Monday, October 25, 2004
As some of you know, and even less of you care, I occasionally dabble in filk music.
"Filk" is a type of folk music that focuses on speculative fiction, i.e. sci-fi, fantasy, etc.
Most people can take about one or two songs in this genre before they want you to play "House of the Rising Sun." However, it's a viable form of folk music, and there are actually FAMOUS PEOPLE who enjoy filk music and even record it and play it.
Janis Ian has been known to show up at science fiction conventions to play music; and Country Joe McDonald (GIMME AN F!) has an entire filk album available for your dining, dancing and totally FREE listening pleasure at http://www.countryjoe.com/space.htm
It's not bad, by the way. It's not "Rubber Soul," either, but it's definitely worth a listen, and remember, it's FREE!
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We went down to see our friends Ann and Marty in Willcox over the weekend, had a good time and then, on our way back we stopped at "Essence of Tranquility," a remarkably quaint oasis of hot springs in Safford.
I love this place. It's remarkably tacky, yet relaxing at the same time. It's run by an old hippie who offers "touch therapies" (read: massage) and you can soak in any of the pools there for $5 an hour.
I was amused and somewhat taken aback by a sign in each of the pool areas (most are encased for privacy, so you can use them nude, if you wish -- and I do, of course!) that said, among other things: "Please do not use the decorations as a disposal for your cigarettes and used condoms!"
Essence is a trustworthy place. You literally pay your money at the gate. There's a little box to drop your five bucks in. It is, dare I say, "cute."
And they have the most hacked-together website I've ever seen.
I recommend it.
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Red Sox up two in the series. But the Cards haven't lost yet at home during the pre-season, and there are three games there. We'll see...
TT
"Filk" is a type of folk music that focuses on speculative fiction, i.e. sci-fi, fantasy, etc.
Most people can take about one or two songs in this genre before they want you to play "House of the Rising Sun." However, it's a viable form of folk music, and there are actually FAMOUS PEOPLE who enjoy filk music and even record it and play it.
Janis Ian has been known to show up at science fiction conventions to play music; and Country Joe McDonald (GIMME AN F!) has an entire filk album available for your dining, dancing and totally FREE listening pleasure at http://www.countryjoe.com/space.htm
It's not bad, by the way. It's not "Rubber Soul," either, but it's definitely worth a listen, and remember, it's FREE!
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We went down to see our friends Ann and Marty in Willcox over the weekend, had a good time and then, on our way back we stopped at "Essence of Tranquility," a remarkably quaint oasis of hot springs in Safford.
I love this place. It's remarkably tacky, yet relaxing at the same time. It's run by an old hippie who offers "touch therapies" (read: massage) and you can soak in any of the pools there for $5 an hour.
I was amused and somewhat taken aback by a sign in each of the pool areas (most are encased for privacy, so you can use them nude, if you wish -- and I do, of course!) that said, among other things: "Please do not use the decorations as a disposal for your cigarettes and used condoms!"
Essence is a trustworthy place. You literally pay your money at the gate. There's a little box to drop your five bucks in. It is, dare I say, "cute."
And they have the most hacked-together website I've ever seen.
I recommend it.
____________
Red Sox up two in the series. But the Cards haven't lost yet at home during the pre-season, and there are three games there. We'll see...
TT
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