Monthly Archives: January 2024

Moving on up and Intrusive Thoughts

Musings

Got to on keep trying. Apparently. Even when you are running out of steam. And I am a wee bit I must confess. Today I assembled an exercise bike and it was quite a workout to be honest. Outdoor exercises at this season plays havoc with my arthritis, so it a useful winter compromise. Keeping fit when you don’t regularly gig is I find a problem. So I am slowly trying to build up a little bit of stamina again if I can. Also activity can help alleviate or mitigate depression too which is also a very important for me as well. So in-between practicing and recording and mixing there is now exercise to work in as well. It’s worth a try at least.

The worlds in a pretty bad state now and there’s little that an individual can do really. Public out cry about injustice may well make us feel we are doing something, but it seems that we have less and less power to achieve any sort of leverage and change the mindset of those that rule over us. Power is a drug and those that don’t have it are doomed to waste away. There is no sense left in the whole wide world now.

Here’s a world/jazz genre instrumental. It’s called “Intrusive thoughts”

Facebook: Yes it’s useful and mostly benign except for one thing. The endless rubbish that comes through on messenger from spammers and scammers and phishers. I get it in industrial quantities at times. the messages start like this “Hi” or “How are you”.
Nobody tells you why they are getting in contact for example. It’s almost never anything genuine. Ok its a nuisance but it stil annoys me. Ho hum. Also it is always worth remembering that pretty things may be toxic and dangerous. So don’t always believe what you see.

  • World Keeps On Turning.. Maybe?
    Well at least it did today. Not sure for how long if it depends on the quixotic notions of DJT though. Just been to Clophill lake’s with Alison. Very busy there. Bumped into Steve that briefly drummed with Delta Gypsy’s and his Mrs. A bright Sunny bank holiday Monday. I am very much in space cadet territory at present mentally though. On A Day Such As This Diana Stones Glasscage · On A Day Such As This Only Memories Time seems to be passing very rapidly now. A moment ago it … Continue reading World Keeps On Turning.. Maybe? →
  • April But No Showers Yet
    Today I was at Jon’s in Chesham rehearsing for our next Invisibles gigs. It went fairly well. Plenty of traffic on the M1 as usual but no holdups. I have managed to climb a few personal Everests and K2s one might say over the years. Its a good feeling but where does one go next? And as the Rolling Stones song goes, “You cant always get what you want, but sometimes you get what you need” . I had a critical listen to a few of my more recent released tracks. … Continue reading April But No Showers Yet →
  • And The Beat Goes On…
    Yes, indeed it does. The clocks are on BST again now at least though it is a tad gloomy out there for spring me thinks.The world is still very much in chaos as I write. And it seems now run by morons and or psychopaths or both in a weird symbiotic relationship. Its a little concerning to put it mildly. I am hoping that spring kicking in will make me feel a bit better. Looks like the band and trio will keep going. I am mostly mildly anxious at times. Not … Continue reading And The Beat Goes On… →
  • Today At Least We Are Still Here
    The latest middle east conflict is showing no signs of calming down yet. Who knows where that will lead? Its very unsettling. The thing is I feel better mentally not chasing stuff. I will let the live music opportunity’s come to me at least for the moment. Not being able to get gigs was actually making me feel worse about things. I do use social media a lot: 1# to promote my musical doings 2# to help support and encourage with their own artistic efforts 3# to share things I thing … Continue reading Today At Least We Are Still Here →
  • Whatever
    Well who knows. First care home St Paddy’s gig .It went fairly well and I have a run of them this week. A Stick thin old lady in chair with a full size baby doll in her arms she and could hear the music but she was somewhere back in her past i suppose. After these gigs am back into live music purdah Its all or nothing at present it seems. I am having more generalised low level anxiety again. After the next few gigs I may just try and work … Continue reading Whatever →




Fluffy Pink Dream Land

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Here are chatGPTs reasons or excuses… Not entirely convincing to be honest.

People can let you down and disappoint for various reasons, and it’s essential to recognize that individuals are complex and influenced by different factors. Here are some common reasons why people may let you down:

And here is a song: Fluffy Pink Dreamland
Just for you 🙂

  1. Communication breakdown:
  • Misunderstandings and lack of clear communication can lead to unmet expectations and disappointment.
  • Unrealistic expectations:
  • Sometimes, people may not be aware of your expectations, or they may have unrealistic expectations themselves, leading to disappointment when reality doesn’t align with those expectations.
  • Different priorities:
  • People have different priorities in life, and what might be important to you may not hold the same significance for someone else. This misalignment can lead to letdowns.
  • Lack of commitment:
  • Some individuals may struggle with commitment, whether it’s to relationships, responsibilities, or promises. This can result in disappointment when they fail to follow through.
  • Personal issues:
  • Everyone faces personal challenges and difficulties. External factors such as stress, health issues, or personal problems can impact someone’s ability to meet expectations.
  • Incompatibility:
  • Differences in values, goals, or lifestyles can lead to disappointment, especially when those differences become apparent over time.
  • Selfishness:
  • Some people may prioritize their needs and desires over others, leading to actions that let others down.
  • Lack of empathy:
  • Insufficient understanding or empathy towards your feelings and needs can result in behavior that causes disappointment.
  • Poor time management:
  • Some people struggle with managing their time effectively, leading to delays, missed deadlines, or unfulfilled promises.
  • Fear of commitment or failure:
    • Fear can hinder people from fully committing to relationships or responsibilities, causing them to let others down to avoid potential failure or disappointment.
  • Changing circumstances:
    • Life is dynamic, and unexpected changes in circumstances, such as job loss or family issues, can affect someone’s ability to fulfill commitments.
  • Lack of accountability:
    • Some individuals may find it challenging to take responsibility for their actions or admit when they fall short, contributing to disappointment.

It’s important to approach these situations with empathy, understanding that people may have their own struggles and reasons for their actions. Open communication and managing expectations can help mitigate disappointment in relation

But maybe sometimes….

Fear and the  inevitable decline or its nearly my birthday again

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Doom is just around the corner. Perhaps? Or around the next corner maybe. Suddenly the inevitable can be seen in a fleeting glimpse in the corner of your eye. You try to avoid the temptation but alas you fingers flick towards the Google search box on your android and you type the words wanting to know how long you might have left. Not that long so pull your finger out and get on with it old chum says the AI oracle in very short order. So trying to distract myself from the notion that we only get one shot at this I attempt to keep calm and carry on anyway.

January proceeds as expected so far. Interspersed with mild burst of paranoia.
I just had the exercise bike delivered. Great fun getting it up the stairs as its 21 kg or 3 stone and a bit… The box went up end over end on the steps with a bit of shoving from my thighs. So that’s some serious cardio training even before I got it out of the box. I hope it will help keep up my stamina during the winter months when taking walks is not always that great when the cold starts to bite. It also has a couple of extra resistance training aids too. I have a bit too much belly and I would like to see if I can shift some of it also my core muscles are weak and that makes my back worse too. So I shall try and work it in with my other exercises too. I am not expecting miracles but who knows it should help a little. The pain is real as they say. Snap, Crackle and Pop.

Weird Synchronicity

It’s so tiring though. So here is an old tune that needs a few more plays I feel. I am continuing to work on stuff as usual of course and seeing if I can find a few new tricks along the way too.

And as ever the world falls apart around us minute by minute of course.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace

Peace means societal friendship and harmony in the absence of hostility and violence. In a social sense, peace is commonly used to mean a lack of conflict (such as war) and freedom from fear of violence between individuals or groups.

“Psychological peace” (such as peaceful thinking and emotions) is less well-defined, yet perhaps a necessary precursor to establishing “behavioural peace”. Peaceful behaviour sometimes results from a “peaceful inner disposition”. It has been argued by some that inner qualities such as tranquility, patience, respect, compassion, kindness, self-control, courage, moderation, forgiveness, equanimity, and the ability to see the big picture can promote peace within an individual, regardless of the external circumstances of their life.

Etymology

Before the word ‘peace’ came into English lexicon, Anglo-Saxons used a phrase “friðu sibb” for “pledge of peace”.

The term ‘peace’ originates from the Anglo-French pes, and the Old French pais, meaning “peace, reconciliation, silence, agreement” (11th century).[3] The Anglo-French term pes itself comes from the Latin pax, meaning “peace, compact, agreement, treaty of peace, tranquility, absence of hostility, harmony.”

The English word came into use in various personal greetings from c. 1300 as a translation of the Hebrew word shalom, which, according to Jewish theology, comes from a Hebrew verb meaning ‘to be complete, whole’.[4] Although “peace” is the usual translation, it is an incomplete one, because shalom, which is also cognate with the Arabic salaam, has multiple other meanings in addition to peace, including justice, good health, safety, well-being, prosperity, equity, security, good fortune, and friendliness, as well as simply the greetings, “hello” and “goodbye”.[5]

If only…