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Herein are some ideas that helped me stop abusing alcohol.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Thursday, December 1, 2022

12 truths I learned from life and writing | Anne Lamott




 

12 truths I learned from life and writing | Anne Lamott

A few days before she turned 61, writer Anne Lamott decided to write down everything she knew for sure. She dives into the nuances of being a human who lives in a confusing, beautiful, emotional world, offering her characteristic life-affirming wisdom and humor on family, writing, the meaning of God, death and more.

https://youtu.be/X41iulkRqZU





Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Help Me · Sonny Boy Williamson II







https://youtu.be/qOu2WB7BrMk



Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Led Zeppelin - Kennedy Center Honors (complete)






https://youtu.be/AAsUq2aIyr8

Led Zeppelin was given tribute at the Kennedy Center Honors on December 2, 2012. It was televised on Dec. 26, 2012. In my opinion, it was probably the best one I have ever seen. Jack Black introduced the band and the performers include The Foo Fighters, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz, and Heart. ALL amazing performances.


Friday, August 26, 2022

What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #86






https://youtu.be/DkS1pkKpILY




In this episode, I discuss the physiological effects that drinking alcohol has on the brain and body at different levels of consumption and over time. 

I also describe genetic differences that predispose certain individuals to alcoholism, binge and habit-drinking. 

I explain alcohol metabolism in simple terms and how it effectively acts as a poison, leading to cellular stress and damage. 

I then explain that it impacts neuronal function and changes our thinking and behavior – hallmarks of inebriation. 

I also discuss how alcohol consumption of different amounts impacts inflammation, stress, neurodegeneration, and cancer risk and negatively impacts the gut microbiome, brain thickness, hormone balance, mood and feelings of motivation. 

Additionally, I discuss the biology of hangovers and describe science-based strategies to mitigate the severity of a hangover. 

Since alcohol is one of the most widely consumed recreational substances, this episode ought to be of relevance to everyone.  

Indeed, even low-to-moderate alcohol consumption negatively impacts the brain and body in direct ways. 

The goal of this episode is to help people make informed decisions about their alcohol consumption that are in keeping with their mental and physical health goals. 

 



Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Willie Nelson - Funny How Time Slips Away, Night Life (Live)





Willie Nelson - Funny How Time Slips Away, Night Life (Live)

https://youtu.be/SEpSWK6WE8c




Elvis Presley - Funny How Time Slips Away (Official Lyric Video)






https://youtu.be/_ZcnT5gqRXk




Billie Holiday - Lady In Satin (1958) (Full Album)




  


https://youtu.be/gncbydxqE4Y




Arranged By, Conductor – Ray Ellis 
Bass – Milt Hinton 
Cello – David Sawyer Concertmaster, 
Violin – George Ockner 
Drums – Ossie Johnson 
Guitar – Barry Galbraith 
Harp – Janet Putnam 
Percussion – Phil Kraus 
Piano – Mal Waldron 
Soprano Vocals – Elise Bretton, Lois, Miriam Workman 
Trombone – J.J. Johnson, Tom Mitchell, Urbie Green 
Trumpet – Mel Davis 
Vocals – Billie Holiday 
Woodwind – Danny Bank, Phil Bodner, Romeo Penque 
Engineer – Fred Plaut 
Producer – Irving Townsend 


A1 I'm A Fool To Want You 0:00 
A2 For Heaven's Sake 3:24 
A3 You Don't Know What Love Is 6:53 
A4 I Get Along Without You Very Well 10:44 
A5 For All We Know 13:45 
A6 Violets For Your Furs 16:40 

B1 You've Changed 20:06 
B2 It's Easy To Remember 23:26 
B3 But Beautiful 27:29 
B4 Glad To Be Unhappy 32:00 
B5 I'll Be Around 36:10 
B6 The End Of A Love Affair 39:35 


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ARTIST
Billie Holiday
WRITERS
Jack Wolf+2 more
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Saturday, August 13, 2022

Ray Nance ‎– Huffin' 'N' Puffin' ( Full Album )




 

Ray Nance ‎– Huffin' 'N' Puffin' ( Full Album )


https://youtu.be/ooxOaYgQsnc


Trumpet – Ray Nance.... Violin – Ray Nance.... Vocals – Ray Nance.... Bass – Ron Mathewson.... Drums – Daniel Humair.... Piano – Kenny Drew.... ............................................................... A1 He Huffed 'N' Puffed 5:50 A2 Some Of These Days 5:40 A3 I Can't Get Started 4:35 A4 Struttin' With Some Barbecue 4:08 B1 Wild Child 8:10 B2 Tangerine 5:25 B3 Russian Lullaby 5:40 ............................................................... Recorded - Nov. 1971 ...............................................................




John Mayall,Buddy Guy,Junior Wells,Albert King,Etta James and Sippie Wallace





John Mayall,Buddy Guy,Junior Wells,Albert King,Etta James and Sippie Wallace


https://youtu.be/eW4PHwIUzwM





Buddy Guy and Junior Wells at Montreux, 1974




 


Buddy Guy and Junior Wells at Montreux, 1974

https://youtu.be/hUZj8O2qgxM

Friday, August 12, 2022

Ukraine War

 





“There’s no honorable way to kill, no gentle way to destroy. There is nothing good in war, except its ending.”

Abraham Lincoln.





John Lee Hooker featuring Robert Cray - Mr. Lucky (Official Music Video)




  


John Lee Hooker featuring Robert Cray - Mr. Lucky (Official Music Video)
https://youtu.be/_r0Cr_XqtWQ




Saturday, July 30, 2022

Overhead the albatross hangs motionless upon the air.

 




Overhead the albatross hangs motionless upon the air. 



Overhead the albatross

Hangs motionless upon the air

And deep beneath the rolling waves

In labyrinths of coral caves

The echo of a distant time

Comes willowing across the sand

And everything is green and submarine

And no one showed us to the land

And no one knows the wheres or whys

But something stirs and something tries

And starts to climb towards the light

Strangers passing in the street

By chance two separate glances meet

And I am you and what I see is me

And do I take you by the hand?

And lead you through the land?

And help me understand the best I can?

And no one calls us to move on

And no one forces down our eyes

And no one speaks and no one tries

And no one flies around the sun

Cloudless everyday you fall

Upon my waking eyes

Inviting and inciting me to rise

And through the window in the wall

Come streaming in on sunlight wings

A million bright ambassadors of morning

And no one sings me lullabies

And no one makes me close my eyes

And so I throw the windows wide

Callin' you across the sky

Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Gilmour / Waters / Wright / Mason

Echoes lyrics © Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd


 

 

 



Albert Collins and Buddy Guy - Guitar Duel 1990




  


https://youtu.be/ZBufdMML41I


Saturday, June 4, 2022

10 POWERFUL Stories of Addiction (& Recovery) | Rich Roll Podcast





 










10 POWERFUL Stories of Addiction (& Recovery) | Rich Roll Podcast



The third in an ongoing series of curated deep dives, today’s show is a masterclass on addiction & recovery, featuring personal stories of sobriety from past guests & wisdom from lauded mental health experts. 

To learn more & peruse the full show notes, go here 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/richroll644

https://youtu.be/kyUF7T-qhMA