Blogophilia 20.18 – At Your Service

Marvin Martian says: On Wednesday, November 11, we salute and honor those veterans who served in the United States Military. Thank you for your patriotism and for protecting the country!

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Hard Bonus: Incorporate a quote or line from Florence Nightingale

Easy Bonus: Mention a branch of the military or other veteran organization (Army, Navy, Coast Guard, etc.)

Deployed on the Front Lines

B-52s drop from the sky by Air Force jets after Navy ships carry them through the seas. Invaders have nothing on our Coast Guard, and the Marine Corps might be mean – lean – fighting machines but Army personnel has my respect. Space Force sounds cool, but hey, no one is Captain Kirk from the original Star Trek cool, or NXT Captain Picard suave, DS9 Commander Sisko smooth, or Captain Janeway from Voyager commanding!

To all active military personnel, may the Department of Defense be At Your Service, as well as your fellow country folks. How very little can be done under the spirit of fear. Florence Nightingale Thank you for making this OUR land, where we’re free to practice two religions… whatever faith you have (or not) and it’s a touchdown for the Green Bay Packers. May you be peaceful. May you be healthy. May you be safe. May you live with ease.

Blogophilia 19.18: Non-Political Party

Marvin Martian & Commander K want to know, did you remember to set your clocks back? FALL BACK! Today is the first day of November – which means Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away!

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Hard Bonus: Mention a historical political figure you’d like to meet

Easy Bonus: Include helium balloons

On Wisconsin‘s Capitol Building looks the most like the Nation’s of all 50 states’

Ulysses S. Grant got the first fixed promotion to lieutenant general of the U.S. Army post Civil War after George Washington, who of course led the Revolutionary War. I’d want to talk to them as people, as a Non-Political Party, as to how to move forward as a multicultural nation where we are all equal, not just people with money, regardless of skin color, gender, etc. because a citizens divided can cause the wrong type of helium balloons to release into the air with bad omens… May we have healing and moving toward unity once more.

Blogophilia Week 18.18 – Ghost in the Sky

Marvin Martian says We just want to take this opportunity to thank ALL of our Blogophilian friends for joining in the challenges each week!

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Hard Bonus: Mention a movie with Boris Karloff

Easy Bonus: Include a spirit, orb or any other-worldly creature

Monster House graveyard

Winds howl loudly enough to sound like people screaming and nobody’s there… Maybe it’s a Ghost in the Sky that The Public Defender can’t defend because it fought the law on its own. Maybe Starman might need to nab us to rescue us, who knows?

I forgot to post last Sunday… I didn’t know until I saw someone else’s post, so here it is in the last hour… Oof. Irene used to be the firsting queen by being the 1st comment on the blogs, and then it was between Diana & I being the 1st to post our blogs, and now I’m being reminded to post when I see Irene’s posts go up on Facebook.

Blogophilia 17.18 – A Light in the Attic

Because of the lockout incident in late summer, we’re working on a new Marvin Martian Facebook PAGE, which may be independent of the Martien Ecrits Facebook account since we currently have limited access to the profile.

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Hard Bonus: Include a line or phrase from “Beowulf”

Easy Bonus: Mention a stairwell or stairs

Creepy Dolls in the Attic

In the shadowy mist that seems to transcend both from the sky and from the pond, shadows cast from the inside and does not dwell among the fallen autumn leave. The Leaves That Are Green rustle in the wind and it sounds like someone follows. We turn around and nobody’s there. As we look, A Light in the Attic peers out at us eerily in the dankness of the early evening. Gently enter the house and pass the squeaky stairs and gaze at the empty stairwell. We will fix it when the right time comes. “Fate will unwind as it must!” ― Burton Raffel, Beowulf

Blogophilia 16.18 – Rock of Ages

Our favorite Martian and his space dog, Martien Ecrits & Commander K appreciates all bloggers past present and future. Don’t be a Scrooge. In the words of C.C. from the Myspace days – lurking is creepy, to comment, divine!

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Hard Bonus: Incorporate a lyric from the band Deep Purple

Easy Bonus: Include a warrior

Secret Passage

The shoreline rock formations have many hidden things, maybe even some Sweet Honey in the Rock, which is some serious Rock of Ages! Maybe it’s a peninsula or a fortified island that Xena, the Princess Warrior retreats to, when she’s done Chasing shadows, over my walls; With myself hardly sleeping; Dwarfs and giants, twenty feet tall; Fill the room with their creeping (Deep Purple, self titled album, 1969).

On a completely off topic tangent, I’m just sharing the UW-Parkside Wind Ensemble & Community Band October 8th concert livestream I think the music starts right around 6:40 (give or take). Mind, it’s much better in person, but, if you’re not in the area or are shut in, this is the next best thing. I’m just showing off my bandmates, because they’re awesome.

Blogophilia 15.18 – Across the Pond

Our favorite Martian, Martien Ecrits & his space dog Commander K work tirelessly each week to put Blogophilia together so we can write & read each other’s blogs. Thank you for bringing us together.

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Hard Bonus: Include a renaissance fair

Easy Bonus: Incorporate the name of a foreign city

Goose, Goose, Goslings!

I’d like to ponder what it means to be Across the Pond. Generally speaking, when people of US & Canada speak of it, we’re speaking of the United Kingdom. When Packer fans are speaking about it, yes, Detroit Lions fans, we’re talking about you! But I digress… “across the pond specifically means across the Atlantic Ocean, in which case, São Tomé and Príncipe is just as equally. Maybe I’m just trying to discover “new” music to me.

The Renaissance began in Florence and spread throughout Italy before moving out toward western & northern Europe. It seems as if most American fall fairs like the Bristol Renaissance Faire celebrate English/Great Britain style, and happens late summer, ending Labor Day weekend. Going south of the border (for you non-Midwesterners, that’s Illinois/Chicago Bears land) has Medieval Times, another fun Renaissance tribute that has dinner & a show – right down to time characters. And did you know, Italy doesn’t have these celebrations? Huh… For tribute, some Venetian Ren music.

Blogophilia 14.18 – What About Yesterday?

Marvin Martian & Commander K the space dog says: Greetings, Dear Earthlings and Fellow Blogophilians!! Welcome to Week 14.18 in Blogophilia! We begin Season 2 of Year 18 – a new beginning. Please join us!

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Hard Bonus: Incorporate the phrase “in the beginning”

Easy Bonus: Mention paisley

Technicolor waterfalls

In the beginning, there was paisley. What About Yesterday? That was plaid.

Time flew away from me…

Parkside Wind Ensemble & Community Band

October 8, 2026

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Francis Bedford Concert Hall

Join us for a special evening of music on Thursday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m. in Bedford Concert Hall, featuring the UW-Parkside Community Band and the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by acclaimed Australian composer Jodie Blackshaw.

The premiere performance of Cirrus, the Sky Dancer was commissioned by a member of the Community Band and represents a unique collaboration between composer and ensemble. Blackshaw will work with the band throughout the rehearsal process via Zoom, offering musicians a rare opportunity to engage directly with the composer in bringing this new work to life.

Leading up to the concert, Blackshaw, Director of Bands Dr. Laura Rexroth, and the commissioner of the work will be featured on The Morning Show with Greg Berg to discuss the project and the excitement surrounding the premiere.

The concert program also celebrates outstanding contributions by women composers and includes:

• One Life Beautiful by Julie Giroux, a moving and inspiring work of exceptional beauty
• Dances for the Muse, Terpsichore by Carol Brittin Chambers, a colorful multi-movement composition inspired by Renaissance dance traditions
• Ecstatic Fanfare by Steven Bryant, an energetic and exhilarating opening work

This memorable evening promises powerful music, artistic innovation, and a historic premiere that alumni and community members alike will enjoy.

Watch Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/u5cmMVbYopA

Website

https://uwparksidetickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=2419

Venue

Francis Bedford Concert Hall

Avenue of the Arts, Kenosha, WI, 53144