MP3 Users

There’s been a lot of buzz in the press about hearing loss as a result of listening to music too loudly via headphones and ear buds on a MP3 player. Apple Computer has responded to concern by releasing a software update that allows iPod owners to limit the volume their iPod may play.

Personally, I wonder what ever happened to taking personal responsibility for oneself? I do not wait for someone else to take care of me or tell me that I should not play my music full blast. Common sense and a desire to hear dictate how loudly I play my music or podcasts. Obviously, there are lost folk out there waiting to be led to safety and sanity.

MP3 Users

There’s been a lot of buzz in the press about hearing loss as a result of listening to music too loudly via headphones and ear buds on a MP3 player. Apple Computer has responded to concern by releasing a software update that allows iPod owners to limit the volume their iPod may play.

Personally, I wonder what ever happened to taking personal responsibility for oneself? I do not wait for someone else to take care of me or tell me that I should not play my music full blast. Common sense and a desire to hear dictate how loudly I play my music or podcasts. Obviously, there are lost folk out there waiting to be led to safety and sanity.

Feline Thursday

Keep Buddah entertained is a constant job. Here he's watching Animal Planet on cable TV. A Humane Society officer is on his way to investigate a call about a bird dangling from one claw upside down in a palm tree.

Feline Thursday

Keep Buddah entertained is a constant job. Here he's watching Animal Planet on cable TV. A Humane Society officer is on his way to investigate a call about a bird dangling from one claw upside down in a palm tree.

Lofts are the Future!

Downtown Los Angeles is undergoing a revitalization and many of the most decrepit buildings are being gutted and redesigned as loft spaces in some of the notorious sections of town. Once redesigned these lofts will rent for upwards of $2000 monthly - it's totally insane!

Buying Music

So I was thinking about the number of times and variety of formats that I have paid for a particular album. No surprise one of the many is Elton John’s Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. Originally I bought it on vinyl, then bought it on cassette and finally on CD and I have to say that each media averaged $12, so essentially I’ve paid $36 for the same album three times.

This is absolutely ridiculous and I’m not doing it anymore. Of course, I’ve decided this after buying two CDs I owned only on vinyl. So I was talking to Power Ranger, our audiophile at work, about my decision and his viewpoint is this is precisely why I should buy all of my music online. I pay for it once, burn it to CD and since it’s digital, I am free to do whatever I want with it!

Now for being the audiophile he claims to be, he totally shocked me because I firmly believe that any compression is never good. Whether I'm burning a CD from AAC, WMV, MP3, etc. there is still compression resulting in degradation of the original source. Any opinions?

Buying Music

So I was thinking about the number of times and variety of formats that I have paid for a particular album. No surprise one of the many is Elton John’s Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. Originally I bought it on vinyl, then bought it on cassette and finally on CD and I have to say that each media averaged $12, so essentially I’ve paid $36 for the same album three times.

This is absolutely ridiculous and I’m not doing it anymore. Of course, I’ve decided this after buying two CDs I owned only on vinyl. So I was talking to Power Ranger, our audiophile at work, about my decision and his viewpoint is this is precisely why I should buy all of my music online. I pay for it once, burn it to CD and since it’s digital, I am free to do whatever I want with it!

Now for being the audiophile he claims to be, he totally shocked me because I firmly believe that any compression is never good. Whether I'm burning a CD from AAC, WMV, MP3, etc. there is still compression resulting in degradation of the original source. Any opinions?

Ten on Tuesday
10 Things That People Do That Annoy You

~ Drivers talking on their cell phone.
~ People repeating the same statement more than twice.
~ Someone ending a sentence for me and they're totally wrong!
~ Dining out and being served lukewarm food.
~ Lookie-loos backing up traffic.
~ Indecisiveness over a $10 or less item - buy it already!
~ Greasy heads!
~ A person all up in my kool aid!
~ Non music lovers.
~ People with big hair!

Ten on Tuesday
10 Things That People Do That Annoy You

~ Drivers talking on their cell phone.
~ People repeating the same statement more than twice.
~ Someone ending a sentence for me and they're totally wrong!
~ Dining out and being served lukewarm food.
~ Lookie-loos backing up traffic.
~ Indecisiveness over a $10 or less item - buy it already!
~ Greasy heads!
~ A person all up in my kool aid!
~ Non music lovers.
~ People with big hair!

Take Me Back Tuesday

Name your three favourite artists from the 1970's.
Aerosmith, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin

Name your three favourite albums released in the 1970's.
Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Queen Bohemian Rhapsody
Peter Frampton Frampton Comes Alive!

Name your three favourite songs from the 1970's.
Deep Purple Smoke on the Water
Derek & the Dominos Layla
Rod Stewart Maggie May

I tried not to repeat the same artist in multiple categories because all of these qualify as my favorite from that era. It was an awesome era and I stuck with one genre of music. This list could go on! LOL

Take Me Back Tuesday

Name your three favourite artists from the 1970's.
Aerosmith, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin

Name your three favourite albums released in the 1970's.
Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Queen Bohemian Rhapsody
Peter Frampton Frampton Comes Alive!

Name your three favourite songs from the 1970's.
Deep Purple Smoke on the Water
Derek & the Dominos Layla
Rod Stewart Maggie May

I tried not to repeat the same artist in multiple categories because all of these qualify as my favorite from that era. It was an awesome era and I stuck with one genre of music. This list could go on! LOL

Happy Birthday, Boo!

Today's officially Boo's birthday but we've been celebrating and enjoying ourselves all weekend long. LOL We're both off from work and getting ready to go and 'do lunch' with my mom and just relax and enjoy Boo's special day. It's been a four day weekend of eating, celebrating and eating some more!

I thank the Lord for the day He created you. You've brightened my life and brought me so much joy, love and happiness. You complete me and I'm not being cliche. I love you and adore you and hope that you have had a wonderful birthday, Boo.

XOXOXOXO

Happy Birthday, Boo!

Today's officially Boo's birthday but we've been celebrating and enjoying ourselves all weekend long. LOL We're both off from work and getting ready to go and 'do lunch' with my mom and just relax and enjoy Boo's special day. It's been a four day weekend of eating, celebrating and eating some more!

I thank the Lord for the day He created you. You've brightened my life and brought me so much joy, love and happiness. You complete me and I'm not being cliche. I love you and adore you and hope that you have had a wonderful birthday, Boo.

XOXOXOXO

Random Ten
10 songs that sum up your weekend...or were on your weekend playlist...and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

A weekend of birthday celebration with family and friends leads to an eclectic mix of music played at the various restaurants we dined at. A bluringly busy weekend that I'm afraid causes me to return to work for rest! LOL

~ Sheryl Crow My Favorite Mistake (Live)
~ Early November I am Ever so Sweet
~ Gov’t Mule wine & Blood
~ The American Analog Set Magnificent Seventies
~ Maroon 5 Harder to Breathe
~ Sum 41 Slipping Away
~ Urge Overkill The Candidate
~ The Clientele Breathing Soft & Low
~ LCD Never as Tired as when I’m Walking Up
~ Bic Runga Something Good

Random Ten
10 songs that sum up your weekend...or were on your weekend playlist...and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

A weekend of birthday celebration with family and friends leads to an eclectic mix of music played at the various restaurants we dined at. A bluringly busy weekend that I'm afraid causes me to return to work for rest! LOL

~ Sheryl Crow My Favorite Mistake (Live)
~ Early November I am Ever so Sweet
~ Gov’t Mule wine & Blood
~ The American Analog Set Magnificent Seventies
~ Maroon 5 Harder to Breathe
~ Sum 41 Slipping Away
~ Urge Overkill The Candidate
~ The Clientele Breathing Soft & Low
~ LCD Never as Tired as when I’m Walking Up
~ Bic Runga Something Good

A Day in My Life

Curbside memorial for a second grader struck and killed on his way to school by an SUV driver. His older brother was a few steps ahead when the SUV turned the corner. Driving is a privilege requiring huge responsibility and attentiveness. It should not be taken for granted.

A Day in My Life

Curbside memorial for a second grader struck and killed on his way to school by an SUV driver. His older brother was a few steps ahead when the SUV turned the corner. Driving is a privilege requiring huge responsibility and attentiveness. It should not be taken for granted.

HR4437 Immigration Law Protest Photos







Commuting to Santa Monica this weekend, we were caught in snarled traffic due to protestors waving banners, chanting, shouting, blowing air horns and waving American and Mexican flags from the freeway overpasses. Our commute extended by forty minutes as lookie loo drivers slowed to a crawl to view the protestors and read the signs. The jammed traffic allowed for photo opps as we waited! LOL

Music

Okay, I finally have new additions and still don't understand the long drought I've experienced, but at least I'm on my way to ending it. Perhaps it's because Spring has arrived!!

I am not a huge Michael Jackson fan, I wouldn't even say that I am a fan today. However, I do appreciate his past work and for this reason bought the History DVD, because I love the Thriller mini-movie, as well as the Billie Jean and Beat It videos.

I also bought Led Zeppelin's Inside Led Zeppelin purely out of a desire to see the band perform some of my favorite songs. Afterall, it's not like I'll ever get to see them live or anything.

Finally this CD of Three Dog Night live at the Forum is an old favorite that my sister G. would play a lot. The vinyl's been long lost and forgotten, so I opted for the next best thing. I listened to it all day yesterday and it was like coming home. Oh the memories just flowed.

I've been feeling very nostalgic and have desired to buy things I've considered over the years, but have failed to follow through. There's something very exciting about peeling away the cellophane and opening the jewel case. It's like Christmas all over again only the gift of music just keeps on giving. I feel like a little kid on Christmas morning! LOL

Ooooh, Boo surprised me with tickets to see Van Morrison at the Hollywood Bowl on April 21st - the first concert of 2006 and I am ready! It was especially sweet since it was a total surprise. I think I mentioned a year or so past how I would love to see him in concert. Didn't know how much Boo was listening - thank you, Boo!!

Music

Okay, I finally have new additions and still don't understand the long drought I've experienced, but at least I'm on my way to ending it. Perhaps it's because Spring has arrived!!

I am not a huge Michael Jackson fan, I wouldn't even say that I am a fan today. However, I do appreciate his past work and for this reason bought the History DVD, because I love the Thriller mini-movie, as well as the Billie Jean and Beat It videos.

I also bought Led Zeppelin's Inside Led Zeppelin purely out of a desire to see the band perform some of my favorite songs. Afterall, it's not like I'll ever get to see them live or anything.

Finally this CD of Three Dog Night live at the Forum is an old favorite that my sister G. would play a lot. The vinyl's been long lost and forgotten, so I opted for the next best thing. I listened to it all day yesterday and it was like coming home. Oh the memories just flowed.

I've been feeling very nostalgic and have desired to buy things I've considered over the years, but have failed to follow through. There's something very exciting about peeling away the cellophane and opening the jewel case. It's like Christmas all over again only the gift of music just keeps on giving. I feel like a little kid on Christmas morning! LOL

Ooooh, Boo surprised me with tickets to see Van Morrison at the Hollywood Bowl on April 21st - the first concert of 2006 and I am ready! It was especially sweet since it was a total surprise. I think I mentioned a year or so past how I would love to see him in concert. Didn't know how much Boo was listening - thank you, Boo!!

Top 5 On Friday
Top 5 Songs that make you feel warm.

~ Sly & The Family Stone Hot Fun in the Summertime
~ Donna Summer Spring Affair
~ Cyndi Lauper Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
~ Three Dog Night Celebrate
~ Patrick Hernandez Born to Be Alive

Mine were selected by the warm emotions evoked from fond, fun, loving memories that I wouldn't trade for anything. Music weaves a tapestry that is rich and unforgettable and I'm glad it's such a huge part of my life!

Top 5 On Friday
Top 5 Songs that make you feel warm.

~ Sly & The Family Stone Hot Fun in the Summertime
~ Donna Summer Spring Affair
~ Cyndi Lauper Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
~ Three Dog Night Celebrate
~ Patrick Hernandez Born to Be Alive

Mine were selected by the warm emotions evoked from fond, fun, loving memories that I wouldn't trade for anything. Music weaves a tapestry that is rich and unforgettable and I'm glad it's such a huge part of my life!

Home away from Home

Feline Thursday

Your cat will be attracted to what you are interested in or doing at the most inopportune moment!

Oh, isn't this the truth. When I started snapping photos Buddah was no where to be found or nary a meow out of him. Two snaps later there he was in the center of things telling me several things about it and refusing to move. I gave up trying to read the newspaper years ago!

Feline Thursday

Your cat will be attracted to what you are interested in or doing at the most inopportune moment!

Oh, isn't this the truth. When I started snapping photos Buddah was no where to be found or nary a meow out of him. Two snaps later there he was in the center of things telling me several things about it and refusing to move. I gave up trying to read the newspaper years ago!

Cable v. DSL

After using both for three months I have to say that cable internet is much faster, but does it warrant a $20 monthly price increase? Ah, there's the conundrum...I don't feel it does, especially since I'm not on the net more than an hour or two daily. Now if I had a home business or was constantly uploading large files, then I'd gladly pay the $20 surcharge. Still, when we have to give up cable internet in June it's going to be mighty sad, unless, of course, the cable company is willing to cut us a price break to woo us away from DSL!

Our cable TV service has sucked big time lately and was interfering with my CNN Prime Time News and cable channels. We got them out here on Saturday and the guy took awhile to diagnose the problem as being an improper connection at the pole. Yea, he had to go climbing which I'm positive he didn't appreciate. I thought he was going to switch out our cable box which is a combo DVR and I was ready to scream bloody murder because I have taped shows on both boxes. Thankfully, he just had to climb in the rain and fix it.

Cable v. DSL

After using both for three months I have to say that cable internet is much faster, but does it warrant a $20 monthly price increase? Ah, there's the conundrum...I don't feel it does, especially since I'm not on the net more than an hour or two daily. Now if I had a home business or was constantly uploading large files, then I'd gladly pay the $20 surcharge. Still, when we have to give up cable internet in June it's going to be mighty sad, unless, of course, the cable company is willing to cut us a price break to woo us away from DSL!

Our cable TV service has sucked big time lately and was interfering with my CNN Prime Time News and cable channels. We got them out here on Saturday and the guy took awhile to diagnose the problem as being an improper connection at the pole. Yea, he had to go climbing which I'm positive he didn't appreciate. I thought he was going to switch out our cable box which is a combo DVR and I was ready to scream bloody murder because I have taped shows on both boxes. Thankfully, he just had to climb in the rain and fix it.

Candle light Vigil

People have gathered aroung the corner all day creating a memorial for a second grader who was struck and killed this morning on his way to school. From the moment I pulled to the curb and observed the gathering, I knew it couldn't be good. As night fell, I could see the candle light and swelling crowd.

About two years past the intersection of today's fatality was made a four way stop. Yet, cars still speed up and down the street and many do not come to a complete stop. The poor child never had a chance as the vehicle was an SUV, poor second grader must have been struck by the SUV's grill.

Remember to say "I love you" to your loved ones. We only have the present moment.

Candle light Vigil

People have gathered aroung the corner all day creating a memorial for a second grader who was struck and killed this morning on his way to school. From the moment I pulled to the curb and observed the gathering, I knew it couldn't be good. As night fell, I could see the candle light and swelling crowd.

About two years past the intersection of today's fatality was made a four way stop. Yet, cars still speed up and down the street and many do not come to a complete stop. The poor child never had a chance as the vehicle was an SUV, poor second grader must have been struck by the SUV's grill.

Remember to say "I love you" to your loved ones. We only have the present moment.

Curbside Memorials





It's become the norm to see impromptu memorials where fatal car accidents or pedestrian victims have lost their lives. I believe this became acceptable in about 1995. It's our way of coping with unexpected loss of a loved one during our extreme sadness, shock and pain.

"Lord, has it been 26 years already?"
Happy 26th Anniversary to us. LOL

"Lord, has it been 26 years already?"
Happy 26th Anniversary to us. LOL

Random Ten
10 songs that sum up your weekend...or were on your weekend playlist...and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

A much needed break from the garage project and we're feeling rejuvenated and funky. Yea, this weekend was all about funk, hip hop and mashups.

~ Mr. Wig Atomic Dog
~ The Gap Band You Dropped a Bomb on Me
~ DJ Byte Master Whoomp There's the West End Girls
~ Outkast v. Prodigy
~ Loo & Placido Should I stay or Should I Boogie
~ Destiny's Child v. Stevie Wonder Bootystition
~ Usher Yea!
~ George Clinton Atomic Dog
~ Parliament Funkadelic Flashlight
~ DJ Clumsy Don't Cha Wish your Robot could Rock Like Me

Random Ten
10 songs that sum up your weekend...or were on your weekend playlist...and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

A much needed break from the garage project and we're feeling rejuvenated and funky. Yea, this weekend was all about funk, hip hop and mashups.

~ Mr. Wig Atomic Dog
~ The Gap Band You Dropped a Bomb on Me
~ DJ Byte Master Whoomp There's the West End Girls
~ Outkast v. Prodigy
~ Loo & Placido Should I stay or Should I Boogie
~ Destiny's Child v. Stevie Wonder Bootystition
~ Usher Yea!
~ George Clinton Atomic Dog
~ Parliament Funkadelic Flashlight
~ DJ Clumsy Don't Cha Wish your Robot could Rock Like Me

A Day in My Life

The closure of the Robinsons-May department store is very sad for my mom and I who enjoyed shopping there. Of course, I preferred shopping when they were simply the May Company. I've bought clothing, shoes, televisions (yea, they used to sell televisions and large appliances pre-Robinsons buyout) and countless other items over the years. Robinsons-May has now been gobbled up by Macys and many malls have both anchor stores. The great consolidation is on resulting in more job losses and fewer options for shoppers.

A Day in My Life

The closure of the Robinsons-May department store is very sad for my mom and I who enjoyed shopping there. Of course, I preferred shopping when they were simply the May Company. I've bought clothing, shoes, televisions (yea, they used to sell televisions and large appliances pre-Robinsons buyout) and countless other items over the years. Robinsons-May has now been gobbled up by Macys and many malls have both anchor stores. The great consolidation is on resulting in more job losses and fewer options for shoppers.

Commercialism

Has anyone else noticed the decline in commercializing Easter? I know it's still early, but previous years have had major displays in stores of bunnies, candies, decorative outdoor light sets, etc. I haven't seen any and noticed the ads are very subdued. Perhaps as it nears they commercial onslaught will ensue unabated?

Ouch! My shoulder!

The purse is getting heavier and the shoulders are drooping, so I need to find a solution for all the gear I carry on a daily basis. I carry a cell phone, PDA, digital camera and MP3 Players (both the iPod and Muvo). The iPod is used during commute and the Muvo at my desk and during lunch, both contain different content.



The cell phone doesn’t have a camera and, even if it did, it would be too low resolution for my taste. My all around daily camera is 2 megapixels and I don’t believe Verizon offers a 2 meg cam phone, anyone care to enlighten me otherwise?

I could use my iPod as a quasi-PDA to store numbers and appointments but, it does not have software similar to AvantGo (operates on Palm and Windows Mobile OS) which allows me to download news articles, blog entries, etc. for reading at my leisure, something that I do daily and would be lost without.

So, now that I’ve stated my case about why I can’t streamline any of these items, does anyone have a bag they’ve used/tested and can recommend? Please my shoulders are depending on you! LOL

Ouch! My shoulder!

The purse is getting heavier and the shoulders are drooping, so I need to find a solution for all the gear I carry on a daily basis. I carry a cell phone, PDA, digital camera and MP3 Players (both the iPod and Muvo). The iPod is used during commute and the Muvo at my desk and during lunch, both contain different content.



The cell phone doesn’t have a camera and, even if it did, it would be too low resolution for my taste. My all around daily camera is 2 megapixels and I don’t believe Verizon offers a 2 meg cam phone, anyone care to enlighten me otherwise?

I could use my iPod as a quasi-PDA to store numbers and appointments but, it does not have software similar to AvantGo (operates on Palm and Windows Mobile OS) which allows me to download news articles, blog entries, etc. for reading at my leisure, something that I do daily and would be lost without.

So, now that I’ve stated my case about why I can’t streamline any of these items, does anyone have a bag they’ve used/tested and can recommend? Please my shoulders are depending on you! LOL

Sex vs. TV

This is for the rest of America cuz I know the geeky folk already knew this! It must be a very slow news day. Of course, typical L.A. has been on Storm Watch all day, as if I can't tell when the rain's arrived. So, if your love life is on the skids, take heart, you're not alone!

Sex vs. TV

This is for the rest of America cuz I know the geeky folk already knew this! It must be a very slow news day. Of course, typical L.A. has been on Storm Watch all day, as if I can't tell when the rain's arrived. So, if your love life is on the skids, take heart, you're not alone!

Top 5 On Friday
Top 5 songs beginning with "A".

~ Jimi Hendrix All Along the Watchtower
~ Sheryl Crow All I Wanna Do Boy, does this song bring memories of a tima of struggle and change; it's upbeat lyrics and music would pick me right up!
~ The Eagles All She Wants to do is Dance
~ David Bowie Ashes to Ashes One of my favorite gems by Bowie. Never received air play and not many peeps know it, but I like it!
~ George Clinton Atomic Dog This still gets air play in clubs and the radio and when I hear it I am singing along at maximum volume. I know every word and this song has held up fantastic over the years.

Top 5 On Friday
Top 5 songs beginning with "A".

~ Jimi Hendrix All Along the Watchtower
~ Sheryl Crow All I Wanna Do Boy, does this song bring memories of a tima of struggle and change; it's upbeat lyrics and music would pick me right up!
~ The Eagles All She Wants to do is Dance
~ David Bowie Ashes to Ashes One of my favorite gems by Bowie. Never received air play and not many peeps know it, but I like it!
~ George Clinton Atomic Dog This still gets air play in clubs and the radio and when I hear it I am singing along at maximum volume. I know every word and this song has held up fantastic over the years.

Feline Thursday

A common gesture used by a cat who wants something is the paw tap. If you respond happily or produce a treat when he touches you with his paw, he quickly learns the value of the tap as an attention getter.

Feline Thursday

A common gesture used by a cat who wants something is the paw tap. If you respond happily or produce a treat when he touches you with his paw, he quickly learns the value of the tap as an attention getter.

Inspector Magoo

It never fails, where ever I am...whatever I'm doing...Mr. Magoo has to be right in the mix inspecting what's going on and checking if it's up to his standards.

Filming

It's very normal to stumble upon film crews in Los Angeles for television shows. Yesterday they were filming a segment for the new TV show “Pepper Dennis” starring Rebecca Romije. I admit to being unfamiliar with her work.

Rebecca Romije is dead center playing a news reporter.

What I found most intriguing was the canopy set up to control the lighting and shadows cast. Two large cranes were erected on either side.

This canopy is the result of the two cranes pictured above.

We watched the filming a bit while on break but honestly, after they re-shot the same scene like five times we left as it had become quite boring. All my shots had to be from above as the production crew had the area cordoned off.

Filming

It's very normal to stumble upon film crews in Los Angeles for television shows. Yesterday they were filming a segment for the new TV show “Pepper Dennis” starring Rebecca Romije. I admit to being unfamiliar with her work.

Rebecca Romije is dead center playing a news reporter.

What I found most intriguing was the canopy set up to control the lighting and shadows cast. Two large cranes were erected on either side.

This canopy is the result of the two cranes pictured above.

We watched the filming a bit while on break but honestly, after they re-shot the same scene like five times we left as it had become quite boring. All my shots had to be from above as the production crew had the area cordoned off.

Dining Out

Ambience is equally important when hoping for a good dining experience. The food may taste great but the restaraunt too loud or design too garish. It's nice to have a place to retreat to while enjoying the company of others.

Take Me Back Tuesday

Name your three favourite artists from the 1960's.
Oh man there are so many, I'll pick some that are less obvious, meaning I don't talk about them much. Donovan, The Turtles, Bobby James & The Shondells

Name your three favourite albums released in the 1960's.
The Supremes Where Did Our Love Go?
The Beatles Please Please Me This release has six songs that as a kid I loved: I Saw Her Standing There, Please Please Me, Love Me Do, P.S. I Love You, Do You Wanna Secret, Twist & Shout

Creedence Clearwater Revival Bayou Country

Name your three favourite songs from the 1960's.
Time of the Season
96 Tears
Shotgun

Whew, that was a fun trip down memory lane! Lots of fantastic bands and music, what an era it was of change, consciousness, and the desire to make a difference.

Take Me Back Tuesday

Name your three favourite artists from the 1960's.
Oh man there are so many, I'll pick some that are less obvious, meaning I don't talk about them much. Donovan, The Turtles, Bobby James & The Shondells

Name your three favourite albums released in the 1960's.
The Supremes Where Did Our Love Go?
The Beatles Please Please Me This release has six songs that as a kid I loved: I Saw Her Standing There, Please Please Me, Love Me Do, P.S. I Love You, Do You Wanna Secret, Twist & Shout

Creedence Clearwater Revival Bayou Country

Name your three favourite songs from the 1960's.
Time of the Season
96 Tears
Shotgun

Whew, that was a fun trip down memory lane! Lots of fantastic bands and music, what an era it was of change, consciousness, and the desire to make a difference.

Random Ten
10 songs that sum up your weekend...or were on your weekend playlist...and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

So this week's photo is uber appropriate for my song list because it's so totally sixties! I was feeling the pop vibe as we worked on the Garage Project and pop's upbeat sound and rhythm was perfect. So here's a question for you, how many artists in the photo can you identify?

~ The Beatles She Loves You
~ Sly & The Family Stone Everyday People
"There is a blue one who can't except the green one
for living with the fat trying to be the skinny one
We got to live together.
I am no better and neither are you
We are the same whatever we do.
You love me, you hate me
you know me and then
you can't figure out the bag I'm in."
~ The Rolling Stones Satisfaction
~ Righteous Bros. You're My Soul and Inspiration
~ The Rascals A Beautiful Morning
~ The Supremes Nothing But Heartaches
~ The Monkees Valleri
~ The Small Faces Itchycoo Park
~ The Temptations I'm Make You Love Me
~ Sherley Ellis The Name Game
"Come on everybody,
I said now let's play a game
I bet ya I can make a rhyme
out of anybody's name
The first letter of the name
I treat it like it wasn't there."

Random Ten
10 songs that sum up your weekend...or were on your weekend playlist...and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

So this week's photo is uber appropriate for my song list because it's so totally sixties! I was feeling the pop vibe as we worked on the Garage Project and pop's upbeat sound and rhythm was perfect. So here's a question for you, how many artists in the photo can you identify?

~ The Beatles She Loves You
~ Sly & The Family Stone Everyday People
"There is a blue one who can't except the green one
for living with the fat trying to be the skinny one
We got to live together.
I am no better and neither are you
We are the same whatever we do.
You love me, you hate me
you know me and then
you can't figure out the bag I'm in."
~ The Rolling Stones Satisfaction
~ Righteous Bros. You're My Soul and Inspiration
~ The Rascals A Beautiful Morning
~ The Supremes Nothing But Heartaches
~ The Monkees Valleri
~ The Small Faces Itchycoo Park
~ The Temptations I'm Make You Love Me
~ Sherley Ellis The Name Game
"Come on everybody,
I said now let's play a game
I bet ya I can make a rhyme
out of anybody's name
The first letter of the name
I treat it like it wasn't there."

A Day in My Life

Another weekend of the Garage Project produced more goodies for the scavengers to partake of. Everything we put to the curb is scooped up within two hours by men driving broken down pick up trucks. We think these are their work trucks and in actuality they drive post 2001 full size pick ups! What we ban to the curb they probably turn right around and sell at profit, of course.

My trusty DeCatf mug holds my steaming liquid of choice infusing me with energy and vitality to go to the garage and get work done. This cat looks like I sometimes feel. LOL

A Day in My Life

Another weekend of the Garage Project produced more goodies for the scavengers to partake of. Everything we put to the curb is scooped up within two hours by men driving broken down pick up trucks. We think these are their work trucks and in actuality they drive post 2001 full size pick ups! What we ban to the curb they probably turn right around and sell at profit, of course.

My trusty DeCatf mug holds my steaming liquid of choice infusing me with energy and vitality to go to the garage and get work done. This cat looks like I sometimes feel. LOL

Hail

We were enjoying a delicious meal of chicken parmesan and ten herb chicken when it began hailing. Most folks were caught unprepared sans hats, umbrellas or coats, so pretty much folks just scurried for cover. We observed the deluge from inside the warmth of the restaurant and slowly ate hoping it would all be over by the time we finished. It was and we merrily made our way to the mall to exchange items. It was a freezing day for Angeleno's....48 degrees to be precise and we would be very happy if Mother Nature would send us sunshine and heat! It snowed in Tujunga which is a scant 1,800 feet above sea level. I think it's snowed only twice in the town's history.

Finding that I own the entire series of Harry Potter DVDs and have yet to view any, we thought it would be a good night to start. So, I'm off to view the first in the series, having decided which is first by observing the dates of release that's right, I don't know the sequence of the Harry Potter saga. Sad as I am, I admit that I've not read a book, either. My friend Rae and her brother DD have read each book and viewed every film. She's buys two copies of the hardcover upon release, it seems brother and sister never learned to share! LOL