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Tag Archives: Music
I Cannot Become Comfortably Numb
Warning: This is a little disjointed and possibly tangential. Just go with the flow ~ Two songs have been rolling around my head these past few weeks. Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb and Franz Ferdinand’s Well That Was Easy. In particular, … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Mental Health, Music, Words, Writing
Tagged feelings, franz ferdinand, Music, numb, numbness, pink floyd, vulnerability, words, Writing
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Whatever you’re “mad for” this week
That phrase keeps running through my mind – “Whatever you’re ‘mad for’ this week” … six words written in a cruel fashion, meant to tear me down. It worked. I was torn. These words were written around March/April in an … Continue reading
Posted in change, coping mechanisms, Family, Secrets
Tagged anger, Art, Friendship, healing, mad, Music, self expression, Writing
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Searching for Tribe
Give me some place that I can go Where I don’t have to justify myself Swimming out alone against this tide Looking for a family looking for tribe … Continue reading
Posted in Bikram Yoga, Blogging, Childhood, Children, Family, Italian, love, nostalgia, Philosophy, Random Thoughts, Relationships
Tagged black sheep, connections, Facebook, family, family tree, genealogy, grandfather, love, Music, musicians, New Model Army, politics, social networks
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My Life is Much More Exciting on Paper
I’m rapidly approaching my 44th year – which makes me think a lot about how quickly time passes. Yes, I know – nothing earth shattering, everyone has these revelations but they always seem so profound when they happen to you, … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Humor, nostalgia, Philosophy, Random Thoughts
Tagged Baking, belly dancing, butthole surfers, friends, Friendship, Music, napping, nostalgia, reflection, tattoos, youth, Zappa
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I put my hands into the roaring flames
I’ve been listening to New Model Army a lot these days. I’m particularly fond of the song “Fate” – give it a listen – you might like it. Here are some lyrics: I put my hands into the roaring … Continue reading
Posted in Bikram Yoga, Blogging, Eating, Mental Health, Random Thoughts, Relationships, Writing, Yoga
Tagged binge eating, binging, chinese whipsers, eating disorder, fate, letting go, Music, New Model Army, peace, Writing
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A Lovely Tuesday Surprise ~
Greetings Friends ~ I have a special treat for you on the morrow. Yup, you’ve guessed it. I have a GUEST blogger. I was going to put an intro on his post for tomorrow, however he has it arranged nicely … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Guest Blogger, Humor, Random Thoughts
Tagged blogger, bono, Book, guest, guest blogger, jonathan swift, lucky, lucky charms, Music, rohan, rohan healy, Story, writer
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Igor and Red Elvises – The Best Band You Should Be Seeing
I looked for you last night – where were you? Didn’t you know – Igor and Red Elvises were playing at The Hut? If you came early enough, you wouldn’t have had to pay the cover. What? You’ve never heard of … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Random Thoughts
Tagged Balalaika, Igor & Red Elvises, Music, Oleg, rockabilly, Russia, surf, Tom Waits
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Musical Musings on my Bike – I Want to Know HOW…and WHY
Yesterday I had a lovely bike ride – and as always, my mind wandered -thinking of a myriad of topics – stories, philosophy, general contemplation etc. And as is typical, I was also listening to music. This song came on: I love this … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Music, Random Thoughts
Tagged bass, Biking, curiosity, discipline, gang of four, guitar, Music, nostalgia, trains
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