Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Jackdaw with The Ruffians "Black & Tans" [Slainte!]


Artwork © David Moore


Every St. Patrick's Day I put this out, a fine Celtic Rock Band, my dear brothers, all of them, in rare performance with The Ruffians and two, I recorded, engineered and edited/mixed this at one Irish Feis in South Buffalo managing so many boards I am shocked it turned out good. This includes the most mind-blowing version of "Black and Tans" at 3:00 with Danny from The Ruffians playing bones.

Be safe, enjoy, and Slainte!










Audio © Susan Marie and Jackdaw


 

Friday, March 11, 2016

5 Websites That Must Be Checked Out



Photo © Source


Everyday, I come across astounding people doing an extraordinary job or they are seriously on top of their game or I find an interesting website or service that is diverse and not mainstream. I like to notify others to check them out because finding specific things online can be a daunting task. 

Here are my five for this week: 

1. Madalyn Sklar - yesterday I was part of an online seminar regarding how to #TwitterSmarter and it turned out to be beyond fruitful and I ended up connecting to like minded people who are real and serious about the content they provide to the public whether that be personal or business related. Madalyn was fantastic at coordinating this, as well as being a wonderful human being.

Website: http://www.madalynsklar.com/

Twitter: @MadalynSklar


2. Micropoetry Society: As a writer, my thoughts are often random and cannot be used in a story or poem and I find myself just writing in the moment. This website is perfect for such writers, freethinkers, artists. 

Website: http://micropoetry.com/

Twitter: @pssms


3. Patrick Mundus: For a daily dose of "wake up", inspiration, real life writing, and general well being feel good truth, he is the one to connect to. 

Website: http://www.coachenmetjehart.nl/blog/
Twitter:
@PatrickMundus



4. gruvology: All kinds of jazz and blues and diverse styles of music, do not go further, these guys are ever progressing.  They are a consistently changing group of varied styles of music that causes them to be absolutely beyond talented. 

Website: http://www.gruvologyjazz.com/
Soundcloud:  https://soundcloud.com/walter-kemp-iii/faithfulness


5. National Park ServiceThe National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

On the website, you can search for: nature, employment, data, education, news, photos, history, direct involvement, resources for educators, children and yourself, landmarks, environmental consciousness, taking action, volunteer work, everything. I adore nature. This website is only one immense resource. 


Website: http://www.nps.gov/index.htm

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Have fun! 

Peace. 

 

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

A Special Gift in Observance of International Women's Day



ON WGRZ



In observance of International Women's Day, Leslie Jean created a series of images, to feature on her Instagram account, honoring women, whom she has been inspired by, taught by, loved by and loved in return, mentored by, motivated by, humbled by. 

You can view the entire album starting HERE on Facebook

#PledgeForParity
#InternationalWomansDay
#IWD2016
#March8th

Thank you Leslie! Such a beautiful, selfless, healing project and KUDOS to you for showing the rest of us how to be.