I knocked myself in the head for forgetting to attend Wynton Marsalis’s 2009 Nancy Hanks Lecture. Fortunately the entire lecture is online to listen and watch. Marsalis dropped his jazz history knowledge and played some hypnotic jazz samples. It’s quite a remarkable lecture.
Bill O’Reilly said Emimen “represents the lowest form of entertainment in this country” and that Em means nothing and his newest video, in which he makes fun of Sarah Palin, means nothing, and yet, Bill brought it up on his own show. So Bill makes something out of nothing? I have to hand Bill his double standards.
Lil Chuot Con is getting cuter and cuter each day. Love those big brown eyes (“ngây tròn”).
“Chỉ có ở người mẹ, bạn mới tìm được lòng chung thủy tuyệt đối… Bởi vì nơi mẹ bạn luôn là mục đích đầu tiên và sau cùng.” (Only from mother, you can find absolute faith… To her you’re the first and last purpose.) -Trịnh Công Sơn
Thai Hoa’s heartfelt rendition of “Huyen Thoai Me” brings back my childhood memories.
Marcus Roberts demonstrates the styles of Jelly Roll Morton, Duke and Monk with his own touch.
I am loving Thu Hoai’s live performance of Phu Quang’s “Em Oi Ha Noi Pho” at Quan Van Nova. Although the tune has been covered countless time, Thu Hoai managed to bring something fresh to the tune without any reinterpretation. It has to be that raspy, sexy voice.
Thanks for dropping by our crib as well as the gifts. We might have a gig for you in August. I’ll get the exact date once the word is out. Hopefully, you guys will be available. I would love to hear this tune again live as well as other songs about Ha Noi.
[B]anh mi pho is stuffed with the ingredients for pho, the sacred soup of Vietnam: beef scented with star anise and cinnamon, fresh basil and crunchy bean sprouts.
I wonder if banh bi pho comes with raw beef on the side. Creative or sacrilegious?
An interesting topic for inexperienced parents like myself.
As promised, here are a few shots of my newly-painted house for your inspiration or amusement. You can also view the before & after photos.
A poignant rendition of Trinh Con Son’s “Mot Coi Di Ve” performed by Thuy Tien and Richard Fuller and accompanied by a one-handed guitarist.