Monthly Archives: January 2019

Thursday Open Thread

Posted on January 31, 2019 by rikyrah

Hope all you mid-westerners are keeping warm and safe from the artic blast. Did some video searching yesterday, while home from work. Dig in if you dare! And I’ll leave you with this classic interview.

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Wednesday Open Thread | James Ingram

Posted on January 30, 2019 by rikyrah

This thread is dedicated to Signer/songwriter James Ingram. Bless you, for all the joy and heart-opening music you’ve brought to lives, Mr. Ingram. Grammy-Winning Singer James Ingram Dies at 66 from Brain Cancer James Ingram is a singer, keyboardist and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Black Classical Music Composers

Posted on January 29, 2019 by rikyrah

Happy Tuesday, Everyone. today’s featured composer is Florence Beatrice Price. Florence Beatrice Price    Florence Beatrice Price was an award-winning pianist and composer who became the first African-American woman to have her work performed by a major symphony. Synopsis Born … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread- Black Composers of Classical Music

Posted on January 28, 2019 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone.   I spent most of my weekend traveling and took in a few live classical music concerts. Soul needs soothing and healing, and classical music was my healing balm. This week we’re featuring  classical music from Black … Continue reading →

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Kamala Harris Officially Launches 2020 Presidential Campaign

Posted on January 27, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

(CNN) Kamala Harris officially launched her 2020 presidential campaign Sunday in her birthplace of Oakland, promising to be a fighter “for the people” and stating that it is time to restore what she views as the loss of American values … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on January 27, 2019 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends.

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on January 26, 2019 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope that you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends. You know I like to bring happy stories in on Saturday…things that will make you smile…and might get a little dust in your eyes… LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THIS … Continue reading →

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Breaking: FBI arrested ex Trump adviser Roger Stone

Posted on January 25, 2019 by SouthernGirl2

CNN) Roger Stone has been indicted by a grand jury on charges brought by special counsel Robert Mueller, who alleges that the longtime Donald Trump associate sought stolen emails from WikiLeaks that could damage Trump’s opponents while in coordination with … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread |These Are the Rotten People Who Make Up This Administration

Posted on January 25, 2019 by rikyrah

We are in the midst of a government shutdown.The pain thrust upon government workers, coast to coast, is mounting everyday. These people are being held HOSTAGE by the whims of a madman and his racist vanity project. They DO NOT … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread |Show Them How It’s Done, Madam Speaker

Posted on January 24, 2019 by rikyrah

As we enter day 34 of this government shutdown, the Dolt45 in the White House, is having a tantrum about the State of the Union. Speaker Pelosi sent him a letter last week or so, informing him, that since the … Continue reading →

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