Bound for magic land.
Macchu Pichu

Bayern v. Chelsea in the Champions League Final!!!!!
A dream final for me. Still love die Bayern from my days in Munich and the boys in Blue are my new faves.
Never in a million years did I think both of them would get by the dancing, diving Spaniards.
Bayern & Chelsea Renew Rivalry

Another great one passes. As authentic as they come. Thank you Levon Helm for the gift of your music. Love, prayers and much gratitude to you and your family. Play on, brother, play on.
The Band - Up on Cripple Creek

Peeps! Wash Post annual Peep diorama contest. Dig it!

Happy Spring, everyone!!

May you enjoy the four greatest blessings:
Honest work to occupy you.
A hearty appetite to sustain you.
A good woman to love you.
And a wink from the God above.

Drunken Lullabies - Flogging Mollie

I'm only a tad Irish. About 1/16 Scots-Irish to be exact. Mostly a big, thick-headed Swede. But damn if I don't love the Murphys. Go ahead and get your Irish on.

Fare the well, Ms. Etta. Your soul an talent were a beautiful gift for the rest of us.
Be well in a place with no more pain and sorrow.
Etta James - Something's Got a Hold On Me

Going back to the roots. Maybe the best band I never saw...?
X - Johnny Hit and Run Paulene

Even if you aren't a raving lunatic soccer fan like me, you will hopefully appreciate this from American goalkeeper Tim Howard playing today for Everton in the English Premier League-
Tim Howard Scores

Strange yuletide. With the nest now empty and one of the progeny not finding his way home it was a new feeling. The passage of time seems to be stealing the warmth and cheer and ability to gather the clan together. Guess I'll have to look forward to a blessing of grand kids to perhaps one day reverse that.

Merry tidings and blessings to you all for the coming year!