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11/16/2023

Thank you all for the reactions and comments on this. I worked hard on it and I'm glad you are all enjoying it. But in case you missed it here you go again!

The Glen, Kilcar Donegal 1983 Well now…what do we have here? Yes, it is actually me, dusting off the computer keys for something completely new. Yes, you read that correctly. The reason after…

11/14/2023

And here is the announcement !!

The first full length blog post in over 4 years, in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of Soundtrack Of A Photograph, and the 40th Anniversary of my first trip to Ireland. Featuring The Homes Of Donegal as performed by Paul Brady Music! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did writing it. Please share far and wide if so inclined! Slainte!!

https://robpatdoy.wordpress.com/2023/11/14/anniversaries-old-photos/

11/14/2023

Presenting the first full length Soundtrack Of A Photograph blog in over 4 years! Go to Soundtrack Of A Photograph on Wordpress, visit my Facebook. Featuring The Homes Of Donegal by Paul Brady

10/29/2023

Some of that Fall stuff…

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10/17/2023

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‘Bridges,⁣
Over the great divide⁣
Spreading it far & wide⁣
With love to guide⁣
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Bridges, ⁣
To mend the broken bones⁣
Instead of throwing stones⁣
Make love the throne'

Song-Bridges by Jimmy Cliff. Written by Cliff/Batson

Photo-Bridges, From Anthony's Nose, Manitou, NY 10/8/23

I am pretty sure I have said this before, but in light of the news lately I think everything comes down to bridges-to find common ground, unite, heal, and to love. That's it.

09/29/2023

Head up to my Reels 👆for some musical selections based around these photos of the Harvest Moon the other night.

09/14/2023

Give it up for my parents 60th Anniversary today!

09/13/2023

Along the East River, 9/10/23

Always one of my favorite places to be

09/07/2023

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'If I jumped into the ocean to believe⁣
If I climbed a mountain ⁣
would I have to reach?⁣
Do I even dare to speak? ⁣
To dream? Believe?⁣
Give me a voice so strong⁣
I can question what I have seen⁣
Hold on world ⁣
'cause you don't know what's coming⁣
Hold on world ⁣
'cause I'm not jumping off⁣
Hold onto this boy a little longer⁣
Take another trip around the sun⁣
Around the sun

Song-Around The Sun by R.E.M. Written by Stipe/Mills/Buck

Photo-Donegal Bay, Ireland 2016

For once I’m going to let the words take over.

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09/01/2023

I'm right in front of you
Look and see
The statue in the stone
The river in the sea
The diamond in the coal
Tell me what you need
I'll give it to you'

Song-I'll Give It To You by Health & Happiness Show, written by James Mastro

Photo-New York Skyline from West New York, NJ 8/30/23

Nothing beats a NYC view, a NYC view at night, a NYC view from New Jersey, and few things can beat a song by James Mastro. Health & Happiness Show never quite cracked it in the commercial sense, but their albums are in regular rotation for me. Happy Friday all!

08/29/2023

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‘'When gentle tides ⁣
go rolling by,⁣
Along the salt sea strand⁣
The colours blend ⁣
and roll as one⁣
Together in the sand.⁣
And often do the winds entwine⁣
To send their distant call,⁣
The quiet joys of brotherhood,⁣
And love is lord of all.'

Song-The Quiet Joys Of Brotherhood by Richard Farina (Tune-My Lagan Love, Traditional)

Photo-Murlough Beach, Newcastle Ireland

A well traveled song. I learned it first as sung by Sandy Denny and Fairport Convention. Recently I heard this interesting version by Lady Maisery. As many have commented, it is inevitably about the disconnect many of us have from nature. Though I treasure the mini escapes to nature I make as a city dweller, this song is really about a much deeper connection to experience. It is truly a mesmerizing song. As to the photo I have shared a few versions of this here already, but it pays to revisit photos sometimes. Murlough is an incredible wide stretch of beach, and between the whitecaps of the waves, the far-reaching sand, the lone figure on the beach, and the Mountains Of Mourne in the distance it was a day to feel the allure of the song