A Lovely Chemistry

Celebrating a Queen, Zawe Ashton, a woman powerful enough to cause upheaval in the tectonic plates by casually removing her engagement ring.

Zawe is an accomplished artist of wit and sparkling intelligence who makes the most of multiple gifts. She an actor, poet, playwright, presenter, writer, pursuing whatever stirs her curiosity. She has thoughts that she clearly expresses.

Her creative reach knows no bounds. She’s a talented actor who in many roles eats and leaves no crumbs.

She specializes in portraying women who are not to be played with.

Interestingly, many believe Zawe to be lucky. More likely, it all boils down to skill.

“Hold on tight”—the first words of Peabo Bryson’s early song “I’m So into You”—is a spot-on way to describe his effect on his listeners. Women felt embraced by his singing. His soaring voice could express both the thrill of new love and the deep waters of long-standing affection.

I can show you the world

Shining, shimmering, splendid

Tell me, princess, now when did

You last let your heart decide? — from “A Whole New World”

Peabo was of the master class of crooners. The warmth and sincerity of his gift never failed. I was always amazed through the years at how that charming voice could stop me in my tracks and transport my tired spirit while I performed the mundane tasks of folding laundry or merging into expressway traffic. At his concerts, I had up-close views of him caressing the microphone or tinkling moody intros on the grand piano. He was commanding in a full-throated, ten-toes-down way that was always deeply moving.

All the elements come together in beautiful imagery to deliver art. Hope they live up to it.

Tom had a moment of eloquent inspiration when he’d said “Pressure is privilege.” At the time, it came off as vaguely Shakespearean, like the line “What’s past is prologue.” Folded into this piece, it goes deeper with images that convey a meaning that’s heartfelt yet elevated.

Think about it: within May, Tom has had to catch two humans; one completely unexpectedly. In the end, it must be all that Marvel training that supports him at such times.

And add that touch of old spice.