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Best Covers: I Put a Spell On You

Watching The Voice this evening.  The show is not engaging enough for me to simply watch without a distraction. One of the performers (Rob Taylor) covered “I put a spell on you“.  He’s a capable performer, but I’ve heard a better version of the classic.  In our family, the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus with Bette Midler …

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Posted bydjpappasJune 4, 2015September 19, 2018Posted inMusic

Earick Family Photo

As you grow older, your role changes.  As a younger family member, I tolerated the stories my parents shared with the family history.  The oldest generation feels they have an obligation to ensure their heritage is not lost.  As each year passes, I’m getting closer and closer to being that person.  I’m not there yet …

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Posted bydjpappasJune 4, 2015September 19, 2018Posted inMemory

19 Super Difficult Steps to Winning at Your Own Life

I like pretty much everything in this easy to read but longer (profanity-filled) advice column.  I like it so much in fact that I’m not going to ‘excerpt it’ here – go read it in its original state.

Posted bydjpappasApril 6, 2015September 18, 2018Posted inLifehack

Le Mystere Des Voix Bulgares – Kalimankoui Denkou

Soulful Slavs These Women –

Posted bydjpappasFebruary 8, 2015September 18, 2018Posted inMusicTags: Music Monday

Los Angeles Guitar Quartet – Syzygy

The best way for me to understand my mental state is to consider the music I find most satisfying.  Currently, my tastes are trending toward more traditional, contemplative acoustic performances. #MusicMonday

Posted bydjpappasFebruary 2, 2015September 18, 2018Posted inMusic

European Adventure

Earlier this year while working at the Kenwood Mall in Cincinnati, a patron at the store where Michelle worked struck up a conversation with Michelle. The woman (Charlene) was purchasing apparel for her daughter (Grace) who had recently graduated from High School and who was planning on taking a tour of Europe in celebration of …

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Posted bydjpappasDecember 5, 2014September 19, 2018Posted inMemory

The Ashes Follow the Willow

After finally succumbing to the Emerald Ash Borer, we have had the two Ash trees removed.

Posted bydjpappasSeptember 21, 2014September 18, 2018Posted inMemory

The Fall of the Corkscrew Willow

When we got home this evening we discovered the long suffering Corkscrew Willow had fallen. It’s been shucking brittle branches in to our backyard for the past four years so it’s no surprise. But man, it fell so well – not in our neighbors yard, not on the boat, not on the house, not on the fence. Perfect

Posted bydjpappasApril 4, 2014September 18, 2018Posted inMemory1 Comment on The Fall of the Corkscrew Willow

Cold

In one day it’s gone from this: to this (below).  If you include the wind chill, that’s a 73 degree swing in temperature! I’m looking forward to getting above zero.

Posted bydjpappasJanuary 6, 2014September 18, 2018Posted inMemory

New York Sprint

We toured New York city this past week while picking up Michelle from her co-op role. I’ve included some pictures and a map of the sites visited.

Posted bydjpappasDecember 21, 2013September 18, 2018Posted inMemoryTags: Becky, Michelle, NYC

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