http://www.pandora.com/artist/the-beach-boys/shut-down-vol-2-mono-and-stereo-remaster/dont-worry-baby-mono/TRVvf2v4cn92wzk The Beach Boys always caught a lot of grief – even back in the day. They were never avant-guarde enough. But ala Ricky Nelson, that kind of criticism is TOTALLY AND FOREVER UNDESERVED! Laugh if you want to, but The Beach Boys are one of my very favorite groups of all time. I loveContinue reading ““Don’t Worry Baby””
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“Be My Baby”
http://www.pandora.com/artist/the-ronettes/be-my-baby-the-very-best-of-the-ronettes/be-my-baby/TRPtmVcPX92JhZP I love this song: “Be My Baby.” The Ronettes rocked!
Men Need Duct Tape
Yes, men have to have duct tape. It is an absolute essential. Woman usually roll their eyeballs, but I ask you: where would the world be today without duct tape? Huh? Duct tape was originally an all gray sorta’ deal. However, modern-day duct tape comes in an abundance of colors and different styles. Obviously, theContinue reading “Men Need Duct Tape”
“Hurricanes Are Coming”
Wouldn’t hurt to put a few gold and/or silver coins away. Buys a little insurance – guarding against the predations of a fiat currency gone mad. National debt now stands at $22 trillion. You think the US will soon be able to retire that kind of debt? It is my considered opinion that national debtContinue reading ““Hurricanes Are Coming””
Arctic Sea Ice is 2nd Lowest (in satellite records)
“Arctic sea ice reached its annual summer minimum on September 18, 2019, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Analysis of satellite data by NSIDC and NASA showed that the extent of ice cover this year effectively tied 2007 and 2016 as the second lowest in the satellite record, whichContinue reading “Arctic Sea Ice is 2nd Lowest (in satellite records)”
“Life Is Like A Song”
Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Sam Cooke, Ben E. King, Jackie Wilson, Ray Charles => all these people (along with many others, of course) helped construct the framework for all the great soul music that followed. Old-school soul music and Motown later evolved from music originally created by some of these early people. The Drifters, OtisContinue reading ““Life Is Like A Song””
Supernatural?
I just want to re-iterate my closing suggestion to skeptics from my last post. I have urged the skeptic to read the first four chapters of the New Testament. I urge you ‘bad boys to read (possibly re-read) FOR YOURSELF what Jesus actually proclaimed. You can more effectively dispense with this odious subject entirely ifContinue reading “Supernatural?”
I Do Not Defend Religion. I Defend Jesus.
Photo courtesy of Kristanix.com I would be one of the last people on this entire planet to defend religion. In the past, so much wickedness has been perpetrated in the name of religion, that one would have to be half-daff to wave that flag. Jesus was not a religious person. He was considered irreligious inContinue reading “I Do Not Defend Religion. I Defend Jesus.”
“Then He Kissed Me”
New Breakthrough In DNA Based Storage Can Fit The Entire YouTube On A Spoon
Absolutely amazing! Data storage embedded in DNA ??! Whoa! Apparently, one of the biggest hang-ups now is trying to speed up the process of writing to artificial DNA. It’s very, very slow… takes a day to imprint MB’s of data. Wonder if we’ll ever get there? Maybe. Major, major breakthrough if it ever happens. GettingContinue reading “New Breakthrough In DNA Based Storage Can Fit The Entire YouTube On A Spoon”
ELO – Yeah, Baby!!!
http://www.pandora.com/artist/electric-light-orchestra/a-new-world-record/telephone-line/TRbdj7mndqbl3XJ Love Jeff Lynne. In my opinion, one of the greatest rock and rollers of ALL TIME! ELO music is just so sweet… so extraordinarily delicious! Can’t seem to get away from the Traveling Wilbury musicians. I can listen to those guys all day. To me, those people were the absolute apex of early rockContinue reading “ELO – Yeah, Baby!!!”
Mike Campbell: Guitarist Extraordinaire!
http://www.pandora.com/tom-petty/full-moon-fever/feel-whole-lot-better/TRdm3Jrchz6prX9 Tom Petty and Mike Campbell! As per usual, Mike Campbell is always deferential to the needs of the song. And also, as per usual, he is always ON KEY, beautifully harmonizing, and wonderfully enhancing the song. Love the man’s work!
Seek the Nearness of God
Seeking “… the nearness of God” is all to your good. Seek God while He may be found. God is nearer to you than your own spirit. He loves you with a kindness and a mercy that is unfathomable. Seek to enter God’s rest as Rabbi Schneider encourages. There is a particular time in lifeContinue reading “Seek the Nearness of God”
Two JCT Quotes
Remember: The #1 priority is… PRIORITY! {you’ll need to ponder that one for a second} Also remember: No matter where you are, there you go. Yep.
Stunning Views of the Tarantula Galaxy
Photo :: courtesy of NASA/Hubble The Tarantula galaxy. Scary sounding name, huh? I don’t see a tarantula. Rorschach-wise, I see a mad dog’s face. How ‘bout you? The video link below illustrates the unbelievably-boundless nature of our cosmos. Staggering astronomy! Truly well worth watching. Video :: courtesy of space.com https://videos.space.com/m/GgK4kYqO/see-the-tarantula-nebula-in-stunning-infrared-and-visible-views
You Gotta’ Get It Alkaline
Human body chemistry requires an alkaline environment to remain healthy. I’m not qualified to go into medical detail but (after some research and personal validation) my personal opinion is that maintaining a body chemistry tilted toward the pH-alkaline side of things is absolutely essential to all other additional health remedies that might be entertained. YourContinue reading “You Gotta’ Get It Alkaline”
Don’t Give Up!
In consideration of the just previous post (Even the Losers) allow me to elaborate a little bit concerning losers. And by the way: I don’t mean to be criticizing Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Even the Losers is a GREAT song. Love it! The point I’d like to touch on is this: some forlorn individualsContinue reading “Don’t Give Up!“
“Even The Losers”
(Super) Tom Petty and (Super) Mike Campbell!!! Oh, what a great sound Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers put down. Listen to Mike Campbell make that guitar WAIL! A wonderful and under-rated guitarist, that Mike is. Always right-on rock and roll. Mike’s usually restrained, but when allowed => he’s quite capable of launching off into outerContinue reading ““Even The Losers””
“A Better Way To Pray” – Andrew Wommack
Photo courtesy of Kristanix.com Andrew Wommack is extraordinarily gifted by God as a teacher. In supernatural fashion, this man blesses people as only God could endow. Below is a link to a great teaching by Andrew regarding “a better way to pray.” Check it out. You will be blessed. Andrew Wommack has a Bible collegeContinue reading ““A Better Way To Pray” – Andrew Wommack”
“She’s My Baby” by The Traveling Wilburys
Best electric guitar licks that I have ever heard. Absolutely as good as rock ‘n roll gets. An Irishman by the name of Garry Moore sits in with the Travelling Wilburys. This song is one of the premier rock ‘n roll songs of all time => if you’re really in the mood to rock ‘nContinue reading ““She’s My Baby” by The Traveling Wilburys”
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