Showing posts with label Cat Stevens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cat Stevens. Show all posts

Monday, April 5, 2021

Filling the Well: Anton Chekhov and Cat Stevens

 
 
Don't tell me the moon is shining; 
show me the glint of light on broken glass.
 
– Anton Chekhov


"Moonshadow" by Cat Stevens
(1977 Animation Festival Short)





April 1: John Muir
April 4: Cesare Pavese 
April 5: Anton Chekhov and Cat Stevens
 


Monday, June 10, 2019

Monday Musing: Singing Out



"Joy" by Martin Talbot


Well, if you want to sing out, sing out
And if you want to be free, be free
'Cause there's a million things to be
You know that there are
 
– Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens


Ever since I heard Karen Boss's ditty challenge to write a poem to a kid or kids about something that you think is important for them to know, I can't get this song out of my head! Two videos for your amusement—I couldn't choose because I love them both!

The classic:



Or this one, with scenes from Harold and Maude:



Did you know Yusuf/Cat Stevens is back in the business of making music? Visit his website or follow him on Facebook.


Read last Friday's interview with Karen Boss HERE and leave your advice poem on our June 2019 padlet.