A sample of some obscure – and some maybe not obscure – tunes from my strange and off-the-wall collection.
Today’s selection: Vangelis - "Glorianna" 1988
Off the album "Direct" - another of my favorite albums ... (as opposed to single cuts).
SK got talking about opera ... which led to the soundtrack of "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" in a Rolex commercial (my fault) ... which then reminded me of this cut.
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What a wonderful soul. An artist in glass-work. A devout believer in the Lord; heaven was brightened when God called her home.
Continue reading →Up on my soapbox again - No, on second thought, no I won't.
Jorge Arbaiza was killed at a Houston McDonalds with his wife and grandkids watching. Caught in a crossfire.
If you encounter a rabid animal, do not approach it and keep a safe distance. The immediate and most important action is to avoid any contact with the animal. Shooting is the first, quickest and safest option. The only weapon safe to use in populated areas is a 12 gauge shotgun, because of its low velocity. An adequate shell is a low brass target load with size 6 or smaller shot. If need be, contact local animal control or wildlife authorities for assistance in handling the situation.
RIP, Mr. Arbaiza ... and I wish your story wasn't so common.
Or so it seemed once upon a time when Bishop was a spot in the middle of nowhere after a long stretch of driving through the deserts from three directions - or coming off the mountain from the fourth.
The western end of US6 - the longest continuous numbered highway in the US; this is a gas station in Bishop, California near the junction of US6 and US395. The gas station still exists but Bishop has been "discovered" since I was last there. Seems Giggle Springs has been discovered as well; the outfit has gotten fancy and there are several of these convenience stores now - including one in Tonopah..
Why is it "discovery" always seems to ruin a place?
"Remove this president or there will be violence"
I'm guessing they're so blinded by their own light that they don't realize it's that supposedly intolerant right - those that haven't been burning, looting, and destroying in "peaceful protests" - that have the weapons and would tend to "violence" back if push came to shove.
I've not seen any way to avoid large sale guerilla action in this country for quite a while; the only surprise is it hasn't gotten fully started yet. I suppose much of that reason is the so-called "right" hasn't started pushing back yet.
Going to be an interesting show this summer ...
