Greetings, whoever-reads-this! It's a beautiful sunny day out there, even if it is still Winter. The next four--excuse me, five- days or so, it's supposed to be cold as all getout, so I've made sure today that I have all the necessary items for a 5-day hibernation.
This is one perk of being an old retired guy. You're able to take breaks when Mother Nature gets in one of Her moods. I feel like I'm entitled, having spent 26 years of my life taking shit from the public. 4 years as a Bank employee and 22 years with the State. I like to think I've helped people in my job, particularly working for the State. But I've definitely taken a lot of their guff in those years.
So I'm settling in, ready to enjoy a few days hunkered down. Netflix is featuring many if not all of the James Bond movies. Between the ages of 9 and 11--1963-65--I was a huge James Bond fan. Saw all the stuff at a Movie Theatre, which was of course the only way to view it back then. The films are not as good as I remembered them, but there's plenty of action and excitement left over.
The guitar is getting a good workout these days. I've stepped up the practicing, which is improving my technique, which adds fun to the whole process, since you can play more of what's in your head. And the more fun you have, the more you want to play. Once you get the ball rolling, it feeds on itself.
I've got a number of videos now for possible inclusion on my YouTube page. That's still Where the Action Is as far as my musical exploits. With my brother ensconced in what's got to be a better place--he passed away last October after a long illness--, I now have more time to devote to music. Still adjusting to his loss, but trying to move forward..
Gigs are something I still enjoy, but on a more occasional basis. That way it's fresher, both for me and the folks I'm playing for. And the folks I'm playing with. Plus I feel like I get better crowds , better than I'd probably get if I played out all the time. So I'll eventually have something to share in the way of a gig. Hoping it ends up being at The Pharmacy. It's my new favorite place to play.
I made a reference earlier to a TV show from the 60s which featured the top bands lip syncing their current hits. I remember a lot of shows with Paul Revere and the Raiders playing in the snow. Where the Action Is was the show. If you remember that too, you're pretty old yourself.
That's pretty much all I had to share for now in the way of news. Thanks as ever for stopping in and reading this mess. Much love to you! More later.
ps The bit about my brother being ensconced in a better place is my view of things, not any kind of pronouncement. One thing I think I know about this life is that it ain't over when the body goes. As far as what follows, I don't know. I just feel that something does.
