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Posted on Monday, June 17, 2013 by fillups
The Milpitas Library June Poem of the Month comes from Eugenia Egbert of the Milpitas Library poetry group, the Peaceful Poets. Regular meetings of the Peaceful Poets will resume on Wednesday, July 17th at 6:30 pm in the library conference room and continue on the third Wednesday of every month. . . . more »
Posted on Saturday, June 15, 2013 by fillups
Did you see the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 9th? The show, which recognizes excellence in Broadway theater, opened with a number that caused critic Linda Holmes to ask, "Is This the Greatest Award Show Opening Ever?" The other reason to see the show was to get a look at the best of the Broadway season. However if you want more than a look and . . . more »
Posted on Friday, June 14, 2013 by coffeecritic
"Never had an audience heard music so brutal, savage, aggressive, and apparently chaotic; it hit the public like a hurricane, like some uncontrolled primeval force." - Roman Vlad, musicologist, composer "Some of the most controversial notes ever composed ..." - Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor "The most important piece of music of the 20th century" - Leonard Bernstein, composer, conductor "If that is a bassoon, then . . . more »
Posted on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 by LaurenJoan
It was almost Father's Day... ...Alice and Joanie B. were clucking about who had the best Dad (all idioms aside).... Alice: My dad Ruled the Roost - he knew how to crow like no one's business.. Joanie B: My dad was THE Cock o' the Walk - he could strut to beat the band.. Alice: My dad was always scratching out a living . . . . . more »
Posted on Saturday, June 8, 2013 by fillups
I'll admit it! Two years later I'm not quite over the death of Peter Parker in Marvel Comics Ultimate reboot of the Spider-Man saga. However, even though I'm not quite recovered from the trauma, I am enjoying seeing the adventures of the new Spider-Man, Miles Morales. Morales is so different than Parker it gives his adventures a completely different feeling and they are fun in . . . more »
Posted on Friday, June 7, 2013 by LaurenJoan
Dear Alice & Joanie B, In our house, the Golden Oldies Rule!! Can children learn anything by listening to them? signed, A parent -- Lee "Dancin' to the Oldies" Alice & Joanie B: Dear Lee "Dancin' to the Oldies," Brawwwk! We have Bill Haley's ABC Boogie to answer your question: Well, a-readin', writin', arithmetic Taught to the tune of a licorice stick No education . . . more »
Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 by mztupelo
I think there are only three things America will be known for 2,000 years from now when they study this civilization: the Constitution, jazz music and baseball. Gerald Early 1952–, American Author As I was watching a recent San Francisco Giants game, I decided to turn off the sound (the cheers of the opposing team was just too distracting) and I put on the . . . more »
Posted on Monday, June 3, 2013 by fillups
Are you looking for a great list of books to read for the summer? Are you a fan of entertaining, well crafted and thought provoking fiction? A great place to start is the list of Hugo nominees for Best Novel of the year. The Hugo is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards given out for writing and filmmaking in the Science Fiction/Fantasy genre. . . . more »
Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2013 by LaurenJoan
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells, and cockle shells, And pretty maids all in a row.... UNLESS you're a CHICKEN ! Alice and Joanie B., who, like most discerning chickens, love flowers - they are magnifique to eat! Easter lilies so savory (as most bulb flowers are, except tulips--hmmm candy - Joanie B. likes red the best, Alice favors . . . more »
Posted on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 by fillups
As part of this past May 18-19 weekend Nebula festivities in San Jose, Gene Wolfe was honored with the Damon Knight Grand Master Award. Since Gene Wolfe is my favorite science fiction writer of all time, I couldn't let this moment pass without some extra notice. What draws me to Gene Wolfe's writing is his ability to pull me into worlds that are only partially . . . more »
