I just discovered this gem through twitter!
It’s an amazing project, born out of Netherland, that you should check out.
Enjoy Radio Garden
February 15, 2021
April 23, 2016
Prince, the day after
It’s Saturday morning. The house is empty and I’m streaming a radio from Minnesota that has been playing every Prince’s song alphabetically (Alphabet St., pun intended) for the last 36 hours!
Musicology, the song that made me fall in love with him again, is playing now. No better time to wrap up my thoughts.
Flashback to when I was 12/13. Why did I pick Prince as my artist?
His music, his style, his being different, the dirty lyrics?
Probably all of them, in a word, this magical kingdom called Paisley Park.
“And life won’t be so bad
In Paisley Park” – Paisley Park, Around the World in a Day
Through his art, we visited this magical place, Anil’s words get to the point, where it’s OK to rewrite common sense, be whoever you want, enjoy life.
I like to remember Prince through his music, more than everything else. A few of my favorite lyrics and articles follow.
Be with me darling till the end of time
I’ll give you my heart
I’ll give you my mind
I’ll give you my body
I’ll give you my time
My favorite song: Adore, Sign o’ the Times
We want to play in the sunshine
We want to be free
Without the help of a margarita or ecstacy
We want to kick like we used to
Sign up on the dotted line
We gonna dance every dance
Like it’s gonna be the last time
One of the most joyous songs: Play in the sunshine, Sign o’ the Times
Whats the matter with your life
Is the poverty bringing u down?
Is the mailman jerking u round?
Did he put your million dollar check
In someone elses box?
Can’t stop singing it: Pop Life, Around the World in a Day
Everybody on this earth has got a vice
And mine, little darlin’, mine is the opposite of ice
Mine is the running hot water of the daughter of morality
One of his hottest and naughtiest songs: Temptation, Around the World in a Day
Good evening. This is your pilot Prince speaking.
You are flying aboard the Seduction 747
And this plane is fully equipped with anything your body desires
If for any reason there is a loss in cabin pressure
I will automatically drop down to apply more
Another dirty one: International Lover, 1999
To night it’s gonna be scandalous
Cause to night I’m gonna be your fantasy
Slow and sweet: Scandalous, Batman
You don’t have to be rich to be my girl
You don’t have to be cool to rule my world
Ain’t no particular sign I’m more compatible with
I just want your extra time and your kiss
Kiss, Parade
In my daddy’s car
It’s you I really want to drive
Underneath the stars
I really get a dirty mind
Whenever you’re around
Dirty dirty dirty song: Dirty Mind, Dirty Mind
People call me rude, I wish we all were nude
I wish there was no black and white, I wish there were no rules
we’re all the same: Controversy, Controversy
I’m not a woman
I’m not a man
I am something that you’ll never understand
I would die 4 U, Purple Rain
Dearly beloved
We are gathered here today
To get through this thing called life
Best Guitar riff: Let’s go Crazy, Purple Rain
Hey, look me over
Tell me do you like what you see?
Hey, I ain’t got no money
But honey, I’m rich on personality
Badass: Baby I’m a Star, Purple Rain
You walked in, I woke up
I’ve never seen a pretty girl
Look so tough, baby
You got that look
Pure energy: U Got the Look, Sign o’ the Times
And I said, baby don’t waste your time
I know what’s on your mind
I may be qualified for a one night stand
But I could never take the place of your man
Best performed live: I could never take the place of your man, Sign o’ the Times
If a man is considered guilty
For what goes on in his mind
Then give me the electric chair
For all my future crimes-oh!
Electric Chair, Batman
More thoughts, lyrics and articles about my favorite artist.
“a sex symbol devoted to romance and pleasure, not power or machismo”, Prince, an Artist Who Defied Genre, Is Dead at 57 (NYTimes)
“Today is a very sad day. His music rearranged me… he will forever be my #1.” – Halle Berry
“A strong spirit transcends rules,’ Prince once said—and nobody’s spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative.” —President Obama
“A tiny, svelte thing. Ethnically ambiguous, radiating lust. What is this? A man. Clearly a man. No. Not just a man. A Prince.”, On Prince, blackness, and sexuality (Fusion)
Prince Remembered: 15 of His Most Iconic Fashion Moments – US Weekly
April 21, 2016
He’s gone
Prince was the fist artist I actively listened. I was 12.
I discovered music listening to Purple Rain, 1999 and Sign ‘o the Time.
He was my idol, for his music, the style and the message he brought to us.
I still remember most of his lyrics and can sing most of his songs.
Prince thought us that it’s ok to be ourselves, no matter what.
Trying to think of my favorite songs: Adore, Let’s go crazy, 1999, Controversy, I would die 4 U, International lover, …
As I read my twitter, I thought I could save a few for you all:
Prince Street station, NYC, tonight: pic.twitter.com/SHr5nbGI2y
— Maureen Johnson (@maureenjohnson) April 21, 2016
In honor of Prince, an early look at next week’s cover, “Purple Rain”: https://t.co/lF0Nwyd7q8 pic.twitter.com/myN15OxsCO
— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) April 21, 2016
“‘A strong spirit transcends rules,’ Prince once said—and nobody’s spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative.” —President Obama
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 21, 2016
A purple nebula, in honor of Prince, who passed away today. https://t.co/7buFWWExMw pic.twitter.com/ONQDwSQwVa
— NASA (@NASA) April 21, 2016
15 of Prince’s most iconic fashion moments: https://t.co/LogwRW4Wrd pic.twitter.com/wiXyPHEmqZ
— Us Weekly (@usweekly) April 21, 2016
Niagara Falls turned purple on the day Prince died: https://t.co/BYOnTsjRk1 pic.twitter.com/PYZhzPTOWz
— Consequence of Sound (@coslive) April 21, 2016
11 Songs You Didn’t Realize #Prince Wrote, From ‘Manic Monday’ to ‘Stand Back’ (Videos) https://t.co/bYaYvdV2Xw pic.twitter.com/DQjP64g2xB
— TheWrap (@TheWrap) April 21, 2016
March 13, 2016
Bedtime story – Alessandro Pistilli
Bedtime story
The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far. The sciences, each straining in its own direction, have hitherto harmed us little; but some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the deadly light into the peace and safety of a new dark age.
The Call of Cthulhu, whole story here
Bedtime story
The most merciful thing in the world, I think, is the inability of the human mind to correlate all its contents. We live on a placid island of ignorance in the midst of black seas of infinity, and it was not meant that we should voyage far. The sciences, each straining in its own direction, have hitherto harmed us little; but some day the piecing together of dissociated knowledge will open up such terrifying vistas of reality, and of our frightful position therein, that we shall either go mad from the revelation or flee from the deadly light into the peace and safety of a new dark age.
The Call of Cthulhu, whole story here
February 28, 2016
Articles of the week
Starting today, I will post a brief weekly summary of the the best articles I found online.
https://dzone.com/articles/how-a-scrum-team-adopted-continuous-delivery
What’s next in computing? (by @cdixon)
An article about the evolution of software, hardware, AI and VR
I read a lot about the Open Web
Time to channel my Inner Dave Winer (by Joi Ito)
Anywhere but Medium & What I mean by “the open web” (by Dave Winer)
An Open Web (e-book)
The U.S. Has Lost Its Damn Mind
A final word for Umberto Eco, who passed last week.
February 27, 2016
Back to blogging
A few days ago, I read posts from Joi Ito and Dave Winer.
At the end, this sentence/tweet kept buzzing in my mind.
It reminded me about the importance of the Open Web. The difference between owning your content vs keeping it in a walled garden.
And most importantly: how do we keep the open web relevant? What can do about it?
I wrote my first blog post in 2006, when I moved from Florence to NYC. Through blogging, I shared my stories, kept in touch with friends while having lot of fun.
Blogging isn’t easy, it takes time, but it pushes you to a deeper level of thinking.
For all those reasons, I want to get back to blogging!
I’ll use this platform as hub for my content, without giving up Twitter or Facebook.
I’ll mostly write about food, tech, my trips. Let’s see where it goes!
Game on!
February 21, 2016
My take on Avocado Ice cream
I haven’t posted in ages. Food is bringing me back…
As way of background, I blogged about New York City at first, about tech and food.
I love food: eating it as well as cooking it.
Today I made Vegan avocado lime ice cream, Recipe courtesy found on Serious Eats!
I won’t go through the recipe into details, as you can find it in the link above.
Also, preparation is quite simple.
Put avocado, sugar, water, lime zest and juice in a blender and blend until smooth.
Refrigerate the mixture for a few hours, until very cold.
Then churn it in your ice cream maker. I use the Kitchen Aid ice cream maker attachment!
Transfer it to an airtight container and chill for a few hours, until firm.
Scoop into a bowl, and enjoy it!
June 19, 2013
After months of hard work, my creature is live :) – Alessandro Pistilli
After months of hard work, my creature is live 🙂
Nokia In-App Payment enables you to sell digital content from within an Asha app. Sign up for the beta: https://t.co/XlFRJJFFzx
— Nokia Developer Team (@nokiadeveloper) June 18, 2013
After months of hard work, my creature is live :)
Nokia In-App Payment enables you to sell digital content from within an Asha app. Sign up for the beta: https://t.co/XlFRJJFFzx
— Nokia Developer Team (@nokiadeveloper) June 18, 2013