Ms. Lu’s Library – Book of the Summer (Take 2): My Book Finds at the National Museum of the American Indian

Welcome to another edition of Ms. Lu’s Library! (Well, actually… this is the second take on the last edition of Ms. Lu’s Library.)   So, as a reader, you know how this typically goes… You settle on your next book to read, start knocking out pages (and taking notes even), but THEN… then you come… Read More Ms. Lu’s Library – Book of the Summer (Take 2): My Book Finds at the National Museum of the American Indian

Life’s Surprises: Celebrating a Father’s Lifetime of Resilience

Though this is a “bonus” DJ Lady Luck post for the month, I take this moment to celebrate my father – who, to me, is the epitome of resilience and what it means to be resilient.  In honor of him, I choose to use this “musical moment” for one of life’s little surprises – birthdays!… Read More Life’s Surprises: Celebrating a Father’s Lifetime of Resilience

DJ Lady Luck Presents… Sona Jobarteh

  Goooooooooooooooood Wednesday and happy August 2017 to all my loyal listeners! It’s your favorite ethnomusicologist, DJ Lady Luck, bringing you tunes from around the globe with the purpose of inspiring your mid-week workday and the month ahead! And speaking of inspiration… August is such an exciting month to me, especially when I think about… Read More DJ Lady Luck Presents… Sona Jobarteh

A Moment to Meditate: On the Fire… Within

  I recorded this fire while visiting the Oconaluftee Indian Village last summer.  That entire experience – the drive there from Asheville, the cultural guides/historic interpreters/demonstrations, and the drive back – had me… Meditating on the fire: Of a people, Of a history, Of a place, Of a strength, Of a pain, Of a healing,… Read More A Moment to Meditate: On the Fire… Within

Ms. Lu’s Library – Book of the Summer: Happier at Home

  Welcome back to my library! It’s with great surprise to myself (but sincere thankfulness) that I finally return to share a new selection from Ms. Lu’s Library, where on any given Tuesday I spotlight a treasured book from my collection or share with you thoughts on a recent find.  Now, as you know from my last “book… Read More Ms. Lu’s Library – Book of the Summer: Happier at Home

DJ Lady Luck Presents… A Special Mid-Year Broadcast

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh, say can you seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Independence Day 2017 may have passed, but your favorite “online DJ” has a special mid-year post-holiday mega broadcast on deck to keep those frankfurters, fireworks, and fun days poppin’ all summer long! Mixing things up a bit from the usual show, I’m bringing you observations and reflections, along with images… Read More DJ Lady Luck Presents… A Special Mid-Year Broadcast