After some consideration, I think I am in fact going to make this blog its own entity. The notion of simply mirroring posts from the other site seems rather pointless, since most of my current readers (both of you - lol) are either still there, or leaving for a reason. If we're leaving, why drag the old site with us?
So, to catch up ...
It's been a busy few days here. Atop that list is a possible last-minute trip to New York - tomorrow! - which is occupying a great deal of time in managing the logistics just to make it happen. This, in addition to the monthly run up to DC this weekend.
Plenty of band business as well. Two high-profile gigs booked for the summer; a large biker rally in early June, and a night show at the Albemarle County Fair in August. Both of these on top of being out nearly every weekend on our regular appearances on the animal club circuit. Almost like a job :D
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
How Many Blogs Does It Take?
Morning earworm: People of the South Wind, Kansas. I always liked the cover of that album - a painting of a native american, in full tribal dress, wearing a space helmet with bison horns on it.
The exodus from A.F.F.continues. In an effort to maintain contact with some friends I have made there, I now find myself with blogs on four different sites, counting this one and my own. For me, two is plenty - my own and that one. So far the other two have just been mirrors for this, but I am beginning to rethink that approach. One of the departing groups in particular seems to typically chat and exchange things of a nature that really doesn't warrant an adult content warning; indeed, they could easily post anywhere - they just happened to meet there. The other, while more adult-themed, still is not oriented to blogging as supplemental hook-up opportunities. Inasmuch as they are both making the break from A.F.F., is there any reason that I should drag it along with me? Do I want / need a third? I'll figure something out - trust the process, as we say.
I see that my rooster pic from yesterday still has not appeared. No real surprise. A shame, too - that was a fine looking Rhode Island Red, and will probably make somebody a wonderful Sunday dinner some day :D As I mentioned there, their criteria for photo censorship leave me bewildered - people engaged in acts of unspeakable depravity are fine, but a simple barnyard animal is taboo? In what universe does that make any sense at all?
On the subject of photos, have you ever come across profile pics of what appears to be a good / great body, only to find out it is topped by a face that only a mother could love? It seems all too common at A.F.F. - makes me think that privacy is not the real reason most pics are cropped at the neck :D However, I am compelled to report that during an email exchange with a blog buddy there, she unexpectedly sent a face pic; opening it, I was stunned to find that she is, in fact, drop-dead gorgeous. I am very fortunate that all of my friends there are head-turners, in addition to being witty and personable ;) but this one actually made me stop and stare. Almost made me embarrassed to send one of my own back - lol.
Wishing a happy and wonderful Easter weekend to all :)
The exodus from A.F.F.continues. In an effort to maintain contact with some friends I have made there, I now find myself with blogs on four different sites, counting this one and my own. For me, two is plenty - my own and that one. So far the other two have just been mirrors for this, but I am beginning to rethink that approach. One of the departing groups in particular seems to typically chat and exchange things of a nature that really doesn't warrant an adult content warning; indeed, they could easily post anywhere - they just happened to meet there. The other, while more adult-themed, still is not oriented to blogging as supplemental hook-up opportunities. Inasmuch as they are both making the break from A.F.F., is there any reason that I should drag it along with me? Do I want / need a third? I'll figure something out - trust the process, as we say.
I see that my rooster pic from yesterday still has not appeared. No real surprise. A shame, too - that was a fine looking Rhode Island Red, and will probably make somebody a wonderful Sunday dinner some day :D As I mentioned there, their criteria for photo censorship leave me bewildered - people engaged in acts of unspeakable depravity are fine, but a simple barnyard animal is taboo? In what universe does that make any sense at all?
On the subject of photos, have you ever come across profile pics of what appears to be a good / great body, only to find out it is topped by a face that only a mother could love? It seems all too common at A.F.F. - makes me think that privacy is not the real reason most pics are cropped at the neck :D However, I am compelled to report that during an email exchange with a blog buddy there, she unexpectedly sent a face pic; opening it, I was stunned to find that she is, in fact, drop-dead gorgeous. I am very fortunate that all of my friends there are head-turners, in addition to being witty and personable ;) but this one actually made me stop and stare. Almost made me embarrassed to send one of my own back - lol.
Wishing a happy and wonderful Easter weekend to all :)
Thursday, April 1, 2010
A Wild Hare
Morning earworm: Back in NYC, Genesis. It eventually segued into Hairless Heart, just like on the album.
Gorgeous weather abounds. Even got a bit of naked hammock time in yesterday, partly just to be able to say I've done it in March - lol. Current prediction is that we'll be in the 80°s for the next few days. Sweet.
So, another April Fool's Day is upon us. Everyone run down to BK and get your free left-handed Whopper. I will be celebrating more privately here at home, with a listen to one of my favorite cd's - Bugs Bunny on Broadway. This is not a gag - google it or check it out on amazon. Those of sufficient age or interest in the history of animation are aware that those old Looney Tune cartoons we grew up with on Saturday morning are actually much older, and were originally made for theatrical release. Somebody at Warner Bros. decided that a new generation needed to appreciate these as they were meant to be seen and heard, and conceived of this show - brand new prints made of the original films, accompanied not by the recorded music but by a live orchestra, playing from Carl Stalling's original scores. Even just having the audio, this is epic. Stalling was an unheralded genius, and hearing his work in full glorious digital stereo reveals the depth of his brilliance as never before. And it is still hysterically funny, too - Kill the Wab-bit, kill the wab-bit ... =))
Gorgeous weather abounds. Even got a bit of naked hammock time in yesterday, partly just to be able to say I've done it in March - lol. Current prediction is that we'll be in the 80°s for the next few days. Sweet.
So, another April Fool's Day is upon us. Everyone run down to BK and get your free left-handed Whopper. I will be celebrating more privately here at home, with a listen to one of my favorite cd's - Bugs Bunny on Broadway. This is not a gag - google it or check it out on amazon. Those of sufficient age or interest in the history of animation are aware that those old Looney Tune cartoons we grew up with on Saturday morning are actually much older, and were originally made for theatrical release. Somebody at Warner Bros. decided that a new generation needed to appreciate these as they were meant to be seen and heard, and conceived of this show - brand new prints made of the original films, accompanied not by the recorded music but by a live orchestra, playing from Carl Stalling's original scores. Even just having the audio, this is epic. Stalling was an unheralded genius, and hearing his work in full glorious digital stereo reveals the depth of his brilliance as never before. And it is still hysterically funny, too - Kill the Wab-bit, kill the wab-bit ... =))
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Reviewing / Woolgathering
Morning earworm: Subdivisions, Rush.
The brain does not seem to be firing on all cylinders. A number of small but telling gaffs in the kitchen yesterday and this morning, which is unusual. It began with a batch of hummus, where I forgot to add the lemon juice - still good, but a bit dry. Shortly thereafter, while gathering components for dinner, I noticed that the package of prosciutto I had thawed was in fact Smithfield ham. So much for attention. Luckily, it worked just as well in the recipe - grilled paninis with ham, fresh mozzarella and royal fig jam. Finally, I remembered to take a venison loin out of the freezer last night to thaw for tonight's repast, only to be reminded by my wife that it has to marinate overnight. So, great dinner planned for tomorrow. Tonight? I'll think of something.
Spending considerable time on line today. The participants from the Course last week have returned, some of them even with their luggage, and blogs are being back-posted of the experience. There is a lot of ground to cover there. My Teacher's blog tends to run a week or two behind, so I still have that to look forward to as well.
Had another chat this morning with the network friend preparing for a major shift at home. This invariably dredges up memories of my own final days with the ex. I am pleased to observe that finally, twenty years after the fact, there is very little acrimony generated by these recollections. It was a difficult and painful time, to be sure, but it seems that the scars have finally healed. Hopefully this will make it easier to access that period of my life, that others may profit from my experience and mistakes.
On the subject of anniversaries (we were, really) - I note in passing that I rolled over two years here on A.F.F. over the weekend. While I remain among the vast majority who has never gotten laid here, it has been an educational and worthwhile experience, in ways A.F.F. probably never intended. It has been a journey of self-discovery more than self-indulgence, and against all odds may well have been a positive contribution to my marriage. My humble thanks to all whom I have the privilege to call Friends here :D
The brain does not seem to be firing on all cylinders. A number of small but telling gaffs in the kitchen yesterday and this morning, which is unusual. It began with a batch of hummus, where I forgot to add the lemon juice - still good, but a bit dry. Shortly thereafter, while gathering components for dinner, I noticed that the package of prosciutto I had thawed was in fact Smithfield ham. So much for attention. Luckily, it worked just as well in the recipe - grilled paninis with ham, fresh mozzarella and royal fig jam. Finally, I remembered to take a venison loin out of the freezer last night to thaw for tonight's repast, only to be reminded by my wife that it has to marinate overnight. So, great dinner planned for tomorrow. Tonight? I'll think of something.
Spending considerable time on line today. The participants from the Course last week have returned, some of them even with their luggage, and blogs are being back-posted of the experience. There is a lot of ground to cover there. My Teacher's blog tends to run a week or two behind, so I still have that to look forward to as well.
Had another chat this morning with the network friend preparing for a major shift at home. This invariably dredges up memories of my own final days with the ex. I am pleased to observe that finally, twenty years after the fact, there is very little acrimony generated by these recollections. It was a difficult and painful time, to be sure, but it seems that the scars have finally healed. Hopefully this will make it easier to access that period of my life, that others may profit from my experience and mistakes.
On the subject of anniversaries (we were, really) - I note in passing that I rolled over two years here on A.F.F. over the weekend. While I remain among the vast majority who has never gotten laid here, it has been an educational and worthwhile experience, in ways A.F.F. probably never intended. It has been a journey of self-discovery more than self-indulgence, and against all odds may well have been a positive contribution to my marriage. My humble thanks to all whom I have the privilege to call Friends here :D
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Computers
Morning earworm: Tiny Dancer, Elton John. Don't ask - I have no control over this. A though flew by yesterday, following a comment that readers don't know many (if any) of these songs or artists. I might have to make a mix disc of some of these tracks, just for laughs.
So far, beyond sitting and breakfast, the entire morning has gone to waste, locked in battle with a pair of stoopid f&%# computers. All I want to do is print out a couple of pages of a .pdf file. What could be simpler? Cutting down the largest tree in the forest with a herring, for starters.
I had not net installed the printer on the laptop since the Great Reboot, so I went to do so. Two tries, two fails. It has worked fine for a couple of years, but now it won't even install. Fine - I'll just do it on the StudioBeast downstairs. Sounds good in theory, except for the part that the StudioBeast doesn't seem to have Adobe Reader installed. So, I go to download that. Three tries, each ending in an aborted download and crash. Frustration mounts. I can see right where my day is going ... weren't computers supposed to make our lives easier?
On the bright side - literally - it looks like the projected rains for the day may not happen, and we are supposed to be up to 85°F by the weekend, which I have off. The hammock beckons :D
So far, beyond sitting and breakfast, the entire morning has gone to waste, locked in battle with a pair of stoopid f&%# computers. All I want to do is print out a couple of pages of a .pdf file. What could be simpler? Cutting down the largest tree in the forest with a herring, for starters.
I had not net installed the printer on the laptop since the Great Reboot, so I went to do so. Two tries, two fails. It has worked fine for a couple of years, but now it won't even install. Fine - I'll just do it on the StudioBeast downstairs. Sounds good in theory, except for the part that the StudioBeast doesn't seem to have Adobe Reader installed. So, I go to download that. Three tries, each ending in an aborted download and crash. Frustration mounts. I can see right where my day is going ... weren't computers supposed to make our lives easier?
On the bright side - literally - it looks like the projected rains for the day may not happen, and we are supposed to be up to 85°F by the weekend, which I have off. The hammock beckons :D
Monday, March 29, 2010
Next
Morning earworm: Money, Pink Floyd. Ah, the classics ...
Things are pretty quiet so far today. Had a brief chat with a friend who is in a transition period of her own. Not sure I did anything other than take her mind off it for a few minutes, but even that is probably of some help. Finished catching up on weekend blogs between last night and this morning. The weather is currently crap, but we are told it will be in the 80°s later this week - sounds like a good time for a little road trip. Who's up for lunch?
For that matter, what's for dinner tonight? I don't have a clue yet. I still have a ton of groceries from last week, as we ended up eating out more than expected. Maybe that barbecued tempeh dish. Ironic, as the vegetarian week is over, but what the heck - it's still good stuff. And the bacon at breakfast was thoroughly enjoyed :D I need to make bread today, too. Good thing it's still early.
Things are pretty quiet so far today. Had a brief chat with a friend who is in a transition period of her own. Not sure I did anything other than take her mind off it for a few minutes, but even that is probably of some help. Finished catching up on weekend blogs between last night and this morning. The weather is currently crap, but we are told it will be in the 80°s later this week - sounds like a good time for a little road trip. Who's up for lunch?
For that matter, what's for dinner tonight? I don't have a clue yet. I still have a ton of groceries from last week, as we ended up eating out more than expected. Maybe that barbecued tempeh dish. Ironic, as the vegetarian week is over, but what the heck - it's still good stuff. And the bacon at breakfast was thoroughly enjoyed :D I need to make bread today, too. Good thing it's still early.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Completion
Morning earworm: Gravity Eyelids, Porcupine Tree. Makes you want to just stay in bed and listen to it. So I did. :D
Pausing now to reflect on the last week. The Course has ended, probably some five or six hours ago in real time; I declared my own participation complete at 21:46. There were a number of things I had hoped to accomplish during this time, and not all of them happened. We learn from this, too. What I do have is a better understanding of how the Work, and my Craft, fit into everyday life, and the adjustments each has to make to accommodate the other. My studio space is functionally up and running, and my practice now has a clarity of purpose and direction that was previously missing. As I revisit my aim for the Course, I find it was met, yet not quite how I expected. Nothing new there - lol. So, onward - tomorrow is a new beginning, and the future awaits. May I be open and available to it.
Pausing now to reflect on the last week. The Course has ended, probably some five or six hours ago in real time; I declared my own participation complete at 21:46. There were a number of things I had hoped to accomplish during this time, and not all of them happened. We learn from this, too. What I do have is a better understanding of how the Work, and my Craft, fit into everyday life, and the adjustments each has to make to accommodate the other. My studio space is functionally up and running, and my practice now has a clarity of purpose and direction that was previously missing. As I revisit my aim for the Course, I find it was met, yet not quite how I expected. Nothing new there - lol. So, onward - tomorrow is a new beginning, and the future awaits. May I be open and available to it.
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