#music, Who Will Fill Ch. 20?

(AI generated by Francisco Bravo Cabrera/All Rights Reserved)

Ok my friends, so I have reached Great American Band 19 (you will see Ch. 19 tomorrow) and now I would like to finish this Top 20 with your help.

I am asking for suggestions for Great American Band number 20 to close off the Top…

So far this is the line-up:

1- The Grateful Dead
2- The Allman Brothers Band
3- Kool and the Gang
4- The Beach Boys
5- Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR)
6- Three Dog Night
7- Chicago
8- Santana
9- The Four Seasons
10- Grand Funk Railroad
11- The Band
12- Carpenters
13- Lynyrd Skynyrd
14- Mountain
15- Aerosmith
16- The Pretenders
17- Alabama
18- The Dixie Chicks (The Chicks)
19- R.E.M.
20- ???

As you can see most, if not all are bands from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and which have survived until now (some not). Choose your favourite and let me know and I will choose the one with the most mentions.

Remember it must be an American band (and in this case I am only referring to the United States, not to the whole continent).

THANK YOU!

#art, Anita Malfatti on the Women Artists Series (2025)

(Photo WikiArt.org)

Brillante pintora brasileña que nació en São Paulo en 1889. Se le considera la artista que trajo las vanguardias del Siglo XX a Brasil. En (São Paulo) 1917-1918 logró revolucionar a los amantes del arte brasileños en una fabulosa exposición donde se destaco con su estilo único, moderno y diferente. También en la Semana de Arte Moderno, (São Paulo/febrero 1922), considerada el acto inicial del Modernismo brasileño. Estudió en su ciudad natal y luego en Nueva York donde aprendió mucho del cubismo. En EEUU pintó dos cuadros muy interesantes: A Boba (1915) y O Ritmo (1917). Su primera retrospectiva fue en São Paulo (1949). En 1951 participó en el I Salón Paulista de Arte Moderno.

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Brilliant Brazilian painter who was born in São Paulo in 1889. She is considered the artist who brought the vanguards of the 20th-century to Brazil. In (São Paulo) 1917-1918, she revolutionized Brazilian art lovers with a fabulous exhibition where she stood out with her unique, modern, and different style. Also at the Modern Art Week (São Paulo, February 1922), regarded as the initial act of Brazilian Modernism. She studied in her hometown and later in New York, where she learned a lot about Cubism. In the USA, she painted two very interesting paintings: A Boba (1915) and O Ritmo (1917). Her first retrospective was in São Paulo (1949). In 1951, she participated in the I Paulista Salon of Modern Art.

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(«A boba»/1915/foto/photo Women’n Art)
(«Portrait of Mario de Andrade»/1922/foto/photo AWARE)
(«O ritmo/torso/1917/foto/photo autor desconocido/unknown author)

GRACIAS – CHEERS

Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave…

(AP/photo and headline)

I see now that he (and his supporters) want to return to the Middle Ages (something that did not exist in America or the US) and they do not want DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION. Who do they want?

The US, a nation created by immigrants, Slaves and Indians that now does not want them! How are they going to survive? After all, most of the advancements have been the brainchild of immigrants…

BEST OF LUCK!

#poem, «Beliefs, Believing, Fantasy»

(«Woman on the Moon»/Francisco Bravo Cabrera/All Rights Reserved)

BELIEFS, BELIEVING, FANTASY

There’s something up his sleeve

though you cannot see it

and you don’t hear the lies he’s screaming…

Believing is safe,

secure,

acceptable,

you’re adapting to society’s norms,

and with obedience you follow,

making you quite

respectable.

But you believe in fantasies,

things that will never be,

things that will never happen.

They are not the things you’ve seen

or heard.

The world is turning with their lies

and submission is for the unwise.

Submission to the lies rich men proclaim,

my God!

Good grief!

They drive me insane!

If there ever was a human on the moon,

it wasn’t a man,

it was a woman…

C.2025, Francisco Bravo Cabrera/21 JAN 2025, Valencia, España

An Interview With Janet Morrison…

(Photo courtesy of Janet Morrison)

As the Interviews editor for LatinosUSA* (both in English and Spanish) I am thrilled and proud to bring you further insights into the writers, poets, artists and those involved in the arts that you may already know through our WP community or not, and as well those without, through interviews.

* LatinosUSA (both Spanish and English versions) are the brainchild of MASTICADORES founder and General Editor Juan re Crivello.

CHEERS

#poem, “Song of Heaven”

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The Creator’s glory is the song of Heaven…

The sky proclaims the work of His will…

Day communicates to day, night murmurs to night…

Not a word spoken, not a syllable pronounced yet His voice thunders

and throughout the Earth His sound is heard,

and to the limits of the Universe his word will spread…

C.2023, Francisco Bravo Cabrera, 22 SEP 2023, València, España

DEACON 11: Featuring Willie Torres: «Time With God»

(Image by Willie Torres/All Rights Reserved)

Part One

“I have so many things to do today, I dare not ignore my Time With God.”
– Martin Luther

We live in a world of time, with 60 minutes in an hour, 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, 28-31 days in a month, and 12 months in a year. God has given us so much time, and we should use it to our best advantage. With so much time given to us, how much of it are we spending with the Lord? We should be grateful for the time that we are able to spend with Him and for the blessings, answered prayers, and the relationship He has given us.

(Image by Willie Torres/All Rights Reserved)

Do you find yourself eagerly anticipating your Time With God? Do you take the time to pause and just focus on Him, free from distraction?

The Bible makes it clear that we should take time to be still and just recognize God’s presence in our lives. In Psalm 46:10,it says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” This verse is a reminder of how important it is to take time to be still and recognize God’s greatness.

Are you still? Are you taking the time to devote yourself to Him? Do you truly understand how great our God is, or are you going through life without Him, without any kind of relationship?

(Image by Willie Torres/All Rights Reserved)

It is important to remember that God is not only our creator but also our friend, He is there waiting for us to turn to Him and develop a relationship. It is only then that we can begin to understand the depths of His greatness and the power of His love. He is a loving God, and He desires for us to have a relationship with Him. Let us all take the time to pause and reflect on the greatness of our God, and to develop a meaningful relationship with Him.

(Image by Willie Torres/All Rights Reserved)

Nehemiah 1:5 – New International Version
Then I said: “Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments.”

Many of us are planners, and it’s important to plan the time and place for our Time With God. Setting aside a time for prayer and reflection can be a powerful way to connect to our Heavenly Father. It can be a special moment each day, where we know that it’s time to pause and talk to God. No matter where we are, we can find a quiet place to talk to God and feel His presence. By setting aside a specific time and place for prayer, we create a dedicated space for our conversations with God. Let’s remember to plan ahead and make Time With God a regular part of our lives.

(image by Willie Torres/All Rights Reserved)

When we are at our lowest points in life and feel like we have nowhere else to turn, we often cry out to the Lord. We are not ashamed to pray and plead, hoping that He will hear our desperate cries. We know that He understands our pain and sorrow, and that He can help us to bear it. In these moments, we can feel His presence and love, knowing that He will never leave us or forsake us. He is our refuge in times of trouble and our hope in times of despair. He is our rock, our fortress, and our deliverer. When we are hurting, we can always turn to Him and He will be there for us.

(Image by Willie Torres/All Rights Reserved)

Psalm 5:3 — Good News Translation
You hear my voice in the morning; at sunrise I offer my prayer and wait for your answer.

No matter what difficulties life throws our way, we must always remember to take a moment to appreciate the good days and recognize that they are a gift. We should be grateful for the days of joy and peace, the days of blessings and love, the days when everything seems to be going right. We often forget that all the moments of our life that we take for granted – the early mornings when we wake up, the afternoons when we are at work, school, having lunch, or out shopping – are all blessings from God. He has gifted us with these moments, yet we forget to recognize them.

(Image by Willie Torres/All Rights Reserved)

We enjoy life without burdens, without worries, and without fears, but we should not forget that these moments have been provided to us by our Creator. We must take a moment to appreciate these blessings and thank God for them. Taking time to recognize and appreciate the blessings He has given us is essential to living a life of gratitude and being mindful of the blessings we have.

So, let us not forget to take a moment to appreciate the good days, to recognize the blessings that come along with them, and to be thankful to God for the beauty of life.

In the evenings, when we are at home, we can find moments of peace and contentment. We can enjoy dinner with our families, watch TV together, spend time with our children, or simply relax and read a book. It is during these times that we can find solace in our homes, our lives, and our hearts. For those of us who are looking for something even deeper, we can turn to the Good Book – The Bible – for further spiritual insight and guidance. The Bible contains wisdom and teachings that can help us to build a strong foundation of faith and understanding of the world around us. So, when we are looking for peace and contentment in the evenings, let us turn to the Good Book for a little extra guidance and insight.

Psalm 1:2 — New American Standard Bible
But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.

(«The Gift of Peaceful Moments»/Image by Willie Torres/All Rights Reserved)

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We at DEACON 11 would like to thank Willie Torres from the bottom of our hearts for such a lovely article. For his words of inspiration and the inspirational as well images. Many blessings Brother Willie and all the best!

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DEACON 11 welcomes entries from anyone who has a word of peace in their heart to teach to others. If you are interested please reply to this post with your email address and we will send you the pertinent information.

CHEERS

An Interview With Janet Morrison…

(Photo courtesy of Janet Morrison)

As the Interviews editor for LatinosUSA* (both in English and Spanish) I am thrilled and proud to bring you further insights into the writers, poets, artists and those involved in the arts that you may already know through our WP community or not, and as well those without, through interviews.

* LatinosUSA (both Spanish and English versions) are the brainchild of MASTICADORES founder and General Editor Juan re Crivello.

CHEERS

#poem, «Beliefs, Believing, Fantasy»

(«Woman on the Moon»/Francisco Bravo Cabrera/All Rights Reserved)

BELIEFS, BELIEVING, FANTASY

There’s something up his sleeve

though you cannot see it

and you don’t hear the lies he’s screaming…

Believing is safe,

secure,

acceptable,

you’re adapting to society’s norms,

and with obedience you follow,

making you quite

respectable.

But you believe in fantasies,

things that will never be,

things that will never happen.

They are not the things you’ve seen

or heard.

The world is turning with their lies

and submission is for the unwise.

Submission to the lies rich men proclaim,

my God!

Good grief!

They drive me insane!

If there ever was a human on the moon,

it wasn’t a man,

it was a woman…

C.2025, Francisco Bravo Cabrera/21 JAN 2025, Valencia, España