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Shh – I’m pretending that this isn’t the last day of my vacation – it’s Sunday, after all. Had a good time – went up to Rockland, ME for a couple of days, and communed with nature. More next week. It’s Sunday (again), so I do have music for y’all, with John Lennon, Fats Domino, … Continue reading "Pretend Vacation"

I’m taking a vacation – finally. It’s been a long time since I’ve had a full week off. We may go somewhere as well for a couple of days – weird in this new world. It’s not a great time for me to be out at work – I’ve been doing tons of stuff to … Continue reading "Vacation"

I keep reminding myself not to get excited about the return of football. Sports has been a welcome distraction in this time of staying home all the time. But while I’ve enjoyed the NBA bubble success, the same can’t be said about baseball. I know part of it is due to the team for whom … Continue reading "Football’s back, baby"

Part 2 of 1970’s best music. We’re focusing on soul music in this one. We had new bands (the Jackson Five, old artists breaking away from bands (Diana Ross), and other stars stepping up (Stevie Wonder, etc.). It was just a very fertile time. So let’s get groovy and listen to these artists in Part … Continue reading "1970 Soul"

A Federal holiday since 1894, Labor Day celebrates the American Labor movement, which includes unions (trade unionists fought to get a day set aside for laborers). Really, it’s the end of summer celebration. Schools are starting back up, and it’s about the time that we see a change in weather (in the more northern climes, … Continue reading "Labored Day"

1970 was a great year for music. The post-Woodstock hangover hadn’t quite hit yet – most of this music was probably recorded during 1969, before the hangover, or even in 1970, when the realization that it was the end of an era hadn’t occurred. When I think back on that time (let’s see, how many … Continue reading "1970 Rock"

The world can be a terrible place. Shootings, hurricanes, the pandemic – bad. So my mantra for today is enjoy yourself and have fun – we’ll get back to the bad things later. Enjoy yourself with these tunes from these artists in this week’s podcast: Squeeze, Crowded House, the Go-Betweens, Crosby/Nash, Neil Young, Crazy Horse, … Continue reading "Bad Times – Have Fun"

One thing that’s seemed normal to me this summer is the laziness that seems to spread over late summer. Is it the numerous hot days that lead to this, or is there some other effect that causes my torpor? I start putting off tasks I should take care of. Wasn’t sure it would be this … Continue reading "Lazy Summer"

Weather broke so the weekend’s not too hot. It’s temporary, though – we’ll be back in the high 80’s by the middle of the week. I’ll take the brief respite. Not sure what we can do – pressure the politicians to do something- but let’s save the Post Office. It really is important. They’re the … Continue reading "Post Office"

It’s another Owen weekend – too busy to do much, as he wants to help, but really, what does an 8-month baby know about writing? Probably as much as me. So, to hold off the baby from taking over the writing, we’ll soothe him with music from The Ramones, Liz Phair, Elvis Costello, Hole, Roxy … Continue reading "Owen"