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The song was inspired by a spectacular meteor shower in 1833 Alabama. Leonids, as it were: We pass through the debris trail of the same comet every 33 years or so -- always in November and this recurring collision causes chaos in the skies.

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Le Vie En Roses

I transplanted several small roses today:

The previous owner loved roses and grew them here, there, and everywhere. I wanted them out of the area where I intend to grow herbs and vegetables. I dug holes, threw in some compost and transfered as much root ball as I could.

I gave away two to a woman up the street who makes bonsai. She really liked the look of the gnarly wood.

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I did not know this American music as a youth. It came to me via a young German named Sebastian who made a cassette tape of the whole session for us when we lived overseas in the early 90's. But I miss the warm crackles and pops captured on the cassette* as he recorded it from his parents' vinyl LPs.

I love the crystal clarity of Ella's voice contrasted with Louis' gravelly murk. Together, they made musical chiaroscuro.
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*I found the tape in a recent move and have been listening to it in my car -- the only cassette player left.

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It's a catchy tune, even without the words.