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Fogo de Chao
Fogo de Chao is a Brasilian chain of restaurants in the Atlanta area. We had been familiar with the one in Buckhead but one day, we...
Al
Jul 22, 20232 min read
"I'm a fool to want you"
Angelina Jordan has been singing since she was around 7 (professionally). She's now around 16 or 17 but she is one of the most proficient...
Al
Jul 12, 20231 min read
"It's Impossible"
Perry Como was my grandmother's favorite singer of all time and so today, I'm featuring him on my blog. This is a beautiful song whose...
Al
Jul 7, 20231 min read
Past Journal Entries
We went to the Stoney River Steakhouse  yesterday, for dinner. It was so good. Be sure to click on this link  to see all about it and to...
Al
Jul 1, 202332 min read
Zouq Pakistani Indian Cuisine
Zouq Pakistani and Indian Cuisine is located in Duluth, on Pleasant Hill Road. It's right next to a Muslim Mosque and you can see people...
Al
Jul 1, 20232 min read
Jessye Norman at Boston Pops
If you have a few minutes, sit down, make yourself a glass of sweet tea and listen to this great concert. Ms Norman is singing American...
Al
Jun 30, 20231 min read
The Magnolia Room
I had been reading about The Magnolia Room on Facebook and so I wanted to visit the restaurant. Once we arrived, I realized that I had...
Al
Jun 30, 20231 min read
The "anyway" poem
This poem has such a great truth to it. I really enjoyed listening and I hope you will too! _____ My latest post
Al
Jun 28, 20231 min read
"Rhapsody in Blue"
Here is George Gershwin's famous "Rhapsody in Blue", played magnificently by Khatia Buniatishvili. It's rather long but if you have the...
Al
Jun 26, 20231 min read
"Someone to watch over me"
I've always loved Diahann Carroll. She was such a lovely and feminine woman with a gorgeous voice. Here she is singing "Someone to watch...
Al
Jun 24, 20231 min read
"My woman, my woman, my wife"
This is a beautiful song with great lyrics. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have. _____ My latest post
Al
Jun 20, 20231 min read
Las Costas Nayaritas
Just up the street from my home, there is a Mexican restaurant that has Mariachi singers. The singers will go from table to table...
Al
Jun 18, 20232 min read
"The Way you look tonight"
I love harmonic and melodious acapella singing. Don't you? Here is Westminister Chorus singing that beauitful love song "The way you look...
Al
Jun 17, 20231 min read
A Stroll along Peachtree
The other day, I was walking down Peachtree Street, in Atlanta and I couldn't help but notice the beautiful churches along the way. I...
Al
Jun 16, 20231 min read
The St Charles Inn
I went to New Orleans for a wedding and I chose The St Charles Inn because it was only two blocks from the wedding venue and I intended...
Al
Jun 15, 20231 min read
"Have you earned your tomorrow"
A wonderful thought from a wonderful poet. _____ My latest post
Al
Jun 9, 20231 min read
Kissin plays a Chopin etude
Chopin is probably my favorite piano composer; well, one of my favorites. And here, the Russian pianist, Evgeny Kissin , plays Chopin's...
Al
Jun 7, 20231 min read
"I'm in the mood for love"
I've always loved this song. I believe the first time I heard it was from Sarah Vaughan. But I really like this man's rendition. He's...
Al
Jun 6, 20231 min read
"My soul has a hat"
At this stage along my life's journey, this poem has great meaning for me. I hope you like it. _____ My latest post
Al
Jun 3, 20231 min read
The Georgian Terrace
We went downtown last week and spent the weekend. I wanted to go to several places in Midtown. And so, I chose The Georgian Terrace Hotel...
Al
Jun 1, 20233 min read
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