A heart stretched, embroidered, bejeweled/

By the depth of the delight/

The chemical explosion/

Of the thought of you/

Excitement a stem cell of ecstasy/

A building block to an expansive

Paradise/

Where we are now/ and forever/

Together

Waiting for Reflexology SF

©2010 Imo Music 10/01/10

Law of Attraction: Farmers' Market 9/05/10

There is never a dull moment where the Law of Attraction is concerned.

What do YOU think?

Our best critic should be our gut

My Wild, Wonderful, Weekend

I went to a wonderful party Saturday night. It was a Masquerade. Guests wore elaborate fabulous masks and costumes, sometimes over hijabs, or veils. The weather was perfect. Cool with no wind. I was wearing four dresses a head wrap and two masks. It was hard to see, but very cozy.

The party was in honor of an extraordinary young artist: Baraka Blue. A Sufi poet of great purity and talent, he is also a street smart rapper who can hold down a beat.

With the greatest respect I say "His Swag is Light". His new album Sound Heart, brilliantly produced by Anas Canon, takes 'muslim hip-hop' to the next level.

I performed with several other artists, all impressive. I read three poems and felt the love. I brought a peloton of fairygoddaughters, and their dazzling associates. We held down the beat and danced all night long. With Anas DJ-ing, there was no alternative.

Tracy and Anas, who together are Remarkable Current records know how to throw a great party. Fun was had by all and love was unconditional and flowing like the chocolate fountain. There was a Morocco room and a hookah nook. It was, in short, off the hook.

For Forty days and Forty Nights "Sound Heart" is available on REMARKABLECURRENT.COM for FREE. Highly recommended. Stands up to Damian and Nas' Distant Relatives: Go there!

Or, Go dere! Friday night I went retrograde into the glory days of Jamaican reggae. Franklyn "Bubbler" Waul the seminal keyboardist and Taxi Gang member was in town with Sly and Robbie.

We missed connections, even though they were playing two of my favorite venues, I didn't know.

With my early to bed, early to rise program, I miss a lot. Anyway, we FINALLY linked for a blast into the past. Cutting edge, and a member of Bob Marley's band since his teens, Bubbler is a consummate professional. He has had faith in me as a musician since day one. It was with great joy that I was able to create a listening session with so much of my new music. He has had five kids since we last met, I've had thirty songs. He loves my new productions. I love that he's got the big family under one roof and enjoys being pater familias. Bubbler's talent for music is unexcelled, as is his talent for friendship. One Love, Bubbler!

Errol Flynn

Errol Flynn

Oh, I have a deep passion/

For Errol Flynn/

I watch every movie/

He's starring in/

I tape them so I can watch/

Multiple times/

I've seen them so often/

I know all the lines.

When Essex courted/

Good Queen Bess/

He loved her well/

But it ended a mess/

He lost both his life/

Lost his queen no less

And spent his last days/

In extreme duress

In the foreign service/

He climbed over rocks/

Led his men into safety/

While taking hard knocks.

As Robin of Hood/

He did as he should/

Swashbuckling in tights/

Try as he might/

He stood for all that's right

A swordsman, a soldier, a lover, a knave/

In all of his roles/ he earned a rave

And yet never learned how to behave/

Or ultimately his life to save/

He died so young/ it was outrage

As a cocksman his conquests were legion/

The phrase "In Like Flynn" lives on for a reason

Oh, Errol, Errol, Errol Flynn/

You're the dream I'm living in

Errol/ Errol/ Errol Flynn

© Imo Music 2010

July 27 Mill Valley

Seafood Chowder

Leviticus would not approve/

Dr. Nancy would poo-poo/

Perhaps I've just got less to lose/

But seafood chowder does amuse/

High protein/ low fat/

Muscles like to grow on that/

Mushrooms and spinach add fiber/

I don't think you'll complain of either

Fragrant and spicy/

Not too picante/

Fish chowder makes a lovely meal/

You'll know by just how good you feel

A hunk of baguette/

You dunk and get wet/

And don't you forget/

Your serviette

© Imo Music 2010 7/07/10 10:50 AM

HEART CATCHER

Heart Catcher

'True Love only comes once'

I've heard that frequently

But that doesn't coincide

With what happens to me

My life is like a subway ride

Filled with stops and starts

Each ride finds another love

to enrich my heart

My life's a "Supermarket Sweep"

And I'm the shopping cart

And, sweetie, once I pick you up

It's never more to part

(bridge)I'm a Heart Catcher

Hearts stick to me like glue

If you feel caught in my web

It's just because I love you

(chorus)Heart Catcher/

Heart Catcher

Do you really want to move

From my sweet restraints?

A tender heart held carefully

Gives no cause for complaint

I can give assurance

In all faith and belief

Resting soft within my love

Will bring the most relief

(bridge)I'm a Heart Catcher

Hearts stick to me like glue

If you feel caught in my web

It's just because I love you

(chorus)Heart Catcher/

Heart Catcher

© Imo Music 2010 July 6 10:30 AM Mill Valley