tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post430933039319307492..comments2023-12-08T15:14:38.162-05:00Comments on Morphological Confetti: Ellington's on EighthStephen A. Besshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-41721340709824332382007-05-30T08:07:00.000-04:002007-05-30T08:07:00.000-04:00Blkfeline-Yes, so true. They do have plans to com...Blkfeline-<BR/>Yes, so true. They do have plans to come back so I'll just keep my eyes and ears opened around the metro area.Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-30169049230213638562007-05-29T22:36:00.000-04:002007-05-29T22:36:00.000-04:00yes...i alway believe...all good things must come ...yes...i alway believe...all good things must come to an end...like those long running serials or sitcoms...better to leave while at the pinnacle...good memories...who knows? they might come back for a reunion...black felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15870734802091152646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-51223101742994773932007-05-18T08:06:00.000-04:002007-05-18T08:06:00.000-04:00Stunuh-There you are! :)Glad to see you back. So...Stunuh-<BR/>There you are! :)Glad to see you back. So, you're crossing the pond, eh? Let me know when you make it to DC. Take care. Peace~Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-66922455650076901082007-05-17T18:24:00.000-04:002007-05-17T18:24:00.000-04:00Yoohooo!How you doin' Mr. Bess I've finally caught...Yoohooo!<BR/>How you doin' Mr. Bess I've finally caught up with myself although I did forget Mom's day and have been keeping a low profile...it's healthier that way!<BR/>I'm coming up to your neck of the woods.... well it's going to be a busy trip but will keep all details for my poor unattended blog. Hope ou and yours are well.Stunuh Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08747439391984202866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-91518963458353822202007-05-17T16:08:00.000-04:002007-05-17T16:08:00.000-04:00Icarus-Funny, those lines are now very clear when ...Icarus-<BR/>Funny, those lines are now very clear when I say them to myself a second time. I understand now. Now, I am speechless. :) Overall, the poem is beautiful. Thanks for your comment. Perhaps I should consider writing reviews. I would enjoy that. Eat well and take care. Peace~ :)Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-59630682603846801362007-05-17T15:56:00.000-04:002007-05-17T15:56:00.000-04:00Stephen, you have such a great gift of making ever...Stephen, you have such a great gift of making everything you describe seem either real fun, or really worthwhile. It is your passion and has to do with that imperative you wrote about the other day. it's an imperative thirst & hunger for life, lived in he positive lane.<BR/>BTW, that line (thanks so much for your comment, I appreciated it so much...humbled), yes, strong to me too. but I honestly thought you'd connect with the line about who has the blood royal, those who ask "Why?"....<BR/>Now I really could eat HUGE at E's on 8th! Starving.<BR/>yes, Peace to you & all.Icarushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516491146437398690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-65675393113135858022007-05-17T10:52:00.000-04:002007-05-17T10:52:00.000-04:00LOL!! You beat me to the punch. :)LOL!! You beat me to the punch. :)Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-77456254285825608782007-05-17T10:51:00.000-04:002007-05-17T10:51:00.000-04:00UB-Unfortunately, it is gone. See at the end of th...UB-<BR/>Unfortunately, it is gone. See at the end of this post.Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-85995842005173604922007-05-17T10:50:00.000-04:002007-05-17T10:50:00.000-04:00....or maybe not, since its now closed. =(....or maybe not, since its now closed. =(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-48127326192321706392007-05-17T10:48:00.000-04:002007-05-17T10:48:00.000-04:00Never been there before. Gotta check it out. =)Never been there before. Gotta check it out. =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-57100401675250142472007-05-17T09:44:00.000-04:002007-05-17T09:44:00.000-04:00Camille-Hello. Unfortunately, it is no longer. T...Camille-<BR/>Hello. Unfortunately, it is no longer. The place closed down on Mother's Day. Also, welcome. :)<BR/><BR/>Susan-<BR/>Hello and thanks. I had a nice time there last weekend.<BR/><BR/>Crankyputz-<BR/>Let me know if and when you make it to DC. I give you some places to go. Ellington's on 8th is closed. See, that's how I know that you only read the first part of this post. Shame. :)Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-67206280095320940662007-05-17T09:37:00.000-04:002007-05-17T09:37:00.000-04:00Another place for me to visit. Thanks for the recc...Another place for me to visit. Thanks for the reccomendation.Crankyputzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948774650181520591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-5734064608735628812007-05-17T02:26:00.000-04:002007-05-17T02:26:00.000-04:00Oh wow, Stephen.What terrific fun.The whole read s...Oh wow, Stephen.<BR/>What terrific fun.<BR/>The whole read sounds magical. :-)Suzan Abrams, email: suzanabrams@live.co.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818807164881810296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-53555799426667487182007-05-16T18:19:00.000-04:002007-05-16T18:19:00.000-04:00Sounds beautiful. I'll have to check it out next t...Sounds beautiful. I'll have to check it out next time I'm in D.C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-62376596888198037242007-05-16T16:51:00.000-04:002007-05-16T16:51:00.000-04:00Game-Yeah, I really liked this place. Good to see...Game-<BR/>Yeah, I really liked this place. Good to see you.<BR/><BR/>Lyre-<BR/>I have been to Warm Daddies. Is it still open? I went there for brunch one time on a Sunday. They had a live gospel band singing.Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-14911800828802337502007-05-16T16:48:00.000-04:002007-05-16T16:48:00.000-04:00Have you ever been to Warm Daddies in Philly?Have you ever been to Warm Daddies in Philly?lyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11188399758314013140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-20032992662808856512007-05-16T16:35:00.000-04:002007-05-16T16:35:00.000-04:00Definately looks like a place I'd like to check ou...Definately looks like a place I'd like to check out.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing this.nosthegametoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005468034674523780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-29520518593776838392007-05-16T14:41:00.000-04:002007-05-16T14:41:00.000-04:00Alex-LOL! :)My apologies. Yes, it was a nice pla...Alex-<BR/>LOL! :)My apologies. Yes, it was a nice place. I hope that they will reopen soon somewhere in the area.Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-36897997987104796202007-05-16T14:38:00.000-04:002007-05-16T14:38:00.000-04:00Sounds like such a great place. You had me wanting...Sounds like such a great place. You had me wanting to go there and then you hit me in the middle of the essay with the fact that they're closing. You're a tricky one, Bess. You lead me in with talk about a buffet, then you shock me with a closed sign. Ever think of writing horror?Writing on Boardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03586187888418224291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-60166656980836620732007-05-16T14:24:00.000-04:002007-05-16T14:24:00.000-04:00Fab-Yeah, it was cool.Zapped-Yeah, the fire did so...Fab-<BR/>Yeah, it was cool.<BR/><BR/>Zapped-<BR/>Yeah, the fire did some damage but the crowds are still around. I feel bad because of the history of the structure. By the way, I'm happy I can bring a little of DC your way. I know I would miss it too if I was away.<BR/><BR/>Profzero-<BR/>You should come. :)Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-87227961420058019952007-05-16T13:03:00.000-04:002007-05-16T13:03:00.000-04:00Ooooh, wish I'd been there!Ooooh, wish I'd been there!Professor Zerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909063513731044826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-80571809659362769782007-05-16T12:31:00.000-04:002007-05-16T12:31:00.000-04:00Oh, you had my mouth watering for this wonderful c...Oh, you had my mouth watering for this wonderful cuisine and my ears perked for splendid sounds and then I was let down when I learned they closed :( But, I truly hope the Martin sisters find a place to relocate, soon! I worked at the Navy Yard in the mid 80's and miss the area. I was horrified to learn about Eastern Market. Not only did I go there, but my great grandmother was a patron in the early days. You make me homesick...thanks for the wonderful post.<BR/><BR/>Peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-33576039479451026912007-05-16T12:21:00.000-04:002007-05-16T12:21:00.000-04:00Great post. I'd like to see that place!FabGreat post. I'd like to see that place!<BR/>FabFabriziohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07875231712495784324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-24282460821302614722007-05-16T10:37:00.000-04:002007-05-16T10:37:00.000-04:00Lyre-Unfortunately, it will be gone, but write me ...Lyre-<BR/>Unfortunately, it will be gone, but write me and I'll give you some other places to visit.<BR/><BR/>Sugar-<BR/>Thank you so much and welcome!<BR/>Rethabile-<BR/>Ee ntate! Hugh Masekela was the first I heard when I was doing Jazz radio. I'm in love with African music. I hear it all when I am at parties. I hear music from Sierra Leone, Cameroon, South <BR/>Africa, etc. I love it all. Now, I have favorite songs that I will rush to the dancefloor for when they come on.Stephen A. Besshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608563855643263599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11923960.post-35829411108633534442007-05-16T10:26:00.000-04:002007-05-16T10:26:00.000-04:00Listening to you talk about that evening of great ...Listening to you talk about that evening of great music and great food had me going, "Oh, man..."<BR/><BR/>If anyone is not familiar with the southern African guitar sound, remember Paul Simon's album ("Call me Al," "Homeless," "Graceland," etc)? That's the sound.<BR/><BR/>Or better yet, buy some Southern African tunes (Hugh Masekela, Sankomota, for instance).<BR/><BR/>Beautiful post.Rethabilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523368313680103826noreply@blogger.com