So, The fourth Christmas without Suze....I'm surprised it's been the hardest. I can't help but feel like I've been letting people down with my lack of energy and my inability to care about doing things. I actually care but I can't motive myself to get things started. It's funny but once I start it's easy but getting started is incredibly hard. I just want to be relevant........and not a burden. The holidays will never be the same!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Friday, July 29, 2011
Petition Time
Check it out ... we could actually change our country ....
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/sanity/
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/sanity/
Sunday, July 24, 2011
I Got The Blues.....
My outlook on life has been radically changed over these last few years. The loss of my beloved Susan on April Fools Day 2009 didn't start it ... but certainly poured gas on it and struck the match .... burning through all positive indicators of my future. Obliterating the hope of a radical change in politics that I'd hoped the congress would at least do its duty and support the new President.
Also, the loss of the physical ability to continue my job as a cook (chef is so imperial sounding) added to my ever growing list of negatives. Fighting (yes, not just applying) for help via a social security disability claim for damn near two years has left me even more depressed. A condition known as Fibromyalgia (PAIN!!!) was added to my Diabetes and Asthma. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome had been dogging me for many years and was unexplained until recently.
Stuck in the house for 98% of the time... I've have been watching much more TV than ever that caused addiction to political shows starting during the 2008 Presidential Campaign and continues today with the crazy tea bagger supported rethuglican "newbies" in the house of representatives and Governers.
I understand we had a two party system for over a hundred years but that has changed. Right wingers signing Grover Norquist's pledge should just tear it up and refute the "not one penny of tax increase" horse shit that has congress and the President in a phony debt ceiling battle because they are adding on a ton of shit to it when it normally is considered house cleaning. A one line paper that usually took a show of hands in Congress because it was needed to pay for programs that had already passed the congress and needed to be paid for. you know, a couple wars,bailing out wall street and the banks, unemployment, and a bunch of other things.
Now they want money from social security (that pays for itself and when it has a bonus it lends it to the government (pay THAT back) and Medicare, that has exploded due to shitty medical expense explosion that must be brought under control.
Congress is REALLY broken this time. Bills that we have piled up for 12 years suddenly need to be payed for by senior citizens, school children, teachers, firemen, policemen, etc., etc., etc.?
Do I need to move to another country? Do you? I got the blues....BIG TIME!!!
Also, the loss of the physical ability to continue my job as a cook (chef is so imperial sounding) added to my ever growing list of negatives. Fighting (yes, not just applying) for help via a social security disability claim for damn near two years has left me even more depressed. A condition known as Fibromyalgia (PAIN!!!) was added to my Diabetes and Asthma. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome had been dogging me for many years and was unexplained until recently.
Stuck in the house for 98% of the time... I've have been watching much more TV than ever that caused addiction to political shows starting during the 2008 Presidential Campaign and continues today with the crazy tea bagger supported rethuglican "newbies" in the house of representatives and Governers.
I understand we had a two party system for over a hundred years but that has changed. Right wingers signing Grover Norquist's pledge should just tear it up and refute the "not one penny of tax increase" horse shit that has congress and the President in a phony debt ceiling battle because they are adding on a ton of shit to it when it normally is considered house cleaning. A one line paper that usually took a show of hands in Congress because it was needed to pay for programs that had already passed the congress and needed to be paid for. you know, a couple wars,bailing out wall street and the banks, unemployment, and a bunch of other things.
Now they want money from social security (that pays for itself and when it has a bonus it lends it to the government (pay THAT back) and Medicare, that has exploded due to shitty medical expense explosion that must be brought under control.
Congress is REALLY broken this time. Bills that we have piled up for 12 years suddenly need to be payed for by senior citizens, school children, teachers, firemen, policemen, etc., etc., etc.?
Do I need to move to another country? Do you? I got the blues....BIG TIME!!!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Gotta Revolution!!
This blog was about blues music.... right now it's about my personal blues. Well... yours too.. if you paying even minimal attention to what's happening in the USA ... you hafta be depressed. All the robber barons of our past have sardonic grins on their dead faces ... we are returning to their reality... the hard work done to undo all the terrible shit they inflicted on this country are being repealed!! If you have young children... get ready... they will be workin' in unsafe factory jobs soon. We are just pawns of the rich and their multinational interests.
Reaching retirement age? guess again. Paid social security your whole life? Tough shit!! Sick? Curl up and die! The only chance to reverse this trend is:
1. No more lobbyists
2 campaign finance reform
3 term limits
4 machete bearing crowds of pissed off Americans storming congress
5 tax billionaire people and their corporations (maybe that should be number 1)
My life sucks and doesn't look like it's gonna improve ... give me a machete!!!
Listen to the music at Bandana Blues and meditate .... it helps me ... for an hour or two.......
What do you think??
Reaching retirement age? guess again. Paid social security your whole life? Tough shit!! Sick? Curl up and die! The only chance to reverse this trend is:
1. No more lobbyists
2 campaign finance reform
3 term limits
4 machete bearing crowds of pissed off Americans storming congress
5 tax billionaire people and their corporations (maybe that should be number 1)
My life sucks and doesn't look like it's gonna improve ... give me a machete!!!
Listen to the music at Bandana Blues and meditate .... it helps me ... for an hour or two.......
What do you think??
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
nauseous
Nausea! Not caused by something ingested, but by watching TV shows about the fascist take over of our country by Repuglicans financed by large corporations. Everything I believed about this country is turning out to be wrong. The last 11 years have proven that we (normal Joes) are just cannon fodder and consumers (it was obvious for over a hundred years but I'm usually the last to know anything). Kept fat and dumbed down by the true leaders of this country. Even the founding fathers knew that human beings are intrinsically evil and out to grab your wares and keep them for their own without a hint of regard for fairness or compassion. They tried their best to create a document to help prevent what has happened to this country, I am however, sure that they knew it was an impossible task.
Wanna join me in this Nauseous state, or do you prefer to keep your blinders on? Get ajolt in the groin that will open your eyes by watching Terrorstorm by Alex Jones. If you have Netflix .. it is watchable for free... but you will pay a price ... your cherry will be popped and you'll wanna tell everyone about it.
Watch it and let me know if you are nauseous.
Wanna join me in this Nauseous state, or do you prefer to keep your blinders on? Get ajolt in the groin that will open your eyes by watching Terrorstorm by Alex Jones. If you have Netflix .. it is watchable for free... but you will pay a price ... your cherry will be popped and you'll wanna tell everyone about it.
Watch it and let me know if you are nauseous.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Obama Speech 04.13.11
I felt equally buoyed and dismayed by the Prez speech.... it was great... but the republican machine will grind it to pieces with spin, alternate baked "financial numbers" and opinions told to them by rich despots like the Koch Bros. that the play-dough minded subscribers to Fox News will eat up like candy and IGNORE the facts.
I wish him luck... along with the aging baby boomers that I am one of.
Listen to some blues and feel better...... you could be Libyan.
I wish him luck... along with the aging baby boomers that I am one of.
Listen to some blues and feel better...... you could be Libyan.
Thursday, April 07, 2011
WTF?
The world is in such a state that it is depressing to even follow news stories about it. It doesn't help my personal outlook on life in general. There isn't enough positive things happening to make me feel remotely optimistic about our spinning (out of control) planet.
Just something to cause me to spontaneously smile does not happen on a daily basis. However, about the only thing that affects my mood in a positive direction is my love of listening to great music ... I can still do that. If I became deaf I'd end my life.
So,... join me in smiling when I play music for us on the provided link ... email me if it helps you smile too.... that would make my smile wider. Just click on WTF?
Just something to cause me to spontaneously smile does not happen on a daily basis. However, about the only thing that affects my mood in a positive direction is my love of listening to great music ... I can still do that. If I became deaf I'd end my life.
So,... join me in smiling when I play music for us on the provided link ... email me if it helps you smile too.... that would make my smile wider. Just click on WTF?
Friday, February 25, 2011
Just a moment....
Hey Y'all!!
Here is the link to hundreds of podcasts of blues and r&b from me & Spinner. No getting bored with this mega-source of great music. Remember?
Lotsa NEW CDz sampled on this weeks show with a blast from the past from a vinyl LP....
Check'er out and spread the word........
B
Here is the link to hundreds of podcasts of blues and r&b from me & Spinner. No getting bored with this mega-source of great music. Remember?
Lotsa NEW CDz sampled on this weeks show with a blast from the past from a vinyl LP....
Check'er out and spread the word........
B
Monday, September 06, 2010
jesus key- ricest
Anybody still look at this? I have changed in dramatic fashion. No longer the perpetual smile or desire to.
I'll be back if anyone wants....
I'll be back if anyone wants....
Sunday, October 21, 2007
playlist:B&S Show#213
show#213
10.21.07
10.21.07
Artist Title Album Label Composer
Bullfrog Brown Wicked Grin Tundra Andres Roots
Bullfrog Brown Wicked Grin Tundra Andres Roots
Spinner's Section:
playing (with) the ladies
Angela Strehli: still a fool (Strehli) (Deja Blue, House Of Blues, 1998)
Deborah Coleman: don't start the car (Kevin Bowe) (Time Bomb, Ruf, 2007)
Sue Foley: two moons gone (Foley) (Time Bomb, Ruf, 2007)
Roxanne Potvin: hittin' on notin' (Potvin) (Time Bomb, Ruf, 2007)
Bonnie Raitt: gnawin' on it (Raitt, Rogers) (Silver Lining, Capitol, 2002)
Barrelhouse: walking in time (Schoemaker, LaPorte) (Walking In Time, Munich, 2002)
Back To Beardo:
Artist Title Album Label Composer
Susan Tedeschi The Danger Zone Hope And Desire,Verve
Etta James Spoonful At Last!,Chess
Renee Austin U-Haul Right About Love - BPCD 5099 Blind Pig Austin,
Susan Tedeschi The Danger Zone Hope And Desire,Verve
Etta James Spoonful At Last!,Chess
Renee Austin U-Haul Right About Love - BPCD 5099 Blind Pig Austin,
Reneé/Kevin Bowe
Bo Diddley Bo Diddley 20th Century Masters: The Mil MCA Bo
Bo Diddley Bo Diddley 20th Century Masters: The Mil MCA Bo
Diddley
Rockin' Jake Band baby what you want me to do 5 pm breakfast
Little Milton If Walls Could Talk (Single V Rockin' The Blues,MCA
Rockin' Jake Band baby what you want me to do 5 pm breakfast
Little Milton If Walls Could Talk (Single V Rockin' The Blues,MCA
#VALUE!
Smokin' Joe Kubek Feat. Bnois Worst Heartache Take Your Best Shot,
Smokin' Joe Kubek Feat. Bnois Worst Heartache Take Your Best Shot,
Bullseye
Jason Ricci & New Blood Dodecahedron Rocket Number 9
Walter Trout Mercy Relentless,Ruf
Otis Redding Mr. Pitiful I've Been Loving You Too Long
Jason Ricci & New Blood Dodecahedron Rocket Number 9
Walter Trout Mercy Relentless,Ruf
Otis Redding Mr. Pitiful I've Been Loving You Too Long
http://www.aworldofblues.com for 24/7 blues...... Beardo 10am to 1pm EST of America
Sunday, Monday and Wednesday
Monday, April 30, 2007
Hurry Up!!!
H.R. 2060, The Internet Radio Equality Act was introduced by Representatives Jay Inslee (D-WA) and Donald Manzullo (R-IL ) to save the Internet radio industry. Please call your congressperson to ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 2060.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Sunday, January 28, 2007
JLW NEWS
I was on the cruise and talked to Joe just before his removal to medical help. He was in a wheelchair and in extreme pain. Just the night before he tore everyone a new one with Tommy Castro at the all night jam.
Don't just wish him well... send him cash money here:
It's fast and easy... you can use a credit card through paypal even if you don't have an account.
I urge you to check out what Soul Fixin' is all about. The work they are doing now and future projects urgently need your tax deductable contributions. Professional volunteers are also in demand. Step up to the plate...NOW!
Contributions made by cruisers during Watermelon Slim's set brought tears to the eyes of battle hardened M.C. Chip Eagle, who was heard muttering, "I LOVE these people!"
Me too....
Beardo
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Gore weighs in
Check this out...from the today show this morning:
http://thinkprogress.org/2006/12/06/gore-iraq-bush/
It has a transcript if you don't have the bandwidth to view the clip....
http://thinkprogress.org/2006/12/06/gore-iraq-bush/
It has a transcript if you don't have the bandwidth to view the clip....
Iraq
Looking forward to the Baker Plan being revealed, I started looking for info and found this informative artice by Chris Dickey of Newsweek Interntional:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16072946/site/newsweek/
It paints a picture that makes Bushspeak just that..... get the troops the fuck out of there...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16072946/site/newsweek/
It paints a picture that makes Bushspeak just that..... get the troops the fuck out of there...
Monday, December 04, 2006
Surprise!!!
What we have here is a failure to communicate! Thanks to Struther Martin for that oh-so-trueism. Hi boys and girls. I see there have been so changes around Blogger since the last time I was here (JUNE!!).
Lotsa changes around the old homestead too. I no longer am affiliated with Highway 49 booking agency, Beau is in college, and my diabetes medicine sucks ass. Hopefully, we will get a better handle on that with today's DR. visit. I sent him a letter with all my bitched on it a couple weks ago, so cross your fingers that he gets it right this time.
To more pleasant news, I will be on the BIG BLUE BOAT again this year and can't wait. Look for a wrap up of that mess late January on Blueswax and our podcast with Beardo & Spinner.
Ya know, if you STILL haven't figured out how to subscribe, to automaticly get the weekly show downloaded to whatever mp3 device you choose.... listen to this:
Feedburner will send you an email with a link to the show whenever there is a new one. What's this mean? It means once you sign up here (only takes a minute and no spyware or selling of your address or other emails) the show can be played or downloaded right from the email.
WOW!! If you are into it... sign up some friends!!!
Ok, this posting will hopefully continue now that I have some time...
Beardo has left the building!
Lotsa changes around the old homestead too. I no longer am affiliated with Highway 49 booking agency, Beau is in college, and my diabetes medicine sucks ass. Hopefully, we will get a better handle on that with today's DR. visit. I sent him a letter with all my bitched on it a couple weks ago, so cross your fingers that he gets it right this time.
To more pleasant news, I will be on the BIG BLUE BOAT again this year and can't wait. Look for a wrap up of that mess late January on Blueswax and our podcast with Beardo & Spinner.
Ya know, if you STILL haven't figured out how to subscribe, to automaticly get the weekly show downloaded to whatever mp3 device you choose.... listen to this:
Feedburner will send you an email with a link to the show whenever there is a new one. What's this mean? It means once you sign up here (only takes a minute and no spyware or selling of your address or other emails) the show can be played or downloaded right from the email.
WOW!! If you are into it... sign up some friends!!!
Ok, this posting will hopefully continue now that I have some time...
Beardo has left the building!
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Saturday, June 03, 2006
So what?
Yeah teah yeah...... I know. long time no post. As you get older time really fuckin' flies...
Just a note hear to remind you of our annual gig, The 16th Annual Bandana Blues this August 5th... go to the website for details AND a short audio file you can download thet speaks of what is going on this year and some music from the artists playing.... it shoiuld be up and running by next week.
Also, mark your calendar for June 34th as Michael Powers appears at NXNW just outside Philly. More about that as it gets closer...let's rock the house that night...I'll be there...how 'bout you??
Beardo
Just a note hear to remind you of our annual gig, The 16th Annual Bandana Blues this August 5th... go to the website for details AND a short audio file you can download thet speaks of what is going on this year and some music from the artists playing.... it shoiuld be up and running by next week.
Also, mark your calendar for June 34th as Michael Powers appears at NXNW just outside Philly. More about that as it gets closer...let's rock the house that night...I'll be there...how 'bout you??
Beardo
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Jason Ricci
Wow!
It's been way too long....
Finally saw Jason Ricci last Sunday. Great guy and one-of-a-kind harp player. You really need to check him out... he is featured on show#142 and more on the all live show #143 this week.
It's been way too long....
Finally saw Jason Ricci last Sunday. Great guy and one-of-a-kind harp player. You really need to check him out... he is featured on show#142 and more on the all live show #143 this week.
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