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. 😉

I was so happy to return home and hit the beach again. The sea is where I go to soothe my soul. I know the sense of calm is produced by the negative ions released from the crashing waves but there is still something mystical about it.

I love this song as it captures that feeling pretty darn well (and it works whether you believe in the big G or little g).

“When I go down and sink my feet in the water,

And I soak up that sun and I watch it set,

Yeah, I can feel the power of the saltwater gospel,

I’m as close to God as I can get…”

To say that this year has been incredibly challenging thus far, is an understatement. And the hits just keep on rolling.

My friends in Oregon had to evacuate yesterday, chased out of their homes on the (normally damp) Central Oregon Coast by the Echo Mountain Fire Complex. Other friends are on alert and ready to go if necessary. Here’s hoping they all stay safe and that the damage is minimal.

Though Willie and Merle recorded this song five years ago, it seems even more appropriate now. With only a few months left, I shudder to contemplate what 2020 has left in store for us.

“Well, it’s all going to pot
Whether we like it or not
The best I can tell
The world’s gone to hell
And we’re sure gonna miss it a lot”