His name was Beaufort Jones, his family had owned this drugstore for over 100 years. He knew Lu - he knew Lu for longer than I had known the world. His hand rubbed a cloth over the gleaming counter, tracing large circles that had been marked for a century. Beaufort looked at me out of the corner … Continue reading 100 Word Song – What’s Going On
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Beleza Tropical
It's 1990, I am dating a musician (what's new?), he's a drummer (no offense to drummers but drummer's egos, no thank you) he's dropped the drum kit and is playing "percussion". I know, don't bother with the difference. If you're a "musician" there's a difference. Thankfully, he wasn't doing much live stuff - mostly studio, … Continue reading Beleza Tropical
Twisted Mix Tape Tuesday 10
Ah The Sixties, those were the days. Rock n' Roll was shiny and new, minimum wage was $1.00 and skateboards became the hottest thing, allowing kids to surf on asphalt. Not only that; but we got Star Trek, The Addams Family, The Jestsons, The Flinstones, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie and so much more! … Continue reading Twisted Mix Tape Tuesday 10
100 Word Song – Down South
For all of the decrepitation of this crumbled down street; the run down store front, he was impeccable. The perfect southern gentleman, dressed the part, like he was waiting for a full house. "Well now darlin', you're from up north ain't you?" His deep voice was musical, like a baritone sax, the bass so low … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Down South
Who is Chewbahoe Anyway?
I've been asked to contemplate what my favorite movie is. Truth be told, I am not one of those people who will watch movies over and over and over. That's my husband. You might make it onto my list as a favorite even if I haven't watched you in 5 years. I've been trying to … Continue reading Who is Chewbahoe Anyway?
Twisted MixTape Tuesday #9
Number 9 Number 9, paging Number 9.... This week's topic is Song's We Love to Jam/Sing Our Hearts Out to in Our Cars. There is no shame, share with us what you will. For this list we are operating under the assumption that there are no listening devices implanted in your vehicle. You have the windows down, … Continue reading Twisted MixTape Tuesday #9
Twisted MixTape Tuesday 8
Whoa, doggy! You met this guy/girl and he/she's awesome, you are finally in a committed/casual relationship. It's been a magical 5 days, and then all of a sudden; Nothing. No return phone calls - you only left 32 messages. You've texted at least 100 times, where is he/she? You even tried Facebook, but there must be … Continue reading Twisted MixTape Tuesday 8
100 Word Song – Sweethearts
She needed air and answers. Remembering an old drugstore/soda fountain downstairs, she grabbed the keys and tested the creaky stairs. The Louisiana afternoon slammed into her. She breathed the humid air deep into her lungs to acclimate. Two doors down she stepped into a store frozen in time. The bell on the door tinkled; dust … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Sweethearts
Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys
Being a very shy child, I lived inside my own world. Creating adventures for myself from the music that surrounded me. From the time I was very young my father understood my passion for music, he pushed a little desk right up to our top of the line hi-fi stereo-system. This was my best friend. … Continue reading Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys
Obsolescence and The Deconstructionist
It broke my heart to see it go, but it was obsolete. A piece of my past. Something I was saving to give to my kids kid some day. I wouldn't exactly call myself a hoarder - my mom would disagree. Recently we moved my husband from a basement office to a first floor room, my … Continue reading Obsolescence and The Deconstructionist
Jen Kehl 