Electric unicycle I think

I’ve seen so many. Stevie Ray Vaughan at the Variety Theater in Cleveland, Oh, USA, in 1984. He was new to the scene, and he played from his heart. It was pure and moved me in a way few other musicians have. I saw him 6 more times before he died.

Motorhead at the same Variety Theater, maybe 1985. It was the loudest show I’ve ever seen. The ceiling fell in chunks, and they had to stop the show before the building broke apart. Absolutely incredible.

Equality Rocks in Washington DC, 2000. Melissa Etheridge, George Michael, The Indigo Girls, k.d. lang, Pet Shop Boys, and more… all in one place. The entire RFK Stadium was silent for Melissa Etheridge’s Scarecrow. It still makes me cry.

Halestorm, Lita Ford, and Dorothy in Raleigh, NC, USA. We went for Halestorm- Lzzy has one of the best voices in rock, ever. I was super psyched to see Lita Ford- I’ve been a fan since her Runaways days and haven’t seen her live. But for me, the showstopper was Dorothy- an unknown who’s song Gun in My Hand echoed in my head until I was able to buy her album months later when it was released. I’ve seen her 4 times since.

Orianthi in November 2023, Detroit, MI, USA. She had incredible talent, and being able to see her in a small club with a few hundred people is an experience I will never forget. She, like SRV, plays from her heart. She rocked that place. I also saw her in Colombis, OH. I can’t wait to see her again. Ori, if you see this, I think that I know you. I had my hands up to show you.

Last was my most recent concert, 12 July 2024. Amanda Marshall and Colin James at The Budweiser Stage in Toronto, Ontario, CA. I heard Amanda and Colin on the 96 FM from London, Ontario, across Lake Erie in 95 or 96. Amanda’s Let It Rain blew me away. Her voice is incredible. Colin’s Voodoo Thing was one of the most fun Texas Blues sings I’ve heard since SRV. I saw Amanda in 1997 or 98 when she was just starting out. She was great. Then she had a fight with Sony Music CA and didn’t record or play for 25 years. I own every album either of them have recorded. All of Amanda’s compilations and everything Colin did from blues to big band. The July show was the first big show since Amanda returned. It was pouring rain as I walked into the amphitheater. I was in the second row, dead center. Colin opened with Voodoo Thing, and it only got better. I was on my feet from the beginning of the set to the end. I sang every word. Colin was everything I hoped he would be. I’m going to see him again this month. Then Amanda took the stage. The emotion was palpable. She opened with Let It Rain and never slowed down. I, a 57 yr old guy, sang every word along with the women on my right and the couple on my left. We were all on our feet dancing and singing the whole show. Amanda’s voice, timing, sense of humor, and musicality have only gotten better. I look forward to seeing her again soon.

Paul Auster’s New York Trilogy. If you haven’t read them, you’re missing something important.

Thanks for sharing. You’re very nice look looking.

I have a standing every 2 years on each of my 2 10k gallon tanks. Each year, one gets pumped. That means they both get checked regularly.

Even if it costs $200 for the appointment, it’s worth it to know. They can also likely tell you the size and what they suggest for your situation. They should be able to schedule it for you so you don’t need to remember.

FWIW, ask around to find a reliable, honest septic service provider. Ask your neighbors. Ask your plumber. Ask at the hardware store (if you have an independent or franchise, not a big box. Ask at the plumbing supply store.

I’m 58. And I’m a Motorhead, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden era metalhead. I lived through the first generation of speed metal (e.g. Exciter) and seem to have come through all the head banging without long-term repercussions. And seem to have come through all the head banging without long-term repercussions.

I got into it through friends who played and were in bands. I was stunning them and other bands in the early 80s. I actually recall hearing the guitar from La Grange at about 11 or 12 and realing that a guitar could move me.

I can’t play. I ran sound and did pyrotechnics for my friends. I love it loud. I still do.

In college, in Toledo, OH, there was a great band scene in the late 80s and early 90s. I saw bands like Axel Brice, Exciter, Accept, and more on the bars like Kip’s and Roxanne’s. There were great shows at the Sports Arena. I fell asleep at a Judas Priest/ Megadeath show after a full day of student teaching.

Now, I listen to Halestorm and a lot of the guitar players- Satriani, Vai, Malmsteen, Orianthi.

Is that a Joan Jett title on your tattoo?

Can you still do some prn work if you take the desk job? In my opinion, you should work while you can now to earn what you can now, and take the experience while there are opportunities. Later, you can get the desk job, but for more money, since you’re more experienced. Also, there are opportunities in research/real world evidence/device manufacturers/ software companies outside the healthcare systems for experienced clinicians like yourself (even fully remote ones).

Maybe this current role isn’t perfect for you, but it started you wondering, and that’s good.

I have some that are about 5yrs old. They wear well.
I’d say 10/10 for durability and comfort. 7/10 for fashion- they’re more classic than trendy…

Either you trust him or you don’t. If you’re uncomfortable, then tell him. If you’re just basing this in the past, remember he’s a different person from your ex. Also, if it feels wrong, then trust your instincts. Good luck. And don’t let jealousy ruin a good thing.

This happened in the US. The quality dropped, the prices skyrocketed, and the staff stopped caring. They hid fees in prescriptions- $17 for 30 pills and $15 for 4 more because there’s a $12 dispensing fee hidden in every prescription. It took them a year to finally explain it to me. They fired me as a client (after 20+ years) when I questioned them. Find an independent clinic and support them!

Laurie Anderson Mister Heartbreak https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mister_Heartbreak

What do you call a deer with no eyes, no legs, and no reproductive equipment?

!Still no fucking idea !!<

What do you call a deer with no eyes and no legs!

!Still no idea!<

Correlation does not equal causation!!!

The GOAT

I’d suggest replacing the wheels on your existing cart. Look at either Amazon or a skate shop. I did this and added 5 years to our suitcases. Bonus- they roll better now than they ever did.

My Leki poles are nearly 30 years old and the parts, should they wear out, are replaceable. I highly recommend them. I suggest you try out the different grip choices. Mine are cork and don’t get cold, but aren’t as grippy as other choices. I have YakTrax, but haven’t used them (or needed them) in Iceland or Norway. In the US they were fine, but I’ve used them fewer than 10x in 15 years.

I came here to say this. Fwiw, mine are at least 5 yrs old. I do farm work, yard work, a lot of chainsaw/tree cutting work with them.

The flex version is better than the non flex. Pay attention to the style so you get the pocket/loop configuration you want.

The power disparity was real for you. Only you can define your boundaries. If, in your case, it felt or now feels manipulative or abusive, then it was. As you said, you were starstruck, and I 100% understand that. I was there, too. My s pushed me well out of my comfort zone. In my case, I know it was manipulative, but I don’t regret it. I experienced things I never would have. I felt a connection I believed was deeper and more intense than anything I’d ever imagined. In my case, it was all smoke and mirrors, but I know what I felt. I’ll likely never have another D/s relationship because my s’s lies destroyed my desire to trust anyone the way I’d need to for that type of relationship. All that said, in most relationships, there is some power disparity. You saw an older, more experienced person who offered you something you wanted. To get that, there were rules, and you, at the time, were ok with them. Would you be ok with the rules now? Maybe not, but your view is colored by the past you lived between them and now. IMO, we get to experience things, and we learn from every one of them, or we don’t. If we don’t learn, we repeat mistakes. If we do learn, we hopefully don’t repeat the mistakes. So my answer to you is this. Only you can decide whether it was wrong. If you were happy then, what will you gain from disecting the experience unless you’re contemplating a repeat or a similar relationship. We can never know what goes on in anyone else’s mind. I suggest you don’t try to assing motives or intent. Remember at that time we all saw the end of the world just ahead; many of us made decisions then we might not make now. I doubt this answers any questions for you, but I’m happy to keep this discussion going for as long as you’d like. Feel free to take this to direct/private messages if you’d like.

Did you finish you MPH? What’s your area of interest?