Monthly Archives: July 2013

Real or shut

Posted on July 28, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel

“Who is more to be pitied, a writer bound and gagged by policemen or one living in perfect freedom who has nothing more to say?” – Kurt Vonnegut Say something real or shut the fuck up. (That last sentence was … Continue reading →

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A short tale of two Francises

Posted on July 27, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel

The dudes who chose the new Pope did a good job for a change. I like this new guy, Jorge Mario Bergoglio aka Pope Francis. First of all, I like how he chose his Papal name in honor of Saint … Continue reading →

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Plutocracy, get familiar with it. It is not your friend.

Posted on July 27, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel

Everyone in the world needs to become very familiar with the word “plutocracy”  because that is exactly where every developed country today is headed. And sooner than we think. The biggest obstacle to that trajectory would be for the people … Continue reading →

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They say Necessity is the Mother of Invention. I say it is absolutely necessary that we pin courage to our sleeves, fill our button holes with rebellion and make bright the question marks in our eyes. © Tina Zabielski 2011-2019

Posted on July 25, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel | Comments Off on Necessary

Hannity

Posted on July 23, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel

Hannity.

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Sweet, the sky blue, the blinding sun, the green things that refuse to die. Music that sustains me- water earth air fire mineral animal chemical atmosphere microcosm love kindness. Intoxicating. Perfection. Me, you, and Life. © Tina Zabielski 2011-2019

Posted on July 20, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel | 2 Comments

Why would the gods do this- bring us here, show us beauty, and put a time limit on it? They never tell us that we will be back again. They never tell us that we have only one chance to … Continue reading →

Posted on July 18, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel | Comments Off on Noodles

Black Bombay – Dancing With Shiva

Posted on July 17, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel

I don’t ever want to not be able to hear this beautiful song- it is a lifeline for me that leads straight to Joy.

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The Cinematic Orchestra ft. Roots Manuva – All Things To All Men

Posted on July 17, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel

Love this band.

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bully babies at the pulpit, bully babies in the streets you find them ranting in online games and vomiting their tweets if i could wave a magic wand i would make them all go away put them in a malleable … Continue reading →

Posted on July 14, 2013 by theminstrelscitadel | Comments Off on bullies