Cooking Jam  -  Teija Lehto, 2016

Finnish,b.1965-

Pink Pony Club, covered by Orville Peck,

accompanied by the Boston Pops Orchestra

For a while, I've been searching for a decent quality audio of Orville Peck's rendition of Chappell Roan's iconic pride anthem. I do love Peck's wistful and, at turns, gently powerful rendering of what I interpret as a song of joy, belonging, and self-determination. This is the sort of music I wish my younger self had on the radio, when I was struggling with trying to grow into my sense of self and also trying to not become a target for the hatred of others. Things sure were difficult for a young queer me living in a rural town of ~500 people... But I have the pleasure of listening to this music now, and that is a certain gift.

Desert Inn, 1966. Actress Venita Wolf photographed by Richard Hewett. The assignment of this set of photos is unknown.

Showgirl basketball at Desert Inn, 1968

Queen of Pentacles and Three of Wands

The Winding Road , Village   -    Alice Brasser , 2015.

Dutch, b. 1965 -