Happy Friday, friends! It's also National Ice Cream Cone Day, Car Free Day (I take public transit at every opportunity, but I also think the car free movement can be unrealistic) and American Business Woman's Day. I'm observing that day by being off from work today and Monday to burn off the last of the PTO I can't carry over to TNP's next fiscal year, which starts October 1. It's supposed to rain tomorrow, Sunday, and Monday. So today I made sure to get the outdoor chores finished. I mowed ...
What I’m listening to: Tapestry
As the days become shorter I find myself listening to music that can be described as the soundtrack of my childhood. It's warm and comforting. This week I listened to Carole King's Tapestry album. I've heard many of the songs individually but I've been listening to singles-on-demand services (Amazon Music, Youtube, Spotify) for so long that I forgot how nice it was to just listen to an entire album. ...
Friday 5: Rockit
Happy Saturday! I was going to write this last night but we watched the Olympics Opening Ceremonies instead. It was amazing and the five little kids who carried the artistic storyline were adorable! This weekend I have nothing planned but a cheat day wings meal and finishing up the A pillow from HELL. I should have just bought him a Paw Patrol Valentine's box. ** Time for the Friday 5: the theme is Rockit. Let's get to it! 1. What’s your favorite instrumental hit song? Wipeout ...
TBT: Drums
Christmas, 1975 or 1976. Mickey Mouse drums, naturally. The picture is grainy, but I found this picture on eBay so we could appreciate the art in all of its 1970s Psychedelic Funk! I don't remember the drum set after this day but I spent years loving the Sit-n-Spin in the corner. Plus, you HAVE to love the red sofa! ...
