Sometimes death in a family will bring out the worst in family dynamics & sometimes it brings out the best. I’ve experienced both, but the last week I have seen the best of extended family. We spent a week dealing with the death of my wife’s hoarding uncle, throwing out & selling his lifetime collections of tools, guns, cars & parts, NRA stuff and things that made me think of his racist past. I also had to go thru his life’s work of art & photos that made me sad to dump somebody’s life work. We also got to see his good side thru friends that stepped up to help and say nice things about him (some very diverse friends that accepted his racism as just a part of growing up in that generation). The best part though was the extended family that lived in the area and made sure we wouldn’t stay up all night doing this so would invite us over for meals & drinks each night to make sure our days ended in happy reflection and lots of wine & beer. Enjoy your family people, they are the only one you have.
Condolences to you and your family. This is a song by Dermot Kennedy. For island fires and family. Although a different island than the one that you share with us. He starts slow, adds some gospel flavored background and finishes a little more uptempo. Hang in there.
Thank you. Ironically today is his birthday & wherever he is he is building hot rods for someone.
Hotrod? This is obligatory!
Commander Cody & His lost Planet Airmen – Hot Rod Lincoln 1974
The brilliant and enigmatic Arthur Lee, with his band, Love.
I’m sorry for your loss, Loveshaq.
Brian Wilson – Love and Mercy
John Cale – Big White Cloud
Seven Days of Motorhead, pt.5
Eventually, even Lemmy took his turn with the Bo Diddley beat. By now Mikkey Dee had replaced Philthy Animal, who had recently left the band for the second and final time.
I must say I am a little disappointed, LemmyKilmister.
Here we are at day five of Motörhead and we have yet to see a picture of Lemmy with his head tilted back, singing to the ceiling! That is one of me favorite Lemmy things. That and the fact that one of his favorite groups was ABBA!
Wonderful! Thank you, Lemmy!
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…you’re doing the lord’s work there, proph…not to mention the lion’s share…so at least one of them really ought to be paying you, all other things being equal?
Serious condolences, Loveshaq, and gallows humor:
sorry for your loss mate
At the very least, I dig his taste in cars. Triumphs and Saabs. Good stuff.
Home – “Family”
Actually not his garage just a reasonable similar mess. He had a 57 T bird w/ a corvette motor, 69 Cadi, 58 Ford truck w/ a Chevy motor & a dune buggy w/ a corvair motor. He was kinda crazy mechanic.
…seemed appropriate?
[condolences, in any case…]
Jim Lauderdale did a great cover of this, but it seems that even YouTube has its limits.
I’m sorry for your loss Loveshaq and I hope you’re able to find comfort during this time.
Robert Randolph and the Family Band — I Need More Love
I almost posted Robert Randolph’s Baptise Me yesterday!
LOL! I thought about ‘Baptise Me’ and ‘Born Again’!
I couldn’t think of any family songs and when I think family I always remember Robert Randolph
Sorry for your loss Loveshaq.
R.E.M. – Everybody Hurts:
…that sounds like a lot to process in more ways than one…but in honor of that extended family of yours & the fact they turned out when it was needful
The Vaughan Brothers – Hard To Be
Condolences. Sorting through a life that’s over is one of the things people rarely talk about and is often one of the most difficult part of loss.
Family is a mix of everything. My mom’s side fell apart due to the assholish tendencies of her brothers (and in laws.)
Had probably the worst interview I’ve had in 5 years. Due to being dead tired and sluggish from lack of sleep. Part due to night shift and part having had to study for and write a test (for a work related course.)