Dr. Jazz

Unable to let Carnival go quickly, we are playing old songs. The singing starts here around 1:27: “Get me Dr. Jazz.” Axé.

Sweet Home Chicago

It appears that while we were dancing Mardi Gras, the President was singing in the White House. The difference between blues musicians and Cajun musicians is that the blues musicians say, “Babe, I am going to leave you,” whereas the Cajun musicians say, “Baby, I know you are going to leave me.” Barack Obama might … More Sweet Home Chicago

Carnaval

I cannot describe Carnival in New Orleans, or rather I could, but I have no time, so I can only allude. Abraçar o peito todo da cidade, e depois dormir. Axé.

Low Technology

Out of laziness I went to a large meeting with no recording device and no computer, and took notes entirely by hand. My notes were better than ever and I was totally alert – as alert as in large lecture classes as an undergraduate. I had not felt so young, intelligent and competent for some … More Low Technology

Valentine

The sun rose in the sky and shone in every color. Formosa, não faz assim carinho, não é ruim… O sol no céu surgiu E em cada cor brilhou… Meu coração, não sei por que, Bate feliz quando te vê… Axé.