dannydmc

You do look like your dad...thats ok, apparently im stating to look like my mother...AAUUUHHH!!!

When I was ten I looked so much like my dad - we were both skinny at that point. Not so with me now, and my dad was a bit heavy for decades (but for some reason his legs looked like a runner's legs, but he really didn't get much exercise) until he got sick - then he lost weight.

I'm about to shave my head, but I'm leaving the facial hair.

If I was in Alaska, I'd have though twice about shaving anything, though.

Congratulations on the acceptance!

I understand the "not getting it" thing on music others seem to get som much from.

I'd recommend some live Bob Marley, preferably video , like the boot I mentioned, but there's an album possible called "On The Bus" or something similar I remember that was quite good.

For particular songs, I'd recommend Kinky Reggae and Redemption Song (The latter of which I semi-regularly perform)

Also, compare his original "I Shot The Sheriff" to the later version by Clapton. As much as I love Clapton's work, the Marley version, in my opinion, smokes his (no pun overtly intended).

And Bob's guitar work is quite soulful (despite the brevity of his solos).

Wow, you said you're nearing the light at the end of the tunnel on your Epic Poem, huh?

Can't wait.

CONGRATS!

It was my first and only (knock wood) time fainting. I seem to be ok.

I go through mood shifts as well, but I never know where mine are headed.

Wow - hadn't heard anyone mention Jean Rithcie in years - she still does shows from time to time. Saw her with doc Watson once when I was maybe 12 - wonderful experience. I missed her last month when she came to nearby Mt. Dora for a Dulcimer and Autoharp festival.

We got back the purloined recording studio equipment, at least most of it, but no one was arrested and the drummer's Zildjan heads are still gone and ALL of the 18 or so hours of music we recorded were wiped off the drive, so no album is to be finished. It sticks inmy craw that I know who's behind the burglary it but can't prove it.

Played at a festival this weekend with the band I may join, Park Bench Mutations. They do a mix of predominantly acoustic music with marimbas and vibes even as well as improv stand-up comedy. Got to shake hands with my most favouritest guitarist in the Multiverse, Jorma Kaukonen (speaking of musical folklore; Man,m I'd give almost anything to attend his music seminars at his Fur Peace Ranch in Ohio where you eat home-cooked meals and learn from and jam with various famous guitarists). I played solo at first, then the PBMs joined in - I originally was called up onstage, ostensibly to sit in with them, but they thoght it funny to get md in front of the huge crowd and then exit the stage, leaving me alone to play. I survived - I put the setlist somewhere here - I think in samling's journal maybe.

I just got back from canoeing and am on my way to catch another set - not sure who's playing on what stage at this point.

I love the dark side of folk music. A lot of Celtic/Welsh and other UK roots music is dark (not just John Barleycorn) and many "popular" American ballads (eg Pretty Peggy-O) are dark-themed, and this weekend there have been a lot of them played here.

Gotta go - we're approaching the music park now.

You do so much look alike.

oh man, I hate undersea conventions. It's never worth the dive there.

And you do look a lot like your father, esp. compared with your profile pic at the top (but having similar glasses and facial hair will do that, I guess).

I think you need to give yourself alot more credit, it sounds like a lot of people really see good in you, potential, anything...go with it, its great that you have such a wonderful support system in your friends and familiy!!

Physics and Astronomy.

Yes, we're very lucky mothers don't use their powers for ill.

I think that each generation does feel that it is wiser than the last. Certainly more enlightened, anyway.

I only know a handful of Woody Guthrie songs so I can't comment on his resemblance to Mark Twain. Some country western singer with a clever way with words would fit the bill, I think.

I am definitely against being sick. the particular strain of flu I tend to get starts with strong bouts of dizziness. The first time it happened it was so strange I walked to the hospital emergency room, and by the end I was almost so disoriented I couldn't turn the corner to enter the building.

But I'm much better now.

hmmm, I was considering Mark Twain for Springsteen (great minds n all), but I think maybe Steinbeck because he's more hard hitting and less clever.

I'm glad you're feeling a little better.

I'm sorry things didn't work out for you.

I am a bit to old to still be getting zits!! ...and.......I have never read Dune...

Good for you for quitting smoking. I wish my boyfriend would!