The Story of Olympia, Washington … The Great Earthquake of 1949 Join us in a conversation with some old-timers who experienced the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck at 11:55 a,m. on April 13, 1949. It was the largest earthquake since … Continue reading
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My iPhone is the best ‘toy’ I’ve ever owned. My wife Kirstan and I love our place, and over the past 20 years we’ve added various flowers and shrubs to complement the bounty of native plants that surround us. As … Continue reading
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Hey! Let’s go to Seattle with Rainey Burson (vocals), Joe Baque (piano) and Cary Black (bass)! Music and lyrics by Joe Illing … ©2022 … arranged by Joe Baque … feel free to share! … click on your ticket below … Continue reading
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This is a true story. It’s about my friend Steve who’s good at many things, but especially sleeping. Emergency siren? Steve sleeps. Lightning and thunder? Steve slumbers. Fierce winter storm? Steve dozes like a baby with a full belly … … Continue reading
AMANDA SMITH, POLITICAL PIONEER, Parts 1 & 2 … Women of accomplishment fill the pages of Olympia’s story, but none have had a greater influence on the city than Amanda Smith. Her two terms as Olympia’s first woman mayor changed the … Continue reading
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Mary, oh Mary is a Nativity song, and my Christmas card to you I hope your Christmas is happy! Click on the link to Mary below: Please, feel free to share if you care … joeilling © 2021
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We all reach times in our lives when we’d like to go back to a simpler time without the insanity that’s all around us. Here’s a link to a simple tune I wrote about that. I hope you enjoy it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojYv9eBKtNw
The day after the tragedy of 9/11 I heard a New Yorker say, “It’s like there’s a hole up in the sky.” I wrote this song not long after. All across America those of us who watched the horrific videos … Continue reading
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How about taking a moment or two in these extraordinary times for something ordinary? Here’s just what the doctor ordered, a rendition of my poem Ordinary Moments voiced and produced by longtime Canadian radio personality and voice-over artist, Ched Miller. … Continue reading
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“I’m Afraid I’m in Love” features Joe Baque on piano, Rainey Burson vocals and Cary Black bass. Lyrics and music by me. We hope you enjoy what you’re about to hear! CLICK ON THE YOUTUBE LINK BELOW AND GIVE IT … Continue reading
FINDING MY WAY 