She talked about grief
She talked about faith
Saturday, August 15, 2020
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Monday, August 3, 2020
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Friday, July 31, 2020
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Friday, July 24, 2020
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Monday, July 20, 2020
Small Loaf French Bread
- 10 ounces all purpose flour (or bread flour) – (2 ¼ cups)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt , plus 1/2 teaspoon for sprinkling on top
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ tablespoon olive oil , plus 1 tablespoon for brushing over top.
- 6 fluid ounces warm water
- ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
- Add the flour, salt, honey, olive oil, and water to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the surface of the water to allow it to dissolve.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix on medium speed until the dough comes together. Remove the paddle attachment and replace with a dough hook and continue mixing until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, 10 minutes. The dough can also be kneaded by hand.
- Remove the mixing bowl from the machine and cover it with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise to about twice its size, about 1 hour.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it 4-5 times to expel excess gas and redistribute the yeast. Cover with a dish towel and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a round ball, an oval, or stretch the dough into a rectangle roughly 6×3 inches to form a baguette. If making a baguette, seal the ends by pinching down with the heel of your hand. Place the dough on a baking sheet and, cover with a dish towel and allow to rise for about an hour.
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400° F (200°C). Using the tip of a sharp knife, make 1 large slash across the top of the bread loaf. Brush with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt over the top. When the oven is ready, bake for 18-20 minutes.
Notes
- To mix bread without a stand mixer follow these easy steps:
- Mix the ingredients together with a large spoon in a large mixing bowl (Step 1 in the recipe).
- After mixing the ingredients, transfer the shaggy dough to a lightly floured counter or large cutting board and shape it into a ball.
- Start each stroke by gently pushing the dough away from you with the heel of your hand.
- Lift the edge of the dough that’s farthest away from you and fold the dough in half toward you.
- Lightly sprinkle the dough with flour as needed if the dough becomes too sticky. Continue folding and pressing the dough and after about 3 minutes, the dough should begin to look smooth.
- As you continue to fold and press the dough, it will become more smooth and elastic. This entire process should take 15-20 minutes.
(Cooking For One)
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6: Sing Gently
This is the best one yet...of course, they just keep getting better and better but the size of this choir and the editing required to put it all together...staggering!
Forestella Does It Again..
As always Forestella gives an amazing performance. They continue to show that the language of music is universal.
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Longest Time - Quarantine Edition
We keep saying that March has really seemed like a long month this year! Together we will make it through.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Aladdin - A Whole New World (cover by TIM)
One of the joys to be found in staying at home is discovering and making new friends. Friends with musical talent are an added bonus.
Friday, July 10, 2020
BLACKPINK - 'How You Like That' | Multi-Language Cover in 16 Different L...
He continues to amaze me as he flows musically from one language to another without losing any of the songs emotion.
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Chicken Cacciatore for Dining Alone
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil 30 seconds.
Add chicken to the skillet and cook 4 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a large plate, cover, and set aside.
Add chopped onions, bell peppers, garlic, and rosemary to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
Add wine and bring to a boil. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until almost all of the wine has evaporated.
Stir in the tomatoes and add the chicken back to the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Taste and add additional salt, if needed.
Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian. Alla cacciatora refers to a meal prepared “hunter-style”.
It’s a simple dish that was likely developed to satisfy the appetites of hunters who had been out hunting all day and needed a tasty, hearty stew that could easily be cooked.
(One Dish Kitchen)
- 1 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken thigh
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup canned diced tomatoes , with their juices
Instructions:
Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Set aside.
In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil 30 seconds.
Add chicken to the skillet and cook 4 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a large plate, cover, and set aside.
Add chopped onions, bell peppers, garlic, and rosemary to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
Add wine and bring to a boil. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until almost all of the wine has evaporated.
Stir in the tomatoes and add the chicken back to the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Taste and add additional salt, if needed.
Cacciatore means “hunter” in Italian. Alla cacciatora refers to a meal prepared “hunter-style”.
It’s a simple dish that was likely developed to satisfy the appetites of hunters who had been out hunting all day and needed a tasty, hearty stew that could easily be cooked.
(One Dish Kitchen)
Friday, July 3, 2020
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Sunday, May 24, 2020
[2013가요대전] 전출연자 'You are a miracle'
You're a miracle
Was I sad that the winter was so rushed
That the stars were that bright last night?
Was I sad that I rushed time
That my dream was so long last night?
Are you loving your days?
Are you loving your people?
I believe in the miracle
That your precious heart made
You’re already doing it,
Just by being in the world
You are already someone’s
Miracle, a beautiful miracle
You will make someone smile today
We already know
What we need to love
It is beginning in all the places
You set your eyes on
Tomorrow will be even more dazzling
Because of you –
There can be no greater love
I am the light of world
You are the light of world
We are the light of world
We’re shining bright together
In case the world gets sad too,
The rain falls silently
People have been pushed away
As if they shouldn’t be happy
Everything is so hard,
Life is so hard
Don’t be afraid my friend
I’m your fam Your biggest fan
I believe that your small touch
Can stop tears
You’re already doing it,
Just by being in the world
You are already someone’s
Miracle, a beautiful miracle
You will make someone smile today
We already know
What we need to love
It is beginning in all the places
You set your eyes on
Tomorrow will be even more dazzling
Because of you –
There can be no greater love
Don’t forget
Through you, light falls on the world
Any kind of darkness, in the end
Is just a shadow of a moment
Please never forget
You’re already doing it,
Just by being in the world
You are already someone’s
Miracle, a beautiful miracle
You will make someone smile today
We already know
What we need to love
It is beginning in all the places
You set your eyes on
Tomorrow will be even more dazzling
Because of you –
There can be no greater love
I am the light of world
You are the light of world
We are the light of world
We’re shining bright together
I am the light of world
You are the light of world
We are the light of world
We’re shining bright together
Make love ladyrainycorn,
You’re a beautiful miracle, new babies born
(You already know that)
It begins in all the places you set your eyes on
Come on we’ll light up the world
We’re shining bright like the stars
Come together there’s no greater love
Because of you, Yes you are
You are baby light of world
And we gonna shine together
Like diamonds and pearls
You’re already doing it,
Just by being in the world
You are already someone’s
Miracle, a beautiful miracle
You will make someone smile today
We already know
What we need to love
It is beginning in all the places
You set your eyes on
Tomorrow will be even more dazzling
Because of you –
There can be no greater love
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Thursday, May 14, 2020
COVID-19 & Me
Back in early January I began to get snippets of conversations that mentioned the virus that was causing much concern in China and the neighboring countries. One of my doctors has family in Wuhan and he kept close contact with them and with the news of the area.
However, it did not impact me accept as a concerned world citizen until in early March when jobs that had been there, suddenly disappeared with employers saying that they were putting things on hold. I was also scheduled to have another surgical procedure which would be followed by a round of chemo treatments. A couple of weeks before that date, the clinic called to tell me that it would be postponed as I was considered a high risk patient due to my immune system being compromised. My clinic visits became Zoom visits.
It was shortly after that our state was given a "Safer at Home" order and all nonessential workplaces were closed. Our complex closed all the public areas which meant no roof top garden access( my seeds sit unplanted), the gym, the community room, and business center were all closed. There will be no staff during the week unless emergencies arise. All in all the buildings have been quiet. We have a Facebook page for the residents and there is communication via that format. If anyone is in need of help it is posted on the page.
However, it did not impact me accept as a concerned world citizen until in early March when jobs that had been there, suddenly disappeared with employers saying that they were putting things on hold. I was also scheduled to have another surgical procedure which would be followed by a round of chemo treatments. A couple of weeks before that date, the clinic called to tell me that it would be postponed as I was considered a high risk patient due to my immune system being compromised. My clinic visits became Zoom visits.
It was shortly after that our state was given a "Safer at Home" order and all nonessential workplaces were closed. Our complex closed all the public areas which meant no roof top garden access( my seeds sit unplanted), the gym, the community room, and business center were all closed. There will be no staff during the week unless emergencies arise. All in all the buildings have been quiet. We have a Facebook page for the residents and there is communication via that format. If anyone is in need of help it is posted on the page.
The internet has become a lifeline for many as it provides a means to shop with deliver service, a means to stay in touch with family & friends (battling loneliness), entertainment, news, etc. I can only imagine what it would have been like if this had happened to the same extent back in the 70's or early 80's or even 90's when there was no internet or very limited access to the internet for people.
Two of my old friends have had to battle the virus and their story helps give some insight into how serious the virus can be for many people. Wearing a mask is imperative. Those who say that they will not wear one as it interferes with their freedoms fail to understand that wearing one is to protect others and with freedom comes responsibility. Not wearing a mask tells the world that you care more about yourself than you do about anyone else. I will not get too political here but the antics of the GOP and the failure of the White House to take the virus seriously and to act to protect the citizens will go down in history as one of the most epic failures in our nation. Recently the GOP influenced Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that the Governor's stay at home was illegal but luckily for us the county and the city stepped forward and issues the order much the same as the one by the Governor.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
"You'll Never Walk Alone" Virtual Choir/Orchestra 15 Countries: 300 People
An amazing arrangement and presentation of this beautiful song.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Friday, May 1, 2020
Monday, April 27, 2020
Monday, April 20, 2020
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Saturday, April 4, 2020
김아중 - Maria (미녀는 괴로워 OST) - Cover by E.Hyuk
Wow, the jump in range! Thanks to my friend Kai for the suggested viewing.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Saturday, March 21, 2020
(Sungha Jung) Carol In Spring – Sungha Jung
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Friday, March 13, 2020
How Serious is the Coronavirus? Infectious Disease Expert Michael Osterh...
Watched this as I sit and wait for a callback from my doctor as I am running a fever and have a cough. I doubt that I have it since I have not been in many areas where I might get exposed.
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Monday, January 6, 2020
Despacito (Multi-Language Cover) 1 Guy Singing in 20 Languages - Travys Kim
If you have not heard this singer before I highly recommend that you give him a listen. Talented in his own Korean language but then he can ease from one language to another in a song.
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Friday, January 3, 2020
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