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lschmoopie
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I qualify for AARP....now what? Twitter: @lschmoopie Putting this here for the OS editor.

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MAY 12, 2013 3:44PM

Words of My Mother Part 12: Fire & Ice

On this Mother's Day I'd like to think of the mother I used to have B.A.- Before Alzheimer's. The poet, the jewelry maker, the crafter, the gardener, the reader, the music lover. None of those things exist in her any longer.

But I am left with her words.

Happy… Read full post »

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NOVEMBER 17, 2012 9:39AM

Psychedelic Saturday #10

Welcome to Psychedelic Saturday. 

psychedelic-colorful-digital-art 

A weekly post dedicated to all things psychedelic. Post your reflections on psychedelic  happenings via your stories, photos, art, or poetry.  

Psychedelic Pill. 

It's not what you think. It's not LSD or  DMT or cannabis. I… Read full post »

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NOVEMBER 3, 2012 2:27PM

Psychedelic Saturday #8

 Welcome to Psychedelic Saturday!

A weekly post dedicated to all things psychedelic. Post your reflections on psychedelic  happenings via you stories, photos, art, or poetry. 

For the past 34 years I've been married to a Dead Head. Prior to that I knew of The Grateful Dead, but was not… Read full post »

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OCTOBER 27, 2012 12:01PM

Psychedelic Saturday #7

Welcome to Psychedelic Saturday, my weekly Open Call.
What is psychedelic in your world?
Post your stories, poetry, photographs, and music.
 
Much to the chagrin of my friend Linda Seccaspina blacklights still hold a fascination for me. I know, I know, I'm somewhat stuck in the pa/… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 20, 2012 11:18AM

Psychedelic Saturday #6

Welcome to Psychedelic Saturday, volume #6!
Join in the Open Call and post your version of the psychedelic experience.
 
 
"Honey, look what I bought at a garage sale!", my husband excitedly said last weekend. With great care and pride he gingerly placed a lava lamp on the kitchen counter.… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 13, 2012 1:39PM

Psychedelic Saturday #5

 Welcome to Psychedelic Saturday.
Witness Jim Morrison at his spacey best in this footage from the Hollywood Bowl.
Pretty sure he was tripping on something during the show.
He completely sings in a stream of consciousness state as most of his lyrics do not match those originally written. Origi… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 6, 2012 11:04AM

Psychedelic Saturday #4

 My 4th installment to Psychedelic Saturday.
What do YOU consider psychedelic?
Post your photos, writings, or music selections .
Flashback with me to the '60's every Saturday.
It's a nice escape.
 
 
The 1968 Monkees film Head featured this music co-written especially for the group by/… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 7:10AM

Psychedelic Saturday #3

Submission 3 to Open Call of Psychedelic Saturday:

I Am the Walrus

from The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour Album released in 1967.

According to John Lennon he said he wrote the first two lines of the song on separate occasisons, both times while on acid. It was also the first… Read full post »

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2012 1:44PM

Psychedelic Saturday #2

 
Today's submission is an iconic song from the 60's. 
 Not many know that the song was not penned while Grace Slick was with Je… Read full post »
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 11:36AM

Open Call: Psychedelic Saturday

psychedelic 
I am a child of the 60's. 
I've hung onto my love of the music of that era through
disco,
grunge,
glam rock,
funk,
techno, 
heavy metal,
rap,
and hip hop. 
 
I woke up thinking about this topic this morning.
What are some… Read full post »
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AUGUST 25, 2012 11:36PM

6th Gallery Challenge: Hot Fun in the Summertime

A Simple Shutterbug issued a gallery challenge to show our summer.I have to start with my all time favorite summer song. Please enjoy while you read.

 

 

 From small town parade

to mountain lakes

to seaside.

Simple joys in life.

I am grateful for… Read full post »

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JULY 29, 2012 9:32AM

Good News Sunday: 34 reasons

34 Reasons

Today my husband and I celebrate our 34th anniversary.  In looking back over the years there are so many moments that have defined our marriage, enhanced it, or were just plain fun. So, John, this one is for you. Happy anniversary. I love you.

1978 We married.… Read full post »

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JULY 22, 2012 12:29PM

Good News Sunday: Batmobiles

In my smallish city, I am always on the lookout for things that my 8 year old and 4 year old grandsons might enjoy.  When I saw a recent advertisement for a promotion of the latest Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises, I contacted my daughter and let her know the… Read full post »
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JULY 11, 2012 7:00PM

Let's Spend the Night Together with The Rolling Stones

 July 12, 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of The Rolling Stones first ever live performance. I am reposting this Mick Jagger tribute I wrote last year. Many of the video  links had been discontinued, so I redid them all. Hope you find some time in your day for a little bit… Read full post »

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JULY 10, 2012 11:13AM

Foodie Tuesday: Green Smoothie Goodness with the Grandsons

It's everywhere these days: the green smoothie. Eating more fruits and vegetables and less of everything else is better for us. So say the experts. I've seen various versions of the green smoothie on Dr. Oz's tv show, The Doctors, the Food Network, online, and in assorted magazines and food sections… Read full post »

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JULY 9, 2012 10:19AM

Eye on the Sky-Second Gallery Challenge

STATHI's OC for photos of the sky tugged at me this morning.
The sky is an ever changing, mood enhancing presence
no matter where you are in the world.
So many poems and songs have been written about it,
but I have a couple of favorites and one is… Read full post »
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JULY 6, 2012 11:57AM

The Book That Won't Wait For You...Literally

 A book with disappearing ink? Who needs that kind of pressure?! This new invention, when exposed to air and light, will eventually allow all the ink to disappear from the page. In approximately two months the pages will be blank. As an active member of my book group for the past sixte… Read full post »
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JULY 5, 2012 1:42AM

Scenes from a Small Town Parade

15.9 square miles.
The size of my city.
We moved here to the San Joaquin Valley of California from the San Francisco Bay Area in 1983. The population has doubled since then, but it still has a small town feel. Every Fourth of July there is a parade to… Read full post »
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JULY 4, 2012 4:32AM

Born on the Fourth of July (update)

Born on the fourth of July: our nation and a few favorite musicians.

John Waite, born July 4, 1952,  first hit the music scene as part of the British band The Babys. Their first hit in 1977, Isn't it Time, quickly charted.

Isn't It Time

Everytime I Think Of You
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JULY 3, 2012 10:38AM

Foodie Tuesday: Pad Thai

 
 
Pad Thai
(with apologies to anyone of Thai descent) 
 
It's hot out, I'm on summer vacation and feeling a little lazy. But as I waste time on Pinterest, I see a photo of Pad Thai that was calling my name. I link over to it and peruse the… Read full post »
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JULY 1, 2012 12:40PM

Good News Sunday: Textspresso, please

 
 
 
I love a good cup of coffee, a cappuccino, a latte, a mocha. It just starts the day off right.  Even when traveling, I bring my own freshly ground coffee and filters to make in the hotel room coffeepot rather than use the prefab pods found in most… Read full post »
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JUNE 30, 2012 12:02PM

Open Call: Final Chirp, er; Tweet

Why yes, Paul McCartney, I'd be happy to sing with you!#adyinggalcandream

paul mccartney birthday cake

(I made this cake in honor of Paul's 64th birthday)  Read full post »

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JUNE 29, 2012 9:22AM

The Long & Winding Road Trip


The last school bell of the year rang loudly as I watched the children skip gleefully out the school gate and throngs of weary teachers pack up their classrooms for the summer. It was from a new perspective that I… Read full post »

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JUNE 24, 2012 11:19AM

Keep Calm and Good News Sunday

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This poster is seen EVERYWHERE these days. But it was originally created in 1939 at the beginning of WWII to raise  British morale in case of an invasion. The creator is not known but 2.5 million posters were printed.  In 2000 it was rediscovered and has gone rather viral.&nb… Read full post »
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JUNE 22, 2012 11:59AM

Two Years? Time Flies on Open Salon

My time on OS has been sporadic this past year, but June 22 marks my second anniversary on this site. Yes, the spam string is annoying and frustrating, and I've learned the hard way not to write directly on the site after having lost work a couple of times. But the… Read full post »

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