Category Archives: Music Moves Me

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day – from Doolin’ and Skerryvore

A rare musical post from me in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day. My wife and I went to the inaugural Tulsa Irish Fest this year. We didn’t make it this year because I was recovering from knee surgery.

Last year we saw Doolin’, an Irish band from France. France!! They were great. I guess I would call it modern Irish music. No limerick’s or other gimmicks. Just great songs.

Doolin’ at Tulsa Irish Fest 2024.

Another band we saw was Skerryvore. They are from Scotland. They didn’t come back this year. They hit the big time and are playing huge sold out arenas. They are more of rock band but like Doolin’ this music is positive natured.

Skerryvore at Tulsa Irishfest 2024.

So this year, my wife made up some BlackSmiths (Smithwick ale and Guiness Stout) and we fired up my ipod in the back yard and had our own concert. Next year we’ll be at the event!!

I am linking up with Music Moves Me

Shadowy Lawnmower and Chris Isaak!!

On a recent trip to the Tulsa Botanic Garden they displayed a Lego Lawnmower in a Shadow!! It would be nice if it worked but it would probably shake itself into thousands of pieces.

Happy Easter to you and your family. Also, Lego Easter Bunnies!

Shadow Shot Sunday

AAAAnnnnndddd! As part of Music Moves Me, I bring you a Chris Isaak Song. Check out RamblinWithAM to check out other entries.

Skywatch Friday – Springtime in Oklahoma

Spring is really getting going now. The leaves are almost electric green. I take photos and when I look at them afterwards they look almost unnatural.

Sometimes the skies are incredibly blue.

The air is light. The temperature may so 39F outside when I wake up but it doesn’t feel near that cold.

It’s a great time to be in Oklahoma.

I took a walk with a young friend and former coworker. One of the legions of people I know leaving the hydrocarbon industry for renewables like wind and solar power. Amazing the things he told me, the innovations that are occurring right now. He’s telling me about the hydrogen economy and the role ammonia could play. I am falling behind. I have to do my homework.

You hear the phrase, there is nothing new under the sun. I have never believed it. There is plenty new under the sun and the moon.

In celebration of Spring in Oklahoma, here is “Oh What a Beautiful Morning.”

And you know, if you play one Oklahoma song you have to play the ultimate Oklahoma song. In this state everyone knows the songs and the correct arm and hand motions for “lazy hawks circling in the sky.”