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Lsgp, Yes that's why Sharon got killed basically Mansonnthought he still lived there and sent his trippy hippies to murder all the rich folks.He called it Helter Skelter.He loved The Beatles and lots of LSD.
Lsgp, I dont remember it but my family stayed and had dealings with them when they stayed at spawn Ranch.My Dad is part of the Hells Angel's and they used to run guns and drugs for the Hells Angel's Chapter.They were even too creepy for my people and you know how crazy Hells Angel's were.My Aunt told me they even gave their children dope and let them take acid trips with them .That's nuts.
Rainbow, thank you so much for that beautiful link. It's a favorite song of mine and there are so many wonderful versions out there. I'd heard the Il Divo version before, but this time I've saved it to one of my files. I've always loved bagpipes, and I have to admit that when they begin to sing right after the bagpipes it always brings tears to my eyes.
I'm also heartened Rainbow by the many acts of kindness during this dark time. Yesterday the teachers of the children in my neighborhood drove in a car parade around the neighborhood just to see the kids. They had balloons, placards and lots of honking horns. The kids loved it! It was unseasonably warm so many were outside playing in their own yards and since the "parade" was scheduled, the kids also had signs and shows of support for the teachers. My neighborhood has really pulled together with offers of help and shows of kindness to each other. As we sat outside in our driveways calling back and forth to each other it was such a feeling of community.
Jo T, I remember when Steven shared the David France documentary and I, too, watched it. Seeing that quilt laid out, hearing the roll call of names was so moving. I wasn't expecting to hear Freddie's name and it jolted me. I haven't read "And the Band Played On" though I have seen the movie.
I'm also heartened Rainbow by the many acts of kindness during this dark time. Yesterday the teachers of the children in my neighborhood drove in a car parade around the neighborhood just to see the kids. They had balloons, placards and lots of honking horns. The kids loved it! It was unseasonably warm so many were outside playing in their own yards and since the "parade" was scheduled, the kids also had signs and shows of support for the teachers. My neighborhood has really pulled together with offers of help and shows of kindness to each other. As we sat outside in our driveways calling back and forth to each other it was such a feeling of community.
Jo T, I remember when Steven shared the David France documentary and I, too, watched it. Seeing that quilt laid out, hearing the roll call of names was so moving. I wasn't expecting to hear Freddie's name and it jolted me. I haven't read "And the Band Played On" though I have seen the movie.
Many lives were lost with Aids epidemic everyone man or woman was someones friend, brother, son, Dauhter, aunt, Or Uncle.I often thought I wonder how many of these people died alone and had no support from family it leaves a lump in my throat.Everyone was just being young out celebrating and enjoying life and the grime Reiper came in like a tornado and destroyed one life and spared another it didnt disriminate.How did their mother's go on I know from experience most mothers and their sons are close. They know their sons better than anyone.To lose them like that with this terrible virus would be a never ending suffering and pain that their sons and Daughters died in the 30s and didnt see love now marriage and retirement.But yes when I think of that quilt I automatically think of loneliness dying alone being scared and their mothers.
I've no wisdom to impart, no review of books or movies to debate and discuss, and certainly no suggestions for parents/grandparents supervising home schooling. But there are some funny ditties out there to lighten the load--and with good messaging for us all. If you're offended at "colorful" language, these might not be for you.
On the other hand, you're all Freddie Mercury fans, so scratch that last statement. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1OCZRann8w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0-2XxgHIXk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1akrvtbQluZBWh43vrFfY9c56QcIh3AqUuZoi1K0OuZB9hVJS6thidQAA
Bohemian Rhapsody for the age of covid: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/29/823438941/yes-pandemic-musical-parodies-are-a-thing-now
On the other hand, you're all Freddie Mercury fans, so scratch that last statement. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1OCZRann8w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0-2XxgHIXk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1akrvtbQluZBWh43vrFfY9c56QcIh3AqUuZoi1K0OuZB9hVJS6thidQAA
Bohemian Rhapsody for the age of covid: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/29/823438941/yes-pandemic-musical-parodies-are-a-thing-now
Sorry, forgot to take the "s" out of the last link:
http://www.npr.org/2020/03/29/823438941/yes-pandemic-musical-parodies-are-a-thing-now
http://www.npr.org/2020/03/29/823438941/yes-pandemic-musical-parodies-are-a-thing-now
TUHI, you made me laugh. I absolutely think humor is incredibly important now. I particularly loved the Broadway parody and immediately sent it to me B'way friends. Thanks!!!
Wow...so many good posts to answer, I fear I will miss out on responding to a few! On The Beach Boys connection (from the Manson stuff), I read Brian Wilson’s book last year...it was good but what a life that guy has had. I do recommend it. Speaking of that, I also saw him in concert last summer, and it was the saddest thing. I was excited, thinking it would be my chance to see a piece of something famous. He had recently had back surgery, he shuffled out with a walker and needed help sitting down at the piano. He sang maybe 2 or 3 of the songs overall, and his voice was so bad he could not carry the tune...the whole crowd (of which there were very few, actually) was embarrassed for him, and sitting there you just didn’t know what to do. We clapped and supported him but it was awkward as I’ve ever felt. Luckily the rest of the band was fantastic and covered for him.
Rainbow, congrats on the shirt, that is enough to lift the spirits! I broke down and ordered the t shirt of Freddie at the piano looking like Schroeder from the Peanuts cartoon recently and it makes me happy.
Jo T thanks for the reminder, I still need to read “And the Band Played On”.
On another topic, I watched Mick Rock’s documentary called “Shot” on Netflix last night. He is the photographer that took Queen’s picture for the Queen II cover, which later was in the famous BoRap video. He shot tons of famous musicians and groups. The documentary is done a little strangely, but it’s interesting. Talk about another drug-filled life....the 70s was quite a time!
Rainbow, congrats on the shirt, that is enough to lift the spirits! I broke down and ordered the t shirt of Freddie at the piano looking like Schroeder from the Peanuts cartoon recently and it makes me happy.
Jo T thanks for the reminder, I still need to read “And the Band Played On”.
On another topic, I watched Mick Rock’s documentary called “Shot” on Netflix last night. He is the photographer that took Queen’s picture for the Queen II cover, which later was in the famous BoRap video. He shot tons of famous musicians and groups. The documentary is done a little strangely, but it’s interesting. Talk about another drug-filled life....the 70s was quite a time!
TUHI, Thanks hun glad to see you!Hope you are well.Stay safe and protect yours.
You too, Chevy. Katy, I'm glad you laughed and forwarded the humor. It's sooo important to laugh right now.
You too, Chevy. Katy, I'm glad you laughed and forwarded the humor. It's sooo important to laugh right now.
Good morning fella Quarantinors I had a counseling session by phone today because that's the way they are handling it right now.We starting talking about Elton John and my counselor saw him in concert at a county fair in the state of Iowa before he got rich and famous.I thought that was pretty amazing.We started discussing how his childhood affected his life.His father to me was so disconnected with him.His mother wasnt much better.A child usually has one parent their close too but this poor child had noone .He found comfort in his piano and music.I really can relate to this boy.People wonder how he became such an amazing singer and artist well it's simple his dysfunctunctional childhood.It also had a price he paid though throughout the years his substance abuse and the fact his parents never really came around to the fact he was gay.It makes you wonder how many artist out there came from dysfunctional past and came out on the other end of the rainbow.
@Katydy5
I also read novels, but try to read more "classics", although I still have a soft spot for SciFi. The only Jack London novel I have read so far is "The Iron Heel", a dystopian story. The same applies to Twain and "Gilded Age". I still have many gaps in literature. Regarding history books on US wars, I have read 2 or 3 about the early years of Vietnam due to my interest into the JFK assassination. I was part of a group organizing annual silent movie Symposiums. In ´14 we did one about WW1. I read quite a lot material about it, especially medical and psychiatric aspects and the way crippled veterans and shell shock vicims ("war quiverers" in German) were treated and presented in media which was appalling. Last year I read "Genius for War" by Trevor N. Dupuy. It´s about the history of the Prussian, later German Joint Chiefs of Staff, the oldest Institution of its kind in the world (founded in early 19th century). France, the US and other countries followed suit later with their own JCS. What was surprizing to me was that the picture of the disciplined, obedient Prussian Military officer who would easily merge with the Nazi soldier was not entirely true.
@MyHumanZoo
Wilson also has a history of drug abuse and psychiatric illness. That must have damaged his voice. Also, sedating drugs can turn you into emotionless zombies and make you tired. I on once saw an interview with Mike Love saying that Wilson is not in really in control, the people behind him are. So Maybe they put Wilson udner pressure to perform even though he´s not fit enough. I feel nothing but sympathy for Brian Wilson.
@Joe T
Hi! When I saw Dr. Fauci at the press conferences for the first time, I recognized him immediately. "That´s the guy whom Larry Kramer called "an incompetent idiot" in the Eighties." :D
According to this article, they have been friends since then:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/while-coronavirus-rages-in-dr-fauci-we-trust
I also read novels, but try to read more "classics", although I still have a soft spot for SciFi. The only Jack London novel I have read so far is "The Iron Heel", a dystopian story. The same applies to Twain and "Gilded Age". I still have many gaps in literature. Regarding history books on US wars, I have read 2 or 3 about the early years of Vietnam due to my interest into the JFK assassination. I was part of a group organizing annual silent movie Symposiums. In ´14 we did one about WW1. I read quite a lot material about it, especially medical and psychiatric aspects and the way crippled veterans and shell shock vicims ("war quiverers" in German) were treated and presented in media which was appalling. Last year I read "Genius for War" by Trevor N. Dupuy. It´s about the history of the Prussian, later German Joint Chiefs of Staff, the oldest Institution of its kind in the world (founded in early 19th century). France, the US and other countries followed suit later with their own JCS. What was surprizing to me was that the picture of the disciplined, obedient Prussian Military officer who would easily merge with the Nazi soldier was not entirely true.
@MyHumanZoo
Wilson also has a history of drug abuse and psychiatric illness. That must have damaged his voice. Also, sedating drugs can turn you into emotionless zombies and make you tired. I on once saw an interview with Mike Love saying that Wilson is not in really in control, the people behind him are. So Maybe they put Wilson udner pressure to perform even though he´s not fit enough. I feel nothing but sympathy for Brian Wilson.
@Joe T
Hi! When I saw Dr. Fauci at the press conferences for the first time, I recognized him immediately. "That´s the guy whom Larry Kramer called "an incompetent idiot" in the Eighties." :D
According to this article, they have been friends since then:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/while-coronavirus-rages-in-dr-fauci-we-trust
Anyone interested on Netflix there is an awesome documentary on Joe king murder it's about animal rights .Its very interesting.