Those pictures!Those pants!That unfiltered view into a creative person's psyche!Thanks for all that,and,what?43 years of great music,give or take.(Not to mention some of the coolest bass riffs outside of Andy Taylor).Getting older is having a free pass to say pretty much anything.Within reason.Rock on.Roll,too....
"TSURIS-NAKHES" (Sooriss-Nakkiss) seems like a fitting word for what you're going through now.
I've experienced it personally and it basically means "Troubles and grief, combined with joy satisfaction, peace, and pride" .. . All at the same time.
For example, you're coming from a loved one's funeral and you're sad about that, but then in the afternoon you attend your child's basketball game or recital and take great pride, and joy in their accomplishments, which gives you a sense of fulfillment and the strength to go on.
Watching the game and your child's play, your thoughts of your friend turn to fond memories and love instead of blind grief...
Hope this helps.
( Hebrew/Yiddish Expression in case you were wondering )
Great Lenny Kravitz story. An acquaintance in NJ, Freddy, helps Lenny buy guitars. Waiting for YOU to tour the USA. My sibling played the snare next to Clem in the Bayonne drum and bugle store days. My Dad's circa 1966-67 polaroid photo of them marching in a parade together was used in Clem's BBC documentary.
I’ve had constant, pretty horrific thoughts ever since I can remember. it IS exhausting and really, *really* hard to fight~ but also worth it. <3 keep those adventures up! I love to read about them!!
The compulsion to sabotage- that's familiar, one of those absurd fears that sits on your chest like a heart attack. The anxiety produced by a certainty that, all objective evidence to the contrary, we can't cope and don't deserve to, and so will quite unintentionally but inevitably trash ourselves and our work and not know we've done it until it's done- this is a scenario on a par with The Third Policeman. At least I think that's what prompts it, I'm not a brain scientist. But it's exhausting.
I am heartened to hear about the protests in Hungary and Georgia, and only hope that sprit overtakes the continent. We here are doing it right so far, but not nearly in the numbers yet that we see in Europe. I am praying another 20 year old doesn't take a shot at anyone, as we saw how well that worked out for Austria and the rest of us in 1914. (I am leaving the poor, lethal theater of last July out of this). The last century is also exhausting to contemplate, even if we lived only the last half of it. If you get back to Austria, Salzburg is nice.
It's Monday and it's pouring and pitch dark and time to go to work. Stay safe, especially traveling back and forth, and we will try to keep the lights on here for you.
Kathy's writing is always a source of enjoyment to me, (as well as her music of course), but Her disclosure regarding her "traffic cone Friend" brought back some old memories for me.
When I was young.... (grade school age) I made a Hard
Boiled egg, painted a face on it and called him "Mr. Friendly". I kept him in the refrigerator and he was my little friend that I could take out and talk to every so often regarding Kid Stuff and whatever problems I was having. He was a good listener.
My mom was an alcoholic, and was frequently passed out, or "not there" so he was my little friend that I had around the house to talk to and play with since I was really too young to go out and go wherever I wanted when I wanted.
I eventually grew out of my relationship with Mr. Friendly
around the age of 27. (just kidding, I was still in single digits). Had a funeral for him and into the trash can he went.....so sad 😔
Hearing Kathy's recollection of the traffic cone reminded me that sometimes it would be nice to have had a parent that was a little more attentive and attuned to their child's needs. But we get what we get.
Anyway, I feel better finally letting this embarrassing news out after so many years. 😅
I'm guessing that some of you reading this also had "little friends" ... would love to hear about them someday....
Loved reading this one. Thanks for the history lesson (like a HCR post) and photos (made me think of The Brutalist which I enjoyed), but also the update and glimpse at your musical performances and insider history (Lenny meets Craig story and video is wonderful). The personal insight of the work you are doing as an opener with Glen and the live jam sessions with band at end of show is great for us music fans (and musicians). Finally, the weird human stuff brings it all together. If the irrationally feared non-filtered outbursts happens to you, it would more likely be interesting thoughts that would boggle rather than offend the minds of those present. Peace.
Thank you KV for another enlightening quip from your life's adventures. Fear is natural. Everyone has them. Hopefully, we learn to deal and manage them! If not, we may need a little help. Thanx again. I look forward to your next chapter.
Another awesome read. ❤️ Thank You for sharing this part of your life. Life is scary especially now and reading your posts make it somehow comforting. Just ordered a copy of the new "I love you more" single vinyl record 🥰 My Mom had her eye surgery and was successful. Excited to catch the Go-Go's in Vegas this May! Please play beneath the blue sky if you can fit it in. For sure can't stop the world!! My favorite Go-Go's song ❤️ -Renel
I’m coming off a 5-city tour of Scandinavia following Sturgill Simpson. Have to say, the timing of your Vienna story strikes close to home as I think of the U.S. relations with these countries so close to Russia (Tallinn, Estonia is a mere 230 miles from St. Petersburg).
My friend who works for the Swedish ministry and is in charge of budgeting for Ukraine non-military aid says WW3 is underway. It seems everyone is simply holding their breath to see if Americans will be democratic allies or Russian allies. There is no in between. I do hope we end up on the right side of history this time around.
Wow! Talk about coincidences! I visited Vienna just this past summer. I think I even took the same tour of the imperial residences that you did. For me, it was the fortieth anniversary of my last visit. The older, more touristy part of town has not change that much. Since I wanted to make a pilgrimage to visit Mozart and Beethoven's final resting places, I had to take public transport since the cemeteries were far from the city center. Now THAT has changed since my last visit. Smooth tram ride to and from. Public transportation is so convenient and good for the environment. (Hey, USA, take note.) Enjoyed my visit and wish to come again...you are lucky to be only a two-hour flight away. The food, of course, was diverse and so tasty. Speaking of eating, my last night there I repeated what now can be called my ritual: I had a slice of an original Sacher Torte at the Hotel Sacher for dessert. If you missed this one, next time you visit...
I concur with your observations about history. Whenever one travels it is easy to forget the dark side of history when looking at the cultural highlights on display. (I don't think you meant it, but just in case, the Archduke was assassinated in Sarajevo.) For me, it makes traveling that much more compelling--to recall all of what happened.
Congratulations on receiving props from Mr. Ross. You certainly have earned it.
Question: will Mr. Matlock be bringing his tour to America? It sounds like it would be a blast.
Thanks also for sharing your concerns about advanced aging. I appreciate your sharing of your worries, regardless of how idiosyncratic they appear to be. We all have our strangeness, but you are brave enough to talk about it in public. Thanks again.
Hi Bradford, Yes, my sentence was worded badly, I shouldn't have said ALL of that happened in Vienna! thanks for pointing it out. Glen has played in America with US based musicians, this is how we met--he invited me to be a guest at his Roxy show in May 2023. But I think it's cost prohibitive to take the UK guys over. Too bad! thank you for readig and commenting!
By the way, Sarajevo is also a great city to visit. Besides the WWI museum situated on that infamous corner, there is so much else to see. An interesting blending of Christian and Islamic-based cultures in a valley with a river running through it. Scenic as well as as culturally interesting. In fact, when I was there, they had a street exhibition about John Lennon.
Those pictures!Those pants!That unfiltered view into a creative person's psyche!Thanks for all that,and,what?43 years of great music,give or take.(Not to mention some of the coolest bass riffs outside of Andy Taylor).Getting older is having a free pass to say pretty much anything.Within reason.Rock on.Roll,too....
"TSURIS-NAKHES" (Sooriss-Nakkiss) seems like a fitting word for what you're going through now.
I've experienced it personally and it basically means "Troubles and grief, combined with joy satisfaction, peace, and pride" .. . All at the same time.
For example, you're coming from a loved one's funeral and you're sad about that, but then in the afternoon you attend your child's basketball game or recital and take great pride, and joy in their accomplishments, which gives you a sense of fulfillment and the strength to go on.
Watching the game and your child's play, your thoughts of your friend turn to fond memories and love instead of blind grief...
Hope this helps.
( Hebrew/Yiddish Expression in case you were wondering )
Looks like a great show! Thanks for sharing your adventures and travels. 🎸🤘
Craig’s mom was my office manager WAY back in the days of yore.
Great Lenny Kravitz story. An acquaintance in NJ, Freddy, helps Lenny buy guitars. Waiting for YOU to tour the USA. My sibling played the snare next to Clem in the Bayonne drum and bugle store days. My Dad's circa 1966-67 polaroid photo of them marching in a parade together was used in Clem's BBC documentary.
Loved this!
I’ve had constant, pretty horrific thoughts ever since I can remember. it IS exhausting and really, *really* hard to fight~ but also worth it. <3 keep those adventures up! I love to read about them!!
The compulsion to sabotage- that's familiar, one of those absurd fears that sits on your chest like a heart attack. The anxiety produced by a certainty that, all objective evidence to the contrary, we can't cope and don't deserve to, and so will quite unintentionally but inevitably trash ourselves and our work and not know we've done it until it's done- this is a scenario on a par with The Third Policeman. At least I think that's what prompts it, I'm not a brain scientist. But it's exhausting.
I am heartened to hear about the protests in Hungary and Georgia, and only hope that sprit overtakes the continent. We here are doing it right so far, but not nearly in the numbers yet that we see in Europe. I am praying another 20 year old doesn't take a shot at anyone, as we saw how well that worked out for Austria and the rest of us in 1914. (I am leaving the poor, lethal theater of last July out of this). The last century is also exhausting to contemplate, even if we lived only the last half of it. If you get back to Austria, Salzburg is nice.
It's Monday and it's pouring and pitch dark and time to go to work. Stay safe, especially traveling back and forth, and we will try to keep the lights on here for you.
Thanks
That clip with Lenny, priceless!
Thanks for the documentary rec!
Kathy's writing is always a source of enjoyment to me, (as well as her music of course), but Her disclosure regarding her "traffic cone Friend" brought back some old memories for me.
When I was young.... (grade school age) I made a Hard
Boiled egg, painted a face on it and called him "Mr. Friendly". I kept him in the refrigerator and he was my little friend that I could take out and talk to every so often regarding Kid Stuff and whatever problems I was having. He was a good listener.
My mom was an alcoholic, and was frequently passed out, or "not there" so he was my little friend that I had around the house to talk to and play with since I was really too young to go out and go wherever I wanted when I wanted.
I eventually grew out of my relationship with Mr. Friendly
around the age of 27. (just kidding, I was still in single digits). Had a funeral for him and into the trash can he went.....so sad 😔
Hearing Kathy's recollection of the traffic cone reminded me that sometimes it would be nice to have had a parent that was a little more attentive and attuned to their child's needs. But we get what we get.
Anyway, I feel better finally letting this embarrassing news out after so many years. 😅
I'm guessing that some of you reading this also had "little friends" ... would love to hear about them someday....
Loved reading this one. Thanks for the history lesson (like a HCR post) and photos (made me think of The Brutalist which I enjoyed), but also the update and glimpse at your musical performances and insider history (Lenny meets Craig story and video is wonderful). The personal insight of the work you are doing as an opener with Glen and the live jam sessions with band at end of show is great for us music fans (and musicians). Finally, the weird human stuff brings it all together. If the irrationally feared non-filtered outbursts happens to you, it would more likely be interesting thoughts that would boggle rather than offend the minds of those present. Peace.
Thank you KV for another enlightening quip from your life's adventures. Fear is natural. Everyone has them. Hopefully, we learn to deal and manage them! If not, we may need a little help. Thanx again. I look forward to your next chapter.
🌹✌🏼💞😎
Another awesome read. ❤️ Thank You for sharing this part of your life. Life is scary especially now and reading your posts make it somehow comforting. Just ordered a copy of the new "I love you more" single vinyl record 🥰 My Mom had her eye surgery and was successful. Excited to catch the Go-Go's in Vegas this May! Please play beneath the blue sky if you can fit it in. For sure can't stop the world!! My favorite Go-Go's song ❤️ -Renel
Ohh, and I would still read what ever ramblings come out ☺️
you are so kind Renel! THank you so much
I’m coming off a 5-city tour of Scandinavia following Sturgill Simpson. Have to say, the timing of your Vienna story strikes close to home as I think of the U.S. relations with these countries so close to Russia (Tallinn, Estonia is a mere 230 miles from St. Petersburg).
My friend who works for the Swedish ministry and is in charge of budgeting for Ukraine non-military aid says WW3 is underway. It seems everyone is simply holding their breath to see if Americans will be democratic allies or Russian allies. There is no in between. I do hope we end up on the right side of history this time around.
THanks THea,
Anyone who isn't freaked out isn't paying attention. A war of this scale would be catastrophic. Enjoy every day.
Every single day. 🙏🏻
Hello Kathy,
Wow! Talk about coincidences! I visited Vienna just this past summer. I think I even took the same tour of the imperial residences that you did. For me, it was the fortieth anniversary of my last visit. The older, more touristy part of town has not change that much. Since I wanted to make a pilgrimage to visit Mozart and Beethoven's final resting places, I had to take public transport since the cemeteries were far from the city center. Now THAT has changed since my last visit. Smooth tram ride to and from. Public transportation is so convenient and good for the environment. (Hey, USA, take note.) Enjoyed my visit and wish to come again...you are lucky to be only a two-hour flight away. The food, of course, was diverse and so tasty. Speaking of eating, my last night there I repeated what now can be called my ritual: I had a slice of an original Sacher Torte at the Hotel Sacher for dessert. If you missed this one, next time you visit...
I concur with your observations about history. Whenever one travels it is easy to forget the dark side of history when looking at the cultural highlights on display. (I don't think you meant it, but just in case, the Archduke was assassinated in Sarajevo.) For me, it makes traveling that much more compelling--to recall all of what happened.
Congratulations on receiving props from Mr. Ross. You certainly have earned it.
Question: will Mr. Matlock be bringing his tour to America? It sounds like it would be a blast.
Thanks also for sharing your concerns about advanced aging. I appreciate your sharing of your worries, regardless of how idiosyncratic they appear to be. We all have our strangeness, but you are brave enough to talk about it in public. Thanks again.
Looking forward to your next post...
Hi Bradford, Yes, my sentence was worded badly, I shouldn't have said ALL of that happened in Vienna! thanks for pointing it out. Glen has played in America with US based musicians, this is how we met--he invited me to be a guest at his Roxy show in May 2023. But I think it's cost prohibitive to take the UK guys over. Too bad! thank you for readig and commenting!
By the way, Sarajevo is also a great city to visit. Besides the WWI museum situated on that infamous corner, there is so much else to see. An interesting blending of Christian and Islamic-based cultures in a valley with a river running through it. Scenic as well as as culturally interesting. In fact, when I was there, they had a street exhibition about John Lennon.