Buddy you’re a young man, hard man, standing in the street, gonna take on the world some day. You got blood on your face, ya big disgrace, waving your banner all over the place. Singing…
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The Reluctant Actor Singer
As I sat in my 5th Grade English class, I slapped both hands over my mouth to prevent words, begging to be released, from erupting. I didn’t want to hurt her feelings, but I also […]
The Voice, Italian Style
Inspired by a takeout dinner of fettuccine alla primavera Forget Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban. When it comes to Italian and Neapolitan songs, you don’t have to look any farther than me. I […]
Friday Humor Devotional
Dear Lord, please forgive me for my horrible mistake towards a young church member. While singing a hymen hymn he was so off-key I accused him of being deaf. He signed back yes I am. […]
Kathy’s Points to Remember
To Sing or Not to Sing Chances are very good that nobody except your mother wants to hear you sing karaoke. It is best not to sing opera arias during a formal dinner party. Everyone […]
Alternative Plans Due to the Powerball Loss
I have to say that I was confident that the Powerball win was mine. I saged my house, burned my best prosperity incense and meditated for days. Alas, the Universe has something better in mind […]
Heat Stroke Warnings Issued For Santa Due to Unusually Hot Christmas Weather
Washington, D.C – With temperatures climbing into the upper 70’s or maybe higher in much of the United States on Christmas Eve, The National Institute of Health has issued Santa heat stroke warnings. Please follow […]
Caroling for the Vocally Impaired
I love music, and in fact love to sing. Alone. Not because I am a great solo artist, but because no one wants to hear me sing, or, god forbid, sing with me. Turns out […]
Spotlight on Kathy Minicozzi – Author of “OPERA For People Who Don’t Like It”
Excerpt INTRODUCTION: Singing Opera and Writing Funny I am weird, but not dangerous. Okay, maybe I’m dangerous when I’m on a stepladder trying to install a window shade. Other than that, I […]
I Love My Mommy So Much I Wanna Throw Her In The Water
As a mother of four now-grown “children,” I get to relive my mommy moments by being a grandma. As I did with my own kids, I sing a lot to my grandkids – about everything. […]