Monthly Archives: February 2020

90’s Songs: Carnival by Natalie Merchant

Posted on February 29, 2020 by emmasrandomthoughts

This is such a unique song, by a woman with a very unique voice. I also love the music video, the black and white cinematography and the idea of just walking down the street taking photos.

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Documentaries You Should See: RBG

Posted on February 24, 2020 by emmasrandomthoughts

RBG is a love letter to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader-Ginsberg. RBG is an portrayed as an elderly woman, whose age and seeming frailty belie tremendous wisdom, personal strength, and an unbelievable work ethic. It shows how RBG used her … Continue reading →

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Wrapped Chair by Christo

Posted on February 20, 2020 by emmasrandomthoughts

OK, when I went to the art museum last year, my friend and I ate at Cafe Provenance, as we always do.  The cashier who checked us out told us that we should check out this chair. I had walked … Continue reading →

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What Baffles Me About Work (Except banks)

Posted on February 16, 2020 by emmasrandomthoughts

OK, I have now been working on some capacity for nearly two decades.  And one thing I don’t get is why they don’t cross train more.  When I was working at a bank, every teller was trained to every teller … Continue reading →

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Beethoven Piano Sonata 4 in E Flat Major

Posted on February 12, 2020 by emmasrandomthoughts

We are still in the early sonatas.  The music starts and it still sounds very much like the classical music (Haydn, Mozart) that came before Beethoven.  I don’t know Beethoven’s sonatas very well (which is why I am doing this) … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Annual Chick Flick Film Series and Awards

Posted on February 8, 2020 by emmasrandomthoughts

So, I realized three things recently. 1 I love watching films directed by women, about women. 2 I love watching You Tube movie reviews. 3 You Tube reviewers rarely review films directed by women, about women.  Don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading →

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Christ Carrying the Cross with St. Simon and St. Veronica from Jacques Dubreoucq’s Workshop

Posted on February 7, 2020 by emmasrandomthoughts

We forget that artists had workshops with a staff of artists and apprentices.  We will never know which one of them carved this image.  We can see St. Simon helping Christ carrying the cross and St. Veronica at the forefront, … Continue reading →

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90’s Songs: Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey

Posted on February 4, 2020 by emmasrandomthoughts

No 90’s songs list would be complete without Mariah Carey. I will have to revisit her a LOT in this series, but this is one of my favorites.  I listened to this so much when it came out in the … Continue reading →

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