Happy Halloween and Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by da-AL

da-AL and her husband in Halloween 1970s disco costumes.

Get out your candy corn and candles and costumes! It's Halloween and Dia de los Muertos aka Day of the Dead. Do you celebrate them?

Willie Nelson: Vote ’em Out VIDEO by da-AL

Nelson, 2016, Topeka, Kansas.

That's what election day's all about! Willie Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist. https://youtu.be/bt-n0zu6MjM&rel=0 Willie Nelson – Vote 'Em Out lyrics [Verse 1] If you don't like who's in there, vote 'em out That's what Election Day is all about The biggest gun we've got… Continue reading Willie Nelson: Vote ’em Out VIDEO by da-AL

Tango Elegante Video: “El Día Que Me Quieras” by da-AL

da-AL dances Argentine Tango with her honey

Each year, a dear friend opens her home to her dance-loving friends. We share great food and either perform or just enjoy watching. My love of dance is great -- that's why one of my upcoming novels is titled, "Flamenco & the Sitting Cat"! The style of Argentine tango that my husband I dance is… Continue reading Tango Elegante Video: “El Día Que Me Quieras” by da-AL

Now We Are 2 (only): Sweet Lola is Sorely Missed by da-AL

Lola, our black Labrador mix dog, is sorely missed.

Our home is too quiet, too empty without our dear Lola. Last Wednesday, she joined her twin brother, Pierre. We were privileged to have her. Like Pierre, she was loyal in every way to the end. The two were trusting, kind, obedient, and fun loving. Second in her heart only to her human family was… Continue reading Now We Are 2 (only): Sweet Lola is Sorely Missed by da-AL

Part 2: Tehran Visits The Louvre

Abbas Kiarostami, (Iran 1940-2016)

Art bridges cultures and makes us see differently (that's why the first of my novels-in-progress is titled, "Flamenco & the Sitting Cat")  -- look again at these art photos by Abbas Kiarostami, a noted Iranian film producer/director/screenwriter, poet, and photographer. In his photos, Kiarostami examines the relationship between art and visitors. He shot them at the… Continue reading Part 2: Tehran Visits The Louvre