Just got off the phone with my Mom. I told her that I am so excited for her to be able to see again. She said she was too. I let her know that she was the first person that I as a baby saw her face. I then told her that I want her to see My face again. She's scared about the procedure but she told me that she would never forget face. Her procedure is this Friday and yes.. I will be taking her flowers for her to see. ❤️
Wow. I love reading your posts. So much in this one. Sunshine and despair we are all feeling in our bubbles while the world burns. Openly sharing your most personal while demonstrating true compassion. A go-getter tidying up yet willing to be there with your beloved for a Godfather marathon. Taking the time. The human condition and cruelty of aging toward the inevitable demise juxtaposed with the vibrant new music indistinguishable from that of a young rocker. As a 65 year old former bar musician who bailed to become a lawyer I really enjoy you openly discussing your many musical projects and thoughts. Concur with joy of working with guitarists who get it, tone, hooks, taste over finger gymnastics. Wishing best to your beloved and looking forward to your next post (and Psycher).
LONG LIVE ROCK N ROLL!! Thank you for sharing these songs with us, such a great vibe! I think we're sisters from another mother 🩷 I too just hit my mid sixties and very often feel like I did when I was 19...so not giving a shit and just going for it! Cheers to that. And AGREED on the clarity of mind...no point without it and prepared to make an exit if it becomes a thing. Meantime, just grabbing every good feeling and creating every bit of beauty while I am here.
Will look forward to the book when the timing is right for you. Meantime, keep us updated, these posts are a lifeline and an inspiration to keep putting one foot in front of the other. OX
That was an awesome song! Hope to hear more from KVNX - you two really gel.
Lately I've been submerged in music for much of the time to escape from the realities of the macro-world you described. And through it all I try to remain hopeful, but retreating into our own bubbles is what helps us keep our sanity. Mind you, maybe it's time to update the lyrics to The Whole World Lost Its Head. ;-)
Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear about your "beloved." Sounds like it's been a really tough time for you as you grapple with living in two worlds while balancing a heartbreaking situation with exciting creative possibilities. I'm sure I'm hardly the first to say take solace in your music and writing. I hope it gives you some comfort. Know we are all here for you as much as your Motion followers can be. P.S. "I Love You More" rocks!!! xx
I agree these ARE scary times, but not for the reasons some might expect.
I myself don't worry a ton about "political polarization." Sure, it's a problem, but human beings have always disagreed and always will. I mean, how boring would the world be if everyone agreed with me on everything? I'd like a consensus on, say, the value of human life, but in general I don't expect everyone to think as I do.
What worries me is the percentage of Americans (and maybe others in the world) who don't just disagree on what others believe, but who don't seem to believe in *anything*. They seem to think that everything is fake, everyone is phony, and every moral principle a put-on, so there's no value in anything. A burn-it-all-down attitude was fun and intriguing when we were in high school, I guess, but in adults it's dangerous and frightening. If we can't agree that "wreck it all and let the gods sort it out" is a bad way to run a society...well, a lot of people are going to get hurt. And I don't think we should let people get hurt if we can reasonably avoid it.
Played both songs, and after some low-key Nemo's Dreamscapes 1930s/40s tunes on YouTube during a late night hot bath (the audio sounds like it's playing from another room), your 2 songs gave me a wake-up!
And if you were binging the 3 Godfathers, then it wouldn't be 1982, as Godfather 3 didn't come out until 1990. Did you mean 1992? Or...you guys watched both Godfather films 1 & 2, or maybe it was that Godfather Saga that Coppola did for NBC, where it played out chronologically over one or 2 nights, and it began with young Vito Corleone in NYC, and then Godfather 1 followed, then 2 without the old NYC part that had already played.
Hi Bob, you're right it was just 1 and 2. 43 yrs ago, and the point was more it was a double binge but thank you for correcting the error so I don't make it again!
I was always curious if The Godfather Saga with the chronological scenes was a good way for someone to first watch the story. I've always stuck with the movies the way Coppola first showed them. If you're curious, the mini-series "The Offer" is a fascinating (if slightly fictionalized) look at how the movie got made by producer Albert S. Ruddy, who died last year, but he helped the mini-series get made 3 years ago. https://youtu.be/iowLzO9-aew
As always, love this post -- and SUPER love the new KVNX single!! Totally rockin'! More, please. Sounds like you're doing more music, with more people (and solo) than ever before, and that's great!
You ask how your readers out there are doing, which is lovely of you. I assume we're all doing the best we can -- certainly true of me. Beloved hubby will have died four months ago this week, so I'm on the other side of what you're going through with your beloved now. I'm OK, but not all right. I function, but not fully so. The goings on in the bigger bubble certainly don't help. Worst of all, some of those things make me glad he's not around any more, so we don't have to worry about whether he'll still be able to get his meds, that we'll be able to afford them -- and I hate that about the bigger bubble most of all.
Hi Sharon, sorry for my delays in responses. Isn't it awful to have to think that way? I hope your new "not-so-normal" starts to feel full in new ways and that your shared love and time spent together sustains the most hard times of loss.
I LOVE your duet style songs! You must do more! I hear duets with Billy Idol, Jack Black, Sean Lennon, Lenny Kravitz .... hits in the making. I'm psyched to see what you come up with! Keep rocking! Xoxo 😘
Great read, as usual! I’m feeling similar to you. Enjoying the beautiful SoCal weather, and appreciating that after 5 months of pain and mostly being bedridden, back surgery has allowed me to start getting my life back. But I’m also grieving because I lost a friend to cancer a couple weeks ago. The entire time I went through my ordeal (from a herniated disc), I was grateful I wasn’t in my friend’s condition. I had hoped we’d both get better, but 3 weeks after my surgery, she went into hospice. I’m glad the success of my surgery allowed me to see her a few times in hospice, but it’s so hard to see someone you love, an inspiration of kindness, in that condition. Sunshine and despair, indeed.
I am so sorry for your loss. That’s a LOT all at the same time. I’m hoping you can be gentle with yourself as you continue to heal. I fully herniated a disc in the 90s (OWWWW!) and it was a long slog, but did eventually heal 100%. I hope the same for you 💐
I thoroughly appreciate all of your posts. I’m going to keep making myself not write a list of every part that resonated because, honestly, that would simply involve me cutting and pasting the entire thing. Thank you for your writing. I’m so sorry about your friend. I totally understand.
“This will not end well, not for us who are worried, and not for the people who are embracing it.” Indeed.
It’s so wild to be going through these times with such apprehension and appreciation simultaneously. This dispatch gave me hope. And motivation. I think it’s just the general understanding and someone articulating it. I recall a British woman in a black-and-white photo, sipping tea, sitting on a pile of rubble from World War II. Drink tea and carry on.
Age, health, the love of music, the struggle, the compassion. Loved the tunes. Can’t wait to see the new bass! Thanks Kathy.
New song is soooo good! Maybe your album of songs with dudes should be called "He's With Me" 😉
You are welcome KV!
Just got off the phone with my Mom. I told her that I am so excited for her to be able to see again. She said she was too. I let her know that she was the first person that I as a baby saw her face. I then told her that I want her to see My face again. She's scared about the procedure but she told me that she would never forget face. Her procedure is this Friday and yes.. I will be taking her flowers for her to see. ❤️
Wow. I love reading your posts. So much in this one. Sunshine and despair we are all feeling in our bubbles while the world burns. Openly sharing your most personal while demonstrating true compassion. A go-getter tidying up yet willing to be there with your beloved for a Godfather marathon. Taking the time. The human condition and cruelty of aging toward the inevitable demise juxtaposed with the vibrant new music indistinguishable from that of a young rocker. As a 65 year old former bar musician who bailed to become a lawyer I really enjoy you openly discussing your many musical projects and thoughts. Concur with joy of working with guitarists who get it, tone, hooks, taste over finger gymnastics. Wishing best to your beloved and looking forward to your next post (and Psycher).
thank you for this thoughtful comment Peter!
Sigue Sigue Sputnik! OMG. KROQ! Neal was a talent underneath all that craziness. Can't wait to see the new bass.
LONG LIVE ROCK N ROLL!! Thank you for sharing these songs with us, such a great vibe! I think we're sisters from another mother 🩷 I too just hit my mid sixties and very often feel like I did when I was 19...so not giving a shit and just going for it! Cheers to that. And AGREED on the clarity of mind...no point without it and prepared to make an exit if it becomes a thing. Meantime, just grabbing every good feeling and creating every bit of beauty while I am here.
I became a full time visual artist 3 years ago (a long time dream come true!), but previously spent years writing songs + playing out live at open mics, local bars, etc. Being in a band were some of the happiest days of my life, it just felt like we could do ANYTHING. Unfortunately it was very short lived, but here's a little sample if you care to give a listen... https://soundcloud.com/mary-51/mary-lonergan-freak?si=842a636900a24da3b7c38cbdf2e9642a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Will look forward to the book when the timing is right for you. Meantime, keep us updated, these posts are a lifeline and an inspiration to keep putting one foot in front of the other. OX
Thank you Mary, I will def take a listen! And loved your message
That was an awesome song! Hope to hear more from KVNX - you two really gel.
Lately I've been submerged in music for much of the time to escape from the realities of the macro-world you described. And through it all I try to remain hopeful, but retreating into our own bubbles is what helps us keep our sanity. Mind you, maybe it's time to update the lyrics to The Whole World Lost Its Head. ;-)
I updated months ago for my shows in UK, and have updated more for the US Go-Go's shows!
Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear about your "beloved." Sounds like it's been a really tough time for you as you grapple with living in two worlds while balancing a heartbreaking situation with exciting creative possibilities. I'm sure I'm hardly the first to say take solace in your music and writing. I hope it gives you some comfort. Know we are all here for you as much as your Motion followers can be. P.S. "I Love You More" rocks!!! xx
thank you Lisa!
I agree these ARE scary times, but not for the reasons some might expect.
I myself don't worry a ton about "political polarization." Sure, it's a problem, but human beings have always disagreed and always will. I mean, how boring would the world be if everyone agreed with me on everything? I'd like a consensus on, say, the value of human life, but in general I don't expect everyone to think as I do.
What worries me is the percentage of Americans (and maybe others in the world) who don't just disagree on what others believe, but who don't seem to believe in *anything*. They seem to think that everything is fake, everyone is phony, and every moral principle a put-on, so there's no value in anything. A burn-it-all-down attitude was fun and intriguing when we were in high school, I guess, but in adults it's dangerous and frightening. If we can't agree that "wreck it all and let the gods sort it out" is a bad way to run a society...well, a lot of people are going to get hurt. And I don't think we should let people get hurt if we can reasonably avoid it.
But I guess we can't all agree on that, either.
there's no shortage of things to be concerned about, that's for sure. thanks for being here Neil!
Played both songs, and after some low-key Nemo's Dreamscapes 1930s/40s tunes on YouTube during a late night hot bath (the audio sounds like it's playing from another room), your 2 songs gave me a wake-up!
And if you were binging the 3 Godfathers, then it wouldn't be 1982, as Godfather 3 didn't come out until 1990. Did you mean 1992? Or...you guys watched both Godfather films 1 & 2, or maybe it was that Godfather Saga that Coppola did for NBC, where it played out chronologically over one or 2 nights, and it began with young Vito Corleone in NYC, and then Godfather 1 followed, then 2 without the old NYC part that had already played.
Hi Bob, you're right it was just 1 and 2. 43 yrs ago, and the point was more it was a double binge but thank you for correcting the error so I don't make it again!
I was always curious if The Godfather Saga with the chronological scenes was a good way for someone to first watch the story. I've always stuck with the movies the way Coppola first showed them. If you're curious, the mini-series "The Offer" is a fascinating (if slightly fictionalized) look at how the movie got made by producer Albert S. Ruddy, who died last year, but he helped the mini-series get made 3 years ago. https://youtu.be/iowLzO9-aew
New song! Just WOW! The guitar work, the lyrics, the vocals, the energy!
More please!
As always, love this post -- and SUPER love the new KVNX single!! Totally rockin'! More, please. Sounds like you're doing more music, with more people (and solo) than ever before, and that's great!
You ask how your readers out there are doing, which is lovely of you. I assume we're all doing the best we can -- certainly true of me. Beloved hubby will have died four months ago this week, so I'm on the other side of what you're going through with your beloved now. I'm OK, but not all right. I function, but not fully so. The goings on in the bigger bubble certainly don't help. Worst of all, some of those things make me glad he's not around any more, so we don't have to worry about whether he'll still be able to get his meds, that we'll be able to afford them -- and I hate that about the bigger bubble most of all.
Hi Sharon, sorry for my delays in responses. Isn't it awful to have to think that way? I hope your new "not-so-normal" starts to feel full in new ways and that your shared love and time spent together sustains the most hard times of loss.
Thank you, Kathy, and no need to apologize for any delay. Your kind thoughts and good wishes are deeply appreciated.
I LOVE your duet style songs! You must do more! I hear duets with Billy Idol, Jack Black, Sean Lennon, Lenny Kravitz .... hits in the making. I'm psyched to see what you come up with! Keep rocking! Xoxo 😘
ha! you dream even bigger than me!! thanks xx
Make the dream HAPPEN! XOXO 😘
Great read, as usual! I’m feeling similar to you. Enjoying the beautiful SoCal weather, and appreciating that after 5 months of pain and mostly being bedridden, back surgery has allowed me to start getting my life back. But I’m also grieving because I lost a friend to cancer a couple weeks ago. The entire time I went through my ordeal (from a herniated disc), I was grateful I wasn’t in my friend’s condition. I had hoped we’d both get better, but 3 weeks after my surgery, she went into hospice. I’m glad the success of my surgery allowed me to see her a few times in hospice, but it’s so hard to see someone you love, an inspiration of kindness, in that condition. Sunshine and despair, indeed.
I'm so sorry for what you've endured and hope you're doing better! xk
I am so sorry for your loss. That’s a LOT all at the same time. I’m hoping you can be gentle with yourself as you continue to heal. I fully herniated a disc in the 90s (OWWWW!) and it was a long slog, but did eventually heal 100%. I hope the same for you 💐
Thank you so much. That’s good to hear about your recovery!
I thoroughly appreciate all of your posts. I’m going to keep making myself not write a list of every part that resonated because, honestly, that would simply involve me cutting and pasting the entire thing. Thank you for your writing. I’m so sorry about your friend. I totally understand.
back atcha Spike, xxxK
“This will not end well, not for us who are worried, and not for the people who are embracing it.” Indeed.
It’s so wild to be going through these times with such apprehension and appreciation simultaneously. This dispatch gave me hope. And motivation. I think it’s just the general understanding and someone articulating it. I recall a British woman in a black-and-white photo, sipping tea, sitting on a pile of rubble from World War II. Drink tea and carry on.
Age, health, the love of music, the struggle, the compassion. Loved the tunes. Can’t wait to see the new bass! Thanks Kathy.