Yeah, not a fun time to be an american. Tump is profoundly disturbing, but the thought that a majority of voters chose him is worse. He’s a symptom, his supporters are the disease. London has a few surviving live music venues despite the efforts of property developers to erase them. RIP the 12 bar club and the Denmark street vibe. Oh well, the price of getting old is losing your old haunts!
OOOOF. This right here is thee line for me: “… it’s a heartfuck and it will make you weep. It’s sadness and tenderness and wistfulness, but it’s also kind of beautiful. IYKYK”
I know. Deeply. ❤️🩹❤️🩹
So excited for May!!! This reminded me that I need to book my flight! 🖤
Terrific as always! At 70 years old, I especially relate to being “heartfucked!” I’m also “staring down a long past,” most of it good, but realizing my time is getting considerably shorter. I recently read a quote by Bob Dylan that said, “Stay busy being born.” I intend to do exactly that! Thank you!
I feel like this entire chapter in life is one big heartfuckery, Kathy. I’m happy for you that you aren’t here while this shit is going down, though it can’t be fun to watch from anywhere. I’m in Los Angeles so everything is on fire in a literal way and I’m spending some of each day with friends who’ve lost their homes and photographs, etc, and I think there are a lot of people starting over or reimagining or rethinking whatever the next act is going to look like. Anyway, thank you for this, somehow it was comforting to think of you dancing, and to be reminded that memories and music and people and places will always keep us connected to one another, even if the connection feels tenuous sometimes.
Hello and it’s been a while since I commented last (I think). Still working on my book, but I’m at that stage where I’m trying to put the final touches on it. I’m also approaching 16 years of sobriety and I’m being honest when I say it has been a rough year, but I’m also looking forward to just getting back to myself in a sense; meaning that I’m gonna take care of myself first, so I can take care of others as well as continuing to grow in my mental health journey (another struggle). Gonna try to look at life with open eyes and arms, but not a bitter heart (which would be easy these days). We’ll all be fine; let’s all just hang in there ❤️much love from New Jersey HR xx The Humble Wordsmith
Re the 'unpleasant deluge'--it's getting *really weird* over here. Some of my friends are making plans to move to Canada, and a couple have already left. Others are eyeballing Mexico but also wondering if anyone from the US will be welcome there. I'm in CA so it's probably the best place to be at the moment. One thing that sounds interesting right now is the idea of a 'shadow cabinet' like they have in the UK--but many Americans are unfamiliar with the concept. So who knows? (No one knows.)
We are a small blue spot in a red state and it's not good. Being American is embarrassing to me. At least at this point in time. Staying informed and trying to find at least a little joy everyday.
On a positive note, you took me back to the summer 1994. My hubby and I met that summer. We saw The Fabulous Thunderbirds at a free outdoor concert. Our mutual love of music and concert going was cemented. 30yrs later we still love listening/sharing new music and going to shows. Although, we now avoid pits at shows. He found that out the hard way with our college aged son. Lol. Still, good times!
Rock on KV and look forward to your new musical and writing ventures! 🎸🤘
Kathy- your Fabulous T-Birds story actually made me weep. I'm of an age (just a couple years behind) where I've had that same experience (just the names, places, events, etc are all different).
It's so difficult to update old times that have been hard-wired in one's brain for so long, even though intellectually you know it won't/can't/shouldn't be the same as it was. And of course not one of those memories exists in a vacuum, so a lot of good and bad is attached to each one of them. I miss those days, but were they as great as I remember?; where have all the years gone?
IYKYK...IK
So, thanks again for this installment. I look forward to the next one, and who knows, maybe I'll find my way to a Go-Gos show this year.
Reading this reminded me of how much I loved "Tuff Enuff" when I was an 80s teenager. I still have the 45 record from way back then. Just listened to it again and still love it! ... Congrats on 36 years of sobriety! I'm coming up on 5 years and your journey is very inspiring to me ... I'm excited for the Go-Go's concerts coming up. I'll see you at Coachella and SF.
Heartfuck! So many times I've had this feeling without a word to describe it.
Yeah, not a fun time to be an american. Tump is profoundly disturbing, but the thought that a majority of voters chose him is worse. He’s a symptom, his supporters are the disease. London has a few surviving live music venues despite the efforts of property developers to erase them. RIP the 12 bar club and the Denmark street vibe. Oh well, the price of getting old is losing your old haunts!
OOOOF. This right here is thee line for me: “… it’s a heartfuck and it will make you weep. It’s sadness and tenderness and wistfulness, but it’s also kind of beautiful. IYKYK”
I know. Deeply. ❤️🩹❤️🩹
So excited for May!!! This reminded me that I need to book my flight! 🖤
I just booked mine to Vegas!
So much happening. Looking forward to the new Psycher release!
Kathy,
Terrific as always! At 70 years old, I especially relate to being “heartfucked!” I’m also “staring down a long past,” most of it good, but realizing my time is getting considerably shorter. I recently read a quote by Bob Dylan that said, “Stay busy being born.” I intend to do exactly that! Thank you!
I feel like this entire chapter in life is one big heartfuckery, Kathy. I’m happy for you that you aren’t here while this shit is going down, though it can’t be fun to watch from anywhere. I’m in Los Angeles so everything is on fire in a literal way and I’m spending some of each day with friends who’ve lost their homes and photographs, etc, and I think there are a lot of people starting over or reimagining or rethinking whatever the next act is going to look like. Anyway, thank you for this, somehow it was comforting to think of you dancing, and to be reminded that memories and music and people and places will always keep us connected to one another, even if the connection feels tenuous sometimes.
Heart fuckery: it's a thing. You put it into words beautifully (no surprise).
Hello and it’s been a while since I commented last (I think). Still working on my book, but I’m at that stage where I’m trying to put the final touches on it. I’m also approaching 16 years of sobriety and I’m being honest when I say it has been a rough year, but I’m also looking forward to just getting back to myself in a sense; meaning that I’m gonna take care of myself first, so I can take care of others as well as continuing to grow in my mental health journey (another struggle). Gonna try to look at life with open eyes and arms, but not a bitter heart (which would be easy these days). We’ll all be fine; let’s all just hang in there ❤️much love from New Jersey HR xx The Humble Wordsmith
Re the 'unpleasant deluge'--it's getting *really weird* over here. Some of my friends are making plans to move to Canada, and a couple have already left. Others are eyeballing Mexico but also wondering if anyone from the US will be welcome there. I'm in CA so it's probably the best place to be at the moment. One thing that sounds interesting right now is the idea of a 'shadow cabinet' like they have in the UK--but many Americans are unfamiliar with the concept. So who knows? (No one knows.)
Congrats on the 36 years!
Congrats on 36 Kathy -- I am definitely holding on to your concept of "heartfuck" for a while. It resonates.
Happy you day and congrats on the sobriety!
We are a small blue spot in a red state and it's not good. Being American is embarrassing to me. At least at this point in time. Staying informed and trying to find at least a little joy everyday.
On a positive note, you took me back to the summer 1994. My hubby and I met that summer. We saw The Fabulous Thunderbirds at a free outdoor concert. Our mutual love of music and concert going was cemented. 30yrs later we still love listening/sharing new music and going to shows. Although, we now avoid pits at shows. He found that out the hard way with our college aged son. Lol. Still, good times!
Rock on KV and look forward to your new musical and writing ventures! 🎸🤘
Congrats on it all -- the 36 years, the 66 years, the good times, the pass, the music, the writing. Take care yourself and just keep on keepin' on.
Kathy- your Fabulous T-Birds story actually made me weep. I'm of an age (just a couple years behind) where I've had that same experience (just the names, places, events, etc are all different).
It's so difficult to update old times that have been hard-wired in one's brain for so long, even though intellectually you know it won't/can't/shouldn't be the same as it was. And of course not one of those memories exists in a vacuum, so a lot of good and bad is attached to each one of them. I miss those days, but were they as great as I remember?; where have all the years gone?
IYKYK...IK
So, thanks again for this installment. I look forward to the next one, and who knows, maybe I'll find my way to a Go-Gos show this year.
All the best from the midwest, rick
How awesome to ride the tube for free!! I love you are able to write and play music.....but looking forward to your book (whenever it happens).
The Fabulous Thunderbirds- talk about a blast from the past! Those were the days.
I hope you are able to get yourself established in London with no worries. Take care and hang in there, Kathy!
WRITE YOUR BOOK!!! (Your next one, of course!)
Congrats on the sobriety!!!
Reading this reminded me of how much I loved "Tuff Enuff" when I was an 80s teenager. I still have the 45 record from way back then. Just listened to it again and still love it! ... Congrats on 36 years of sobriety! I'm coming up on 5 years and your journey is very inspiring to me ... I'm excited for the Go-Go's concerts coming up. I'll see you at Coachella and SF.