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How does one cope with the world? We all go through things that cause us to reassess who we are and what we’ve done. For me, unsurprisingly, it’s music. I’ll find something to play to calm me or get me pumped up, or sad or any number of emotions. I’m occasionally surprised at what sets … Continue reading "Coping"

It’s back to school time, which means looking out for stopped buses as I drive into work each morning. I remember the feeling of “back-to-school” when I was a kid, though. I liked going to school in the fall to see friends that I either did not see or saw infrequently during the summer, as … Continue reading "Back to School"

Happy Labor Day weekend. It’s the final weekend of summer, and it looks like it may actually turn into autumn after Labor Day. It’s already begun, with temperatures dipping into the high 40’s at night, but it can be a temporary phenomenon. Not this year, according to the weather folk. We may get an occasional … Continue reading "Labor Day Blowout"

Hi – Every once in a while, I see a listing of the top 40 for a certain week. This year someone has been highlighting 1969 – and the top 40’s are generally killer. This week in August 1969 is no exception. So, armed with the list of the songs for the week ending August … Continue reading "August 1969"

I’m tired this morning, and the thinker’s not working. Just a quick hello to everyone, and hope all’s well. Got a great podcast today, starting with some remembrances of Woodstock, then moving on from there. Let’s chill today (not me, but maybe you can) with Richie Havens, Canned Heat, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, Bob Dylan, … Continue reading "Not much"

Summer fun has been some funner this year. Not sure that’s really true, but I liked the wordplay there. More adventures with my daughter-in-law today, and then a dinner/dance cruise next Friday. And then – summer’s done. Time for fall and back to school. Today’s podcast is all about summer – I pulled together songs … Continue reading "Summer Fun"

I just received some new glasses – everything is in sharper focus now. It had been a while since I had gotten glasses, and while my eyesight hasn’t gotten much worse, it was enough that new glasses really help. Also helps that the new glasses aren’t all scratched up. Although my glasses are a different … Continue reading "New Eyes"

In the summer, when I drive home on a Friday afternoon, there is inevitably a huge slowdown on the turnpike as we approach Maine. The number of people from Massachusetts and New York going to Maine on vacation starting Friday afternoon is more than a 4-lane highway can handle. It gets frustrating for us “normal” … Continue reading "Too Many People"

Hello, I’m not here right now. Leave a message and I’ll get back to you after I return. It’s vacation time, and kate and I are in Boothbay Harbor playing with puffins. I hope to have everything ready for me to click send and get everything uploaded on Sunday morning. we’re having a lovely time, … Continue reading "Away Message"

Hot enough for you? Ever wonder how hot it is in Hell? If you’re anywhere near me, this oppressive heat is starting to melt brain cells, until kkoak[ais-inklwnmm. Well, you get it. Boy, it’s hot around here. Stay cool, my friends. Today I’m looking back at songs from the first half of the year with … Continue reading "Heatwave"