pianogonzology

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Warming? . . .

There are few things that I dislike as much as . . .

News stories about pop culture ‘celebrities’ that have something either brilliant, hilarious, insightful or emotion-laden to say accompanied by headlines using words like “shares” and “heartwarming”.

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OHO's "Ocean City Ditty," the CD single is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oho4
(check out the new Ocean City Ditty video at https://youtu.be/ZZSd1oe1GcI) OHO is Jay Graboski, David Reeve & Ray Jozwiak. Please Visit http://www.ohomusic.com

My latest solo offering, Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak, featuring original, instrumental piano music is now available at - Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

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Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Wind . . .

The response from my esteemed representative in Washington DC to my rant about the commissioning of a bust of Dick Cheney to be placed in the United States Capitol and my urgings to refrain from memorializing a greedy, sanctimonious crook and war criminal with my tax dollars . . .

"November 8, 2015

Mr. Raymond M. Jozwiak

1049 Winsford Road

Towson, Maryland 21204

Dear Mr. Jozwiak:

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.

It is important to be engaged in the democratic process, and I appreciate your interest in reaching out to me. It is always a pleasure to hear from my constituents.

To receive additional information about issues that are facing Congress, Maryland, and the Nation that may affect you and your community, please visit my website at www.dutch.house.gov and sign up for my periodic e-mail newsletter. I also encourage you to follow me on Facebook and Twitter.

Sincerely,

C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger

Member of Congress"

WHAAAAA???????

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Plunge . . .

(from google.com)
plunge
plənj/Submit
verb
1.
jump or dive quickly and energetically.
"our daughters whooped as they plunged into the sea"
synonyms: dive, jump, throw oneself, launch oneself
"Joy plunged into the sea"
2.
push or thrust quickly.
"he plunged his hands into his pockets"
synonyms: thrust, jab, stab, sink, stick, ram, drive, push, shove, force
"he plunged the dagger into her back"
noun
1.
an act of jumping or diving into water.
"we went straight from the sauna to take a cold plunge"
synonyms: dive, jump, nosedive, fall, pitch, drop, plummet, descent
"a plunge into the deep end"

Plunge
by OHO (Jay Graboski, David Reeve & Ray Jozwiak) recorded November 2015 at 'the compound'

What do you think?
Tell me at
http://www.rayjozwiak.com/guestbook.html or at
http://www.ohomusic.com

OHO's "Ocean City Ditty," the CD single is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oho4
(check out the new Ocean City Ditty video at https://youtu.be/ZZSd1oe1GcI) OHO is Jay Graboski, David Reeve & Ray Jozwiak. Please Visit http://www.ohomusic.com

My latest solo offering, Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak, featuring original, instrumental piano music is now available at - Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

Monday, November 9, 2015

Revisiting . . .

. . . Available . . .

Everything really is negotiable
Though your initial look may betray
So big and frig
owhtening they may appear
Your dedication and intellect take the day

There's one thing you have to remember
You mean so much to me
That's one certainty
When concerns become burdens
Please know I'm the one you need to see
I will always be available
No matter how far life removes you from me

There's no necessity for extreme bravery
All your good qualities I admire
There's no embarrassment and there's no shame
If you accept someone's helping hand when you tire

There's one thing you have to remember
You mean so much to me
That's one certainty
When concerns become burdens
Please know I'm the one you need to see
I will always be available
No matter how far life removes you from me

Any other time
Any other place
Nothing between us will be any different
You don't have to hide
Feelings deep inside
I'm here to help you so please let me try

You may not understand
You may not care
I know you'll realize what's to bear
I always felt that my responsibility
Is to make sure you find happiness anywhere

There's one thing you have to remember
You mean so much to me
That's one certainty
When concerns become burdens
Please know I'm the one you need to see
I will always be available
No matter how far life removes you from me

Available
©2009 Raymond M. Jozwiak, demo by Ray Jozwiak

What do you think?
Tell me at
http://www.rayjozwiak.com/guestbook.html or at
http://www.ohomusic.com

OHO's "Ocean City Ditty," the CD single is now available at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/oho4
(check out the new Ocean City Ditty video at https://youtu.be/ZZSd1oe1GcI) OHO is Jay Graboski, David Reeve & Ray Jozwiak. Please Visit http://www.ohomusic.com

My latest solo offering, Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak, featuring original, instrumental piano music is now available at - Just More Music by Ray Jozwiak

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Smiling Villains . . .

. . . beware of them . . .

(from http://nfs.sparknotes.com/hamlet/page_66.html)
". . . Ah, all you up in heaven! And earth! What else? Shall I include hell as well? Damn it! Keep beating, my heart, and muscles, don’t grow old yet—keep me standing. Remember you! Yes, you poor ghost, as long as I have any power of memory in this distracted head. Remember you! Yes, I’ll wipe my mind clean of all trivial facts and memories and preserve only your commandment there. Yes, by God! Oh, you evil woman! Oh, you villain, villain, you damned, smiling villain! . . ."

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Once. . .

. . . upon a time . . .

(from OHO's Jay Graboski via Facebook 11/5/15)
". . . Today, 11/06/15: Off to Bill Pratt's Woodlawn production studio (The Bratt) to collate the score of tunes intended to grace our forthcoming compilation of tunes about Maryland (& related topics) by local musicians/bands (The MD/CD). These will be then handed over to engineer/producer/author Tyree Ford for mastering. When I get this finished master back, then begins the arduous task of (for me) securing licenses authorizing the use of 5 of the 6 cover songs ("Baltimore," "Barefoot in Baltimore," "Raining in Baltimore," "The Streets of Baltimore" & "The Lady Came From Baltimore") as well as assembling the credits; then (for David Pugh) creating an attractive graphic package. Is that "Ode to Baltimore" somewhere in this compendium? Time will be the wiser. . "

Friday, November 6, 2015

Outsider . . .

(from Bernie Sanders)
". . . About two decades ago, long before I ever imagined I would campaign for the presidency, I wrote a book titled Outsider in the House about how we used the authority extended from my electoral victories to make changes for the better in the lives of people who don’t have many allies in positions of power. My decision to run for president was inspired by the events outlined in that book, and if you really want to understand what this campaign is about and how we will leverage our political revolution to create real change after I’m elected, then you should read it. Because I think it’s important, I want to try something pretty wild here: For a very limited time, make a contribution to our campaign — of any amount — and we’ll send you a recently released updated version of my book, now titled Outsider in the White House. . . "

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