Ri is the ringleader around here. If this were a band, she’d definitely be the stressed out, chainsmoking manager. (Even though she doesn’t smoke…anymore.)
Now, don't let the name fool you – she’s no more music savvy than the next gal. (Don't let the icon fool you - she's not a blonde, either.) She just refuses to believe that her love for music need be put on the back burner while parenting a Pre-Schooler.
The two should not be mutually exclusive.
Prior to Music Savvy Momdom, Ri was gainfully employed in the corporate world as a notsomild-mannered Management Analyst. She sat at her desk with dual computers flashing multiple projects simultaneously, headphones on & music blaring. She often snarled when interrupted. Now a SAHM to Liam, her feisty three and a half year old…well, things haven’t changed much, really. Except spreadsheets have now become blogs and she doesn’t need the headphones – because the kiddo loves good music, too.
Ri has a passion for writing, and has been told for years that she’s fairly humorous. Though she’s not yet realized her dream of being paid to combine the two, she has full confidence that one of you dear, dear readers will be in a position to change all that. Seriously. Make her an offer.
In her own words, Ri describes her life thusly:
“My interests are many and varied. Some of them include pie. My husband is wonderful, our kid rocks, and life is good…even when there’s no pie.”
Well, it’s here…the long awaited new song from Noel Gallagher. (You remember him, right? The brother from the now defunct British band Oasis that wasn’t Liam?) Y’see, the Gallagher boys had a falling out, with smashed guitars and everything, which effectively put the kibosh on the band continuing together. So, Liam went off with some…
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Pre-release CD Review: 2Cellos Confession: I have a strong, natural affinity for stringed instruments played with bows by attractive men. Oh, sure – I love guitars, banjos, ukuleles and the occasional upright bass…but give me a passionate Seth Lakeman or Johnny Flynn performance on the violin and I’m total mush. Well, move over Seth and…
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(…with all apologies to the late Mr. Cobain for the shameless lyric ripoff in the title. But, seriously – when one thinks of their own failures, foibles and fumbles with the intention of actually TALKING about them, one arrives at a state of discouraged detachment that can best be described as “Nirvanesque”.) [Audio clip: view…
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The calendar tells us that it is not yet December and therefore logically not yet time for the enjoyment of the Christmas themed music. Retailers, however…apparently immune to convention and the chronological compendium of tradition…routinely eschew this forbearance in favor of an early and excessive plunge right into Holiday Muzak Hell. The soul-less bastards. So,…
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So. A little over a year after the breakup of Oasis, one of the Gallagher boys – y’know, the one that everyone thought was an obnoxious substance abused fuckhead – has a new band and a new song. (Hint. It’s not Noel.) Here’s the link – let’s all download this puppy and compare notes, shall…
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Yep – from now on, my Wednesday nights are going to be spent with Curt Smith – one half of the legendary band Tears for Fears. While I (and sadly it appears everyone else as well) will remain fully clothed, the fun will be provided by Smith and a different band/artist each week on a…
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LAST UPDATE: Well, the CD is available everywhere today! After discounting the Music Mama comments, we had five entries…I hit Random.org and the lucky number was FIVE! So, Jessica - CONGRATS! You’ve won a copy of “Been Listening”!! I’ll email you for your snail mail and get it right out to you! (The rest of…
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UPDATE! 10/12/10 OMIGOSH! I am SOOO sorry – I TOTALLY forgot about this drawing until JUST NOW. (No excuse, but I was at the Emergency Room all last night with my Dad, who was having chest pains…and back again unexpectedly all afternoon, so I’m a little fried. He’s home and okay, but I was distracted,…
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