Category Archives: Music
In Home Entertainment
I have two entertainment budgets. One pays for concerts, plays, festivals and dining out. The other pays for Internet, cable TV, Netflix and Spotify. When money gets tight, the first category is easy to cut. Just stay home! But the
In Home Entertainment
I have two entertainment budgets. One pays for concerts, plays, festivals and dining out. The other pays for Internet, cable TV, Netflix and Spotify. When money gets tight, the first category is easy to cut. Just stay home! But the
What I Liked About October
Everything. The End! If you like a few grumbles, though, here they are: Very bad month for fitness – even worse than September. Skating has started up again and I haven’t had/made time to go to the rink yet. Was
What I Liked About October
Everything. The End! If you like a few grumbles, though, here they are: Very bad month for fitness – even worse than September. Skating has started up again and I haven’t had/made time to go to the rink yet. Was
NYC Reverie
I am seeking advice! In October, my spouse and I will be visiting New York City for the first time. We think we can afford to stay 5 nights/5 days. This is a planned treat for myself for having experienced
NYC Reverie
I am seeking advice! In October, my spouse and I will be visiting New York City for the first time. We think we can afford to stay 5 nights/5 days. This is a planned treat for myself for having experienced
What Do You Bond Over?
I am currently reading Rob Sheffield’s latest book, Turn Around Bright Eyes: the Rituals of Love and Karaoke. Mr. Sheffield’s two true loves are music and women. This is his third best-selling memoir on the same two subjects, and I
What Do You Bond Over?
I am currently reading Rob Sheffield’s latest book, Turn Around Bright Eyes: the Rituals of Love and Karaoke. Mr. Sheffield’s two true loves are music and women. This is his third best-selling memoir on the same two subjects, and I
12 Months of Celebration – Month 10 – October
I always look forward to October because of the gorgeous cool, sunny weather; the colourful trees and crisp leaves; Thanksgiving dinner; and… my birthday. If you tuned in earlier this month you will know that I celebrated my 50th. Yep,
12 Months of Celebration – Month 10 – October
I always look forward to October because of the gorgeous cool, sunny weather; the colourful trees and crisp leaves; Thanksgiving dinner; and… my birthday. If you tuned in earlier this month you will know that I celebrated my 50th. Yep,
Say What?!
Four years ago I became concerned about my hearing. I would be making dinner and Rom or Link would be trying to carry on a conversation with me from the adjoining room. I couldn’t hear them well enough to reply
Say What?!
Four years ago I became concerned about my hearing. I would be making dinner and Rom or Link would be trying to carry on a conversation with me from the adjoining room. I couldn’t hear them well enough to reply
Outdoor Concert Checklist
What is summer without outdoor rock shows? You can just show up and mosh, or if you’re like me…prepare well! The last outdoor festival I went to (which wasn’t an overnight camping weekend) had this rules list: No coolers, chairs
Outdoor Concert Checklist
What is summer without outdoor rock shows? You can just show up and mosh, or if you’re like me…prepare well! The last outdoor festival I went to (which wasn’t an overnight camping weekend) had this rules list: No coolers, chairs
Desert Island Discs
One game we music snobs fans like to play is Desert Island Discs. Amusingly, I thought Greil Marcus made this up in his 1978 book Stranded, but of course, it has been a BBC radio show since 1942 – I
Desert Island Discs
One game we music snobs fans like to play is Desert Island Discs. Amusingly, I thought Greil Marcus made this up in his 1978 book Stranded, but of course, it has been a BBC radio show since 1942 – I
How I Do Music
I’m not a musician but I’m a dedicated music fan. It has been important to me all my life, and it’s something I spend a lot of time, energy and money on.I started buying records (aka “vinyl”) when I was
How I Do Music
I’m not a musician but I’m a dedicated music fan. It has been important to me all my life, and it’s something I spend a lot of time, energy and money on.I started buying records (aka “vinyl”) when I was
12 Months of Celebration – Month 6 – June
I delayed writing this because I am not in a celebratory mood. Over the weekend, one of our two cats escaped from the house and hasn’t been seen since. We are so sad to be missing our lovely Luna! It
12 Months of Celebration – Month 6 – June
I delayed writing this because I am not in a celebratory mood. Over the weekend, one of our two cats escaped from the house and hasn’t been seen since. We are so sad to be missing our lovely Luna! It
An Exacting Life 