Musical Monday - Zydeco

This is probably the most familiar Zydeco song recognized both by devoted fans of the genre and those who've never even knew they were listening to Zydeco. This song busting at the seems with uplifting, vibrant and fanciful music. Its a symbiotic combination of accordion, fiddle, drums and bass. Often Zydeco lyrics are witty and sung in French These are no exception. Or if they are sung in English, they are pickled with Cajun slang and, like much of the music of the south, they are usually strife with woe and resolute inspiration. The lyrics of Beau Soleil's Zedeco Gris Gris


The Big Easy is the film that introduced me to Zydeco and I've been hooked ever since. This crime thriller has a steamy violent story about the corruption and culture of New Orleans set in the late 80's. The plot moves at breakneck speed, while the lead actors (Dennis Quaid & Ellen Barkin) heat up the Big Easy while they work to catch those responsible for a spree of assassinations plaguing the Parrish. Will they be the next hit, or worse yet, end up food for the Bayou gators?

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Musical Monday - Zydeco

This is probably the best known Zydeco song by far. It certainly lives up to the full spirit of Zydeco which is usually very lively, uplifting, and vibrant with the symbiotic combination of acordian, fiddle, drum & bass guitar paired with witty lyrics filled with Cajun slang and Louisianna French.



The Big Easy is the film that introduced me to the Cajun music prevalent in New Orleans. Its a steamy little trek through the corruption and culture of the region set in 1987. The action is kept moving at breakneck speed while the lead male (Dennis Quaid) and female (Ellen Barkin) dance between the sheets, bickering their way through the mystery. Will they solve the crime before they become the target of the assassin they seek, or worse, will they be fed to the Bayou gators and never be seen again? Here's the movie trailer, unfortunately it doesn't feature any of the great zydeco music which fills the soundtrack.

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All About Me Monday

This photo is of me as a blushing bride-to-be low 9 years ago, and on a good day I still feel like I did at that age, 35. This morning I've had my walk and my breakfast of Cheerios & blueberries with Rice Dream, and I'm feeling pretty damn fine if I must say.

Being a feisty redhead has always been a BIG part of my identity. For others it may be all about being tall, athletic or beautiful. For me it has always been "you know her, the redhead". Now being a natural redhead, I can spot a dye job a mile off. There are very few of us female naturals out there, especially over the age of 40. Almost all of my friends color their hair to hide those sprouting grays. I have a few white hairs now that I'm in my forties, but luckily for me they just make my hair look kissed by the sun. I've never been one to change the color just for fun as I couldn't stand the maintenance that it demands. I'm what you'd call a low-maintenance chick. I get my hair cut 4 times a year. No perms or coloring required. I rarely even blow dry my hair unless it's late and I don't want to go out, or to bed, with my hair wet. Mostly I just throw it up in a clip when it's wet and then later in the day I'll bring it back down and shake it out and I'm all set.

Well, enough about me for today. What age do you feel? Or what can you tell me about your hair?