Song of the Day: 041220 – [Easter Sunday, 2020] G. F. Handel: “Messiah” Hallelujah – C. Hogwood (1991)

Hello, Everyone! Chaps here, to wish you a joyous, blessed Easter - with a selection from G. F. Handel's oratorio, Messiah, "Hallelujah". Here conducted by Christopher Hogwood in 1991. It's my favorite Easter music. Peace and Blessings! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NAnoIUIwN0 Yes, it's for Easter, too.

BDB (FKA Haakon Dahl) Has No Shame When It Comes to Stealing from You the American Taxpayer

It seems that some veterans want to create an impression that a veteran is a veteran is a veteran. Then there are guys like me who think combat arms veterans, in particular, have paid one hell of a lot more dues than the majority of vets, especially those we call rear echelon mother fuckers (REMF). … Continue reading BDB (FKA Haakon Dahl) Has No Shame When It Comes to Stealing from You the American Taxpayer →

QotD 10 April 2020: He also started the group “Metta Tantric Therapy” which John Walker told me was pornographic.

~10¢ (AKA: 10) rat king* of the mischief Either John Walker (JW) and/or 10 is lying/ a liar/ liars because there was nothing in the group as in nada. My short lived group {Metta Tantric Therapy (AKA: The Simon Tao [TST])} was created to bring the concept of the Golden Rule to the sinners and/or … Continue reading QotD 10 April 2020: He also started the group “Metta Tantric Therapy” which John Walker told me was pornographic. →

SotD: 040520 -“Pleasant Valley Sunday” – The Monkees (1967)

Hey, All! On this nearly/already Sunday, enjoy a top-ten hit by The Monkees from 1967. It's a musical snapshot of American suburban life in the late-1960s, written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, called "Pleasant Valley Sunday". Enjoy, Everyone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klU01gYb6F0

SotD: 040420 – “Mellow Yellow” – Donovan and Friends (1966)

Hey, All! Here's a recording session/party for Friday-into-Saturday by folk-rocker Donovan Leitch and Friends: "Mellow Yellow" (1966). See if you can guess a couple of the friends who're along for the ride. Have fun! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQNBQI3UDag

SotD: 040320 – “Old Time Rock and Roll” – Bob Seger (1978)

Hey, All! On this nearly/already Friday, I've found a theme song for social distancing/self isolation: Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band with "Old-Time Rock and Roll" (1978). Hopefully, it will inspire you to seek out some of your own forgotten favorites: Happy Listening! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoaAb5MnKtY

SotD: 040220 – “Word Crimes” – ‘Weird’ Al Yankovic (2014)

Hey, All! Cyber-connecting more than usual reminds me of how much I appreciate the variety and literate expressiveness of the Unleashed! In celebration, I give you "Word Crimes" (a parody of Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines") released by "Weird" Al Yankovic in 2014...Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Gv0H-vPoDc None of this applies to His Gracious Unleashedness, 'Ettes, 'Sieurs, et al., … Continue reading SotD: 040220 – “Word Crimes” – ‘Weird’ Al Yankovic (2014) →

SotD: 040120 – “Everybody Plays the Fool” – The Main Ingredient (1972)

Hey, All! On this nearly/already Wednesday, here's a friendly reminder that in some cultures, April 1st is April Fool's Day - a day for lighthearted pranks and misdirection. My unofficial theme song for the day is "Everybody Plays the Fool" by The Main Ingredient [an NYC-based trio], who recorded it in 1972. Situational awareness is … Continue reading SotD: 040120 – “Everybody Plays the Fool” – The Main Ingredient (1972) →

SotD: 033120 “Doo Wah Diddy” – Manfred Mann & His Electrical Band – (1964)

Hey, All! On this Monday-into/already Tuesday, here's a little ditty that's just right for humming, whistling, or singing along with, by Manfred Mann & His Electrical Band, from 1964: Hope you'll like it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vOAw2sAFU "Snappin' her fingers and shufflin' her feet, singin'...."

SotD: 033020 – “Making Every Minute Count”- Spanky and Our Gang (1967)

Hey, All! On this nearly/already Monday, here's some vintage motivation from 1967: "Making Every Minute Count" by the somewhat confusingly-named Spanky and Our Gang. Enjoy, Everyone! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYaHElK5bN8 Hey, Liz...Does it get a 'thumbs-up'?