Morreu ontem o Senhor do Adeus, um dos raros icones de Lisboa. Costumava vê-lo pelo Saldanha, onde sempre acenava a quem lhe buzinava ou fazia sinal. Muitas vezes o fiz, e sorriamos sempre. E às vezes um sorisso basta para mudar o nosso estado de espírito para melhor. Lisboa fica mais pobre. Adeus.
João Manuel Serra – 1930 – 2010
Rufus Wainwright – My phone’s on vibrate for you
Chatting with a friend yesterday brought memories of Rufus, his music, and the memorable concert he gave in Lisbon a couple of years ago. Searching for some videos on YouTube to show him, I found out his mother passed away a few days ago, very sad news. Though, the message Rufus left on his website regarding this event manages to be a positive one. We should really try to see the glass as half full, and enjoy the little time we were given the best way we can. I leave you with his words:
“When inevitably I read today in the papers that my mother lost her battle with cancer last night, I am filled with an immense desire to add that this battle, though lost, was tremendously fruitful during these last three and a half years of her life. She witnessed her daughter’s marriage, the creation of my first opera, the birth of her first grandchild Arcangelo, and gave the greatest performance of her life to a packed crowd at the Royal Albert Hall in London.”. Read full note.
I went back to London for 6 days (after almost 2 years), in very good company. I walked for miles, saw the sights, and shopped more than I should have. Here are a few pictures from that trip.
Here are some of the photos I took while spending a few days in Berlin, last September. Only today did I take them out of the camera, so here they are.
After 6 days in London (got back yesterday), two at Codebits(today and tomorrow), and a weekend away from Lisbon, the blog will resume its regular programming next monday. Stay tuned 
K.D. Lang – Hallelujah
I’ve posted this video before, but I think it fits the season well. One of the most powerful versions of one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Enjoy. Have a happy Christmas. May 2009 make your wildest dreams come true. Love. Be loved. Live.
Jay Jay Johanson – Believe In Us
“King Solomon once searched for a cure against depression. He assembled his wise men together. They meditated for a long time and gave him the following advice: Make yourself a ring and have thereon engraved the words “This too shall pass”. The King carried out the advice. He had the ring made and wore it constantly. Every time he felt sad and depressed, he looked at the ring, whereon his mood would change and he would feel cheerful.”
Israel Folklore Archive
Björk – There’s more to life than this
Daniela Mercury – Dona Canô