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Mike Acerbo The Search

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The disc opens up with the somber guitar and Acerbo’s beautiful voice in “Trilby.” There’s a lot going on right from the start, ranging from acoustic and electric guitars to country fiddle, from a piano diddle to blaring trumpets. It picks up very quickly after its melancholy opening and plants great expectations for the album.

That hope, however, is quickly drained with the second track, “Blueberry Moon.” The whole thing is a little too happy, which usually isn’t bad, but Acerbo takes it to another level. Instrumentally it’s joyous and playful, but the lyrics leave something to be desired. He discusses dancing with his lover under “blueberry skies” with horses and such. The only thing missing was a cameo appearance from the Lollipop Guild.

On the other end of the spectrum are the dark and dreary, yet emotionally stirring title-track and “Robbie.” “The Search” details the hero’s quest for himself, painting images of forests and journeys with the flute and cello. “Robbie” is a track very personal to Acerbo, as remembrance of the life and tragic death of his childhood friend—probably the most passionate track on the album.

Source: Aquarian Weekly

Annie Lennox Supports St Mungo's Woolly Hat Day Auction By ...

by Eurythmics News

St Mungo’s has four clear objectives which are at the root of everything we do:

 

to prevent homelessness and the exclusion that embeds it to alleviate homelessness and exclusion to assist personalised recovery for homeless and excluded people to influence policy that affects homeless and excluded people.

 

Our vision  is that everyone should have a decent place to live, something meaningful to do, and satisfying relationships with other people – as well as the good health to enjoy them.

 

Our mission  is to house, support and care for vulnerable and excluded people who either have been, or are at risk of, sleeping rough and  homelessness .

 

Our aim  is to make sure that homeless and vulnerable people can look forward with optimism and can improve their quality of life....

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Family History Fun: A Post War Wedding, 1919: Wedding Wednesday

by Susan D.

I have the family history bug for researching both my own family history and that of friends. If your interest is in families of the Fylde in Lancashire, this site is for you, with many photographs to enhance interest. I'll also be looking at my Scottish Donaldson connections, hints and tips, and stories that appeal. So read on, or even better, sign up as a follower. Do get in touch - I would love to hear from others who share my enthusiasm for family history fun.

Source: Family History Fun: A Post War Wedding, 1919: Wedding Wednesday

Trilby Hat photo News

History of hats not easy to top

Chicago Sun-Times - Dec 31, 1969

The group serendipitously learned about the hat exhibit during a reunion and celebration in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Stephen Jones was in a London taxi when a conversation with the driver turned, inevitably, to hats. “'People say I love hats,

Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition, Singapore

Channel News Asia - Dec 31, 1969

27 Oct 2011 Among the personal items discovered from the wreck is this trilby - a soft felt hat with a deeply-creased crown. - 27 Oct 2011 This gold pocket watch belonged to a 60-year-old passenger who was a hotelier from Cape Colony, South Africa.

Master milliner Stephen Jones a pied piper of hats

Wall Street Journal - Dec 31, 1969

He also wrote a companion book covering hats through time, behind-the-scenes photos on how they're constructed and an accounting of the two years he spent making his way through more than 3000 pieces to select just the right 250 for the exhibition.

Pasco residents raise stink over sewage treatment plant

Tbo.com - Dec 31, 1969

A few in the audience spoke in favor of the plant, including Herb Green of Trilby, who said illegal wells in the area are more of a health hazard than a regulated plant. "I see no objection whatsoever," Green said. "It will bring jobs.

Tom Waits: 'I look like hell but I'm going to see where it gets me'

The Guardian - Dec 31, 1969

At 12, he carried his grandfather's walking stick and wore a trilby (the hats have never gone away) and he would clear his throat and ask his friends' fathers stuff like: "So how long you been at Aetna, Bob?" It was a natural progression to extend his

Oct 29, 2011
@ GuyFawkes [V for Vendetta; Realise GuyF is BonfireNight but oh well] mask, Trilby Hat, BlackJacket.

Oct 25, 2011
RT @: This Brighterman Herringbone Trilby is available over at @ - Grab it now!

Oct 25, 2011
This Brighterman Herringbone Trilby is available over at @ - Grab it now!

Oct 25, 2011
This is Old - reworked digitally - Man in a Trilby Hat - have a feeling it may have originally been Lawrence Olivier.