You Heard Me!

From this...                                                          ...to this! and he  deserve s every bit of it ...but that "Wall of Sound" by the Ronettes will live forever!!!     My sister Ericka and I had similar pairs of those "go-go boots" and I know we thought we looked pretty "boss" in them!  Never could get my flat hair to poof-up like that though...

The Sunflower-William Blake "Ah, Sunflower, weary of time, Who countest the steps of the sun; Seeking after that sweet golden clime, Where the traveller's journal done; Where the youth pined away with desire, And the pale virgin shrouded in snow, Arise from their graves, and aspire Where my Sunflower wishes to go!" Helene Grimaud B ach:  Chaconne in D minor, 1st movement

Here's another film that my son, Michael, crafted for a class assignment. He chose a location/setting that is close to his heart; his Grandfather's ranch, in Clearlake, CA. I think my father would have enjoyed seeing this very much.

Big Mama Thorton belts it out like a good Mama should! Buddy Guy on guitar (1965).

I got such a kick out this film-short that my son, Michael made for one of his film classes at San Francisco State University.  After living with a few clueless slobs, he finally gets it!

A couple of month's ago, I discovered Ollie playing violin and guitar with his awesome Volvo tractor.  Many of you may recall taking music lessons and using the oppressive metronome.  The metronome, for those who've never heard of one, helps a musician to practice and keep time. This often leaves little room for overt expression, however, it comforts those whose cultures (like mine) demand adherence to precise time-keeping and offers assurance by its restraints.  Ollie, who is of the Swedish persuasion, has an Osh B'Gosh® ability to play synchronized duets with his farm equipment.  Please... to listen to... the fantastic Mr. Ollie all the way through his video. He starts cookin' after the second set and finishes with a pulsating flourish! I may get my husband to restore our Cat DII so that I can have someone to play with!

I love trees just like the next guy. Rocks too. But seriously, what the f**k is wrong with these people? I see....pampered, egocentric and disturbed individuals; products of an over-indulged and egocentric society . Do these guys think they'll get laid if they cry lke a little girl? Do these women think they'll "hook-up" with one of these drum-beating wimps by shrieking like hysterical banshees? Odds are pretty good they will. Hey, if you think I'm intolerant and harsh, it's my blog, my rant and my politically incorrect opinion.  So there! *I apologize to my readers for using the F-word, however, as I often told my kids, use that word parsimoniously, as not to minimize its profundity. Again, I am a lover of trees, nature and I'm a vigilant recycler. These Earth First PETA types are unhinged loonies! Have a nice day.