A short tribute to Eva Peron I thought would be appropriate to mark her contribution to a nation, as well as to women around the world. Here you had a woman, who dedicated herself to a cause (fascist leanings it had however) and quite literally, worked herself to death for it. Rallying behind her husband, Juan Peron ('the nerve of the Argentine People'), she campaigned wholeheartedly for women's political rights, for her descamisados ('the shirtless ones'), for the impoverished (through her foundacion) during her unfortunately short life time. One may not agree with her politically (fascism, her bid to be vice president), but you cannot deny the hope and joy she brought to the downtrodden Argentine People.
She was so rooted in Peronist soil, that the movement died with her.
Requiem et pace, Evita.
Wednesday, 29 August 2007
Monday, 20 August 2007
Thursday, 16 August 2007
at least you haven't got any cobwebs...ooo a spider!
Is love overrated? Do we put in too much effort into people who are emotionally blind? Am I starting to sound like whatshername from Sex and the City? What is love to begin with? Can we touch it? Can we be it? Can we be in it?
So many questions perhaps prevents a lot of us from having love lives. Or maybe it's just me. Lol.
But, seriously folks. I think there is a love out there for everybody. One that works. Finally.
So many questions perhaps prevents a lot of us from having love lives. Or maybe it's just me. Lol.
But, seriously folks. I think there is a love out there for everybody. One that works. Finally.
Friday, 10 August 2007
Don't tempt me now
Hello! Been ever so tired. Sigh. Oh here are the lyrics of a song I heard in the background of a show I was watching today.Could this be a wayof writin without really using brain power? Could be,could be. Enjoy, nevertheless.
"Blunt" by Wild Strawberries
I don't want to be beautiful
No one ever hears her speak
I don't want to be a diplomat
With a heart attack for peace
All that I need is a fire escape
All that I need is a stone
Everything that starts out burning
Ends up overgrown
I don't want to be an astronaut
I've flown higher on my own
I don't want to be a movie star
I don't need to be alone
All that I need is a blunt excuse
All that I need is a ruse
Everything that starts off burning
Ends up feeling used
I don't want to be president
There's some things I'd like to keep
I don't want to be a nightingale
I don't need to feel that cheap
All that I need is an antidote
All that I need is a muse
Everything that starts off burning
Ends up feeling used
"Blunt" by Wild Strawberries
I don't want to be beautiful
No one ever hears her speak
I don't want to be a diplomat
With a heart attack for peace
All that I need is a fire escape
All that I need is a stone
Everything that starts out burning
Ends up overgrown
I don't want to be an astronaut
I've flown higher on my own
I don't want to be a movie star
I don't need to be alone
All that I need is a blunt excuse
All that I need is a ruse
Everything that starts off burning
Ends up feeling used
I don't want to be president
There's some things I'd like to keep
I don't want to be a nightingale
I don't need to feel that cheap
All that I need is an antidote
All that I need is a muse
Everything that starts off burning
Ends up feeling used
Wednesday, 8 August 2007
Will it be ok?
Queen-Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon
How are you feeling today?
My Fair Lady Cast-On the Street Where You Live
How do your friends see you?
Snow Patrol-You Could be Happy
Will you get married?
Feist-Gatekeeper
What is your best friend's theme song?
Paul McCartney-Listen to what the man said
What is the story of your life?
Robbie Williams-It's de-lovely
What was high school like?
My Fair Lady Cast-A Hymm to Him
How can you get ahead in life?
David Essex-Oh What a Circus
What is the best thing about your friends?
Cyndi Lauper-What's Going On
What is today going to be like?
Chet Baker-My Funny Valentine
What is in store for this weekend?
Snow Patrol-The Finish Line
What song describes you?
The Killers-Exitlude
How is your life going?
David Bowie-Fame
What song will they play at your funeral?
Oasis-Wonderwall
How does the world see you?
Byrds-Mr Tambourine Man
Will you have a happy life?
Blink 182-Story of a Lonely Guy
What do your friends really think of you?
All American Rejects-Time Stands Still
Do people secretly lust after you?
Phantom of the Opera Cast-Wishing You were somehow here again (Shall I come again then?)
How can I make myself happy?
Tracy Chapman-Fast Car
What should you do with your life?
The Mikado-Three Little Maids
Will you ever have children?
Sade-Please Send Me Someone to Love
Queen-Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon
How are you feeling today?
My Fair Lady Cast-On the Street Where You Live
How do your friends see you?
Snow Patrol-You Could be Happy
Will you get married?
Feist-Gatekeeper
What is your best friend's theme song?
Paul McCartney-Listen to what the man said
What is the story of your life?
Robbie Williams-It's de-lovely
What was high school like?
My Fair Lady Cast-A Hymm to Him
How can you get ahead in life?
David Essex-Oh What a Circus
What is the best thing about your friends?
Cyndi Lauper-What's Going On
What is today going to be like?
Chet Baker-My Funny Valentine
What is in store for this weekend?
Snow Patrol-The Finish Line
What song describes you?
The Killers-Exitlude
How is your life going?
David Bowie-Fame
What song will they play at your funeral?
Oasis-Wonderwall
How does the world see you?
Byrds-Mr Tambourine Man
Will you have a happy life?
Blink 182-Story of a Lonely Guy
What do your friends really think of you?
All American Rejects-Time Stands Still
Do people secretly lust after you?
Phantom of the Opera Cast-Wishing You were somehow here again (Shall I come again then?)
How can I make myself happy?
Tracy Chapman-Fast Car
What should you do with your life?
The Mikado-Three Little Maids
Will you ever have children?
Sade-Please Send Me Someone to Love
Sunday, 5 August 2007
Saturday, 4 August 2007
The Hummingbird
Josephine, Empress and Queen
She rests above my piano, eternally dignified - a true Empress. But who was she really? The Rose of Martinique? The Hummingbird to Napoleon's Sword? Was their divorce really the end of Napoleon? It cannot be denied that, chronologically, the decline of his glorious empire began not too long after he divorced her to marry Marie-Louise. Our Josephine died of a broken heart when her former husband, Emperor was sent into exile. He died with her name on his lips. Her life was unique and her person a fascinating figure in Modern History.
Here's to you, Josephine.
Here's to you, Josephine.
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