The name of the group is named after the pentatonic scale with five notes per octave.
It is sung beautifully and should get you in the spirit of the holidays.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Mary Did You Know
This song is performed by Pentatonix, an American a cappella group of five vocalists.
The name of the group is named after the pentatonic scale with five notes per octave.
It is sung beautifully and should get you in the spirit of the holidays.
The name of the group is named after the pentatonic scale with five notes per octave.
It is sung beautifully and should get you in the spirit of the holidays.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Crosby, Stills and Nash
Last night I attended a Crosby, Stills and Nash concert at a relatively small venue. What an evening..... wonderful songs evoking so many memories of my youth!
The band had so many hits beginning in the late 1960's....Marrakesh Express and Suite: July Blue Eyes just to name a few. They were just starting out as a band when they performed at Woodstock in 1969.
It was truly a magical evening. They performed for 3 hours and not only sang their hits but new songs as well. I am so grateful that I finally was able to see Crosby, Stills and Nash!
"Live your life before the wind scatters you back home"
- a tribute to Levon Helm of The Band.
The band had so many hits beginning in the late 1960's....Marrakesh Express and Suite: July Blue Eyes just to name a few. They were just starting out as a band when they performed at Woodstock in 1969.
It was truly a magical evening. They performed for 3 hours and not only sang their hits but new songs as well. I am so grateful that I finally was able to see Crosby, Stills and Nash!
"Live your life before the wind scatters you back home"
- a tribute to Levon Helm of The Band.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Massive Monsoon in the Phoenix Valley
The storm woke me at 2:30am this morning. I live in an area of golf courses and lakes where the water rises and flows over the roads. Right now there is no way out of my neighborhood as Hayden Rd. is closed as well as McCormick Parkway.
I grabbed an umbrella and headed out for a walk. I was not able to walk down the bike path as many areas were under water.
Fire trucks and police vehicles headed to a rescue on McCormick Parkway where two cars were stuck in the deep water. I watched them rescue a man from one of the cars.
Major freeways in the Phoenix area were closed this morning as well. It has been record-breaking rainfall!
I grabbed an umbrella and headed out for a walk. I was not able to walk down the bike path as many areas were under water.
Fire trucks and police vehicles headed to a rescue on McCormick Parkway where two cars were stuck in the deep water. I watched them rescue a man from one of the cars.
Major freeways in the Phoenix area were closed this morning as well. It has been record-breaking rainfall!
Sunday, July 20, 2014
The Cornish Pasty Company
The Cornish Pasty Company has a location in Scottsdale on Goldwater Blvd. The owner, Dean Thomas grew up in Cornwall in Southwest England and ate many pasties.
I had lunch there today and absolutely loved it! There were so many varieties to choose from....... I chose a Veggie Rosemary Chicken that had chicken, roasted red potatoes, brie, roasted red peppers and fresh rosemary served with a side of mustard cream sauce.
On the menu it gave the history of the Cornish pasty:
"The Cornish Pasty originates from Cornwall (Southwest England) and can be traced back as far as the 1200′s. Mining was once a thriving industry in Cornwall and at that time pasties were baked by the wives and mothers of the tine miners. Pasties were made with a thick crimped edge along one side so the miners could use the crimp as a handle to hold on to while eating. The miners hand would often be covered in arsenic from the mine, so the miners would discard the handle when they were done. The crusts were never wasted though, as many miners believed that ghosts, or ‘knockers’, inhabited the mines, and the leftover crusts would keep these ghosts content. Traditionally, pasties were made with different fillings at each end. One end containing meat and vegetables, and one end with a sweet filling. The sweet end would be marked with an initial so the miners knew what side to eat first. Today, Cornish pasties are filled with steak, potatoes, swede (rutabaga) and onions. At one time Cornwall had nearly 2000 flourishing tin mines, but by the 1880′s tin mining had become a rapidly declining industry. At this time, Cornish miners began emigrating to Michigan’s Upper Peninsular for copper mining bringing pasties with them."
I highly recommend this eatery!
I had lunch there today and absolutely loved it! There were so many varieties to choose from....... I chose a Veggie Rosemary Chicken that had chicken, roasted red potatoes, brie, roasted red peppers and fresh rosemary served with a side of mustard cream sauce.
On the menu it gave the history of the Cornish pasty:
"The Cornish Pasty originates from Cornwall (Southwest England) and can be traced back as far as the 1200′s. Mining was once a thriving industry in Cornwall and at that time pasties were baked by the wives and mothers of the tine miners. Pasties were made with a thick crimped edge along one side so the miners could use the crimp as a handle to hold on to while eating. The miners hand would often be covered in arsenic from the mine, so the miners would discard the handle when they were done. The crusts were never wasted though, as many miners believed that ghosts, or ‘knockers’, inhabited the mines, and the leftover crusts would keep these ghosts content. Traditionally, pasties were made with different fillings at each end. One end containing meat and vegetables, and one end with a sweet filling. The sweet end would be marked with an initial so the miners knew what side to eat first. Today, Cornish pasties are filled with steak, potatoes, swede (rutabaga) and onions. At one time Cornwall had nearly 2000 flourishing tin mines, but by the 1880′s tin mining had become a rapidly declining industry. At this time, Cornish miners began emigrating to Michigan’s Upper Peninsular for copper mining bringing pasties with them."
I highly recommend this eatery!
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Flagstaff
Flagstaff is a town located in northern Arizona at an elevations of 7000 feet. The town is situated in the largest Ponderosa pine forest in the world and we wanted to spend a couple of days in the cool mountain air!
Flagstaff's early economy was based on the lumber, railroad and ranching industries. The town also has a strong tourism sector due to its proximity to the Grand Canyon and the fact that is sits on historic Route 66.
On the morning of July 4th, we headed to the historic downtown area where we watched the 4th of July parade and wandered the "Art in the Park" craft show.
What a wonderful break from the heat in Phoenix!!
Flagstaff's early economy was based on the lumber, railroad and ranching industries. The town also has a strong tourism sector due to its proximity to the Grand Canyon and the fact that is sits on historic Route 66.
On the morning of July 4th, we headed to the historic downtown area where we watched the 4th of July parade and wandered the "Art in the Park" craft show.
What a wonderful break from the heat in Phoenix!!
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Arizona Wildlife
Javelinas are rather ugly animals. They evolved in south America and migrated north. One day we saw two javelinas wandering down our street looking for food. They eat flowers, nuts, berries and most succulent plants. I could hardly believe what I was seeing!
We also saw this lizard on a hike at Pinnacle Peak Park in Scottsdale. Hikers should not let the fairly minimal height gain deceive you. There are enough ups and downs on the trail to give even the most seasoned hiker a workout.
We also saw this lizard on a hike at Pinnacle Peak Park in Scottsdale. Hikers should not let the fairly minimal height gain deceive you. There are enough ups and downs on the trail to give even the most seasoned hiker a workout.
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