I often listen to music (with earphones) while out walking the beach. Last night while watching the sun drop away this song came on and I haven’t been able to get it out of my head. I like the musicality of it (the 1990s sound, with harmonies reminiscent of the Beach Boys) but it’s the lyrics that really resonate with me:

He said hear me nice and loud
Have you ever looked at a cloud
that stopped you in your tracks and left you wondering
The answers not in you or the thing that people do. 

So do it quick and oh do it fast 
cause you just don’t know which day is your last

He says
Sing for Joy
sing for Love 
Sing for everybody
cause we’ve all been through enough

Lately, I’ve been grooving to “Nice Things”, a song by Hayes Carll, so I thought I’d share it with you. It’s a catchy number (though the lyrics sting a bit). I’m not usually a big fan of music videos but this one is pretty creative. Enjoy!

I’ve loved John Prine’s music since Crazy Dave (another story for another time) introduced me to him back in college (over twenty years ago).

Sadly, John passed away in March 2020 shortly after this was filmed. We lost a country folk music legend, but he left behind his incredible catalog for us to enjoy. Like this song says, “How lucky can one man get?”

Some days, I just need to disconnect and relax. The beach on Manasota Key is my favorite place to unwind. Can you blame me, look at that view!

This song was part of my soundtrack today.

I haven’t got a clue how this photo happened, I’m just glad it did. Made me think of that Rolling Stones song, She’s a Rainbow.

“She’s like a rainbow
Coming, colors in the air
Oh, everywhere
She comes in colors”

Note, I know there isn’t any way for me to tell if the bird above is male or female, just exercising a little poetic license.

During my college years, there was a station in Tucson that played silly songs from previous decades on a certain night of the week. That station is long gone but I still remember some of those ridiculous ditties.

As you may have noticed, I am fond of word play. I find it rather titillating (in the non-erotic sense of the word – sheesh, people).

Since I live by the water I thought I’d share this modern sea shanty. It is just teeming with eye-rolling innuendos and, in my humble opinion, everyone needs to hear this at least once.

Move over, Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer, there’s a new irreverent tune in town. This little ditty makes me think of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (because, of course, my family is entirely normal 🙄).

I think I must disagree though, since 2020 is sure to be the strangest Christmas yet. Regardless, thanks for the laugh, Steve!

Well, it’s that time of year. I’ll be honest, there’s not much on my list. I’m fortunate to have the love and support of family and good friends, my health, and a cozy place to call home (bonus that it’s in a tropical locale).

Oh wait, I do have one wish, that all of you have a wonderful holiday season filled with love!

“All I want for Christmas is a real good tan
Take me to the Islands, put my feet in the sand
Rockin’ to and fro with the rhythm of the ocean
Singin’ Silent Night with the palm trees ablowin’Ooh, don’t you think it’s a pretty good plan?
All I want for Christmas is a real good tan”

And yes, I do have a pretty good tan. 😉