Otto and David

David Crosby passed away yesterday at 81.  In some ways, it's remarkable he lived that long with his storied history of bad habits.  He was another part of my generation of dinosaurs that has left us.  When I was seventeen and attending a high school basement party with dancing kids and smooching in the corner,  someone put "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes" on the phonograph.  Listening to it, I was amazed and transformed, never hearing anything like it before.  In an instant, I was connected to the music.  I loved the Beatles, had their albums, and could sing along with their songs.  But this was different with swirling harmonies and nuanced lyrics and distinct sections to the song.  When they first performed the tune at Woodstock in 1969, Steve said "We're scared shitless man". A more honest statement would be hard to find.  I absolutely loved the two albums he made with Graham Nash in the 80's, almost spiritual in nature.

Mick and Keith keep rockin'.  Rod has never combed his hair and Ringo is still putting together all stars.  Somethings do not change.  But the feeling of the songs from David and his band mates are only memories now.  

We saw Tom Hank's new film A Man Called Otto  and it was  quite outstanding. As always he becomes his character; this time he's a  grumpy old guy pining for the love of his life who died  reluctantly moving forward. The Spanish language tinged supporting cast was remarkable as well.  Hanks' youngest son Truman plays the younger version of him in flashback sequences.  Catch this one at the matinee, it will be the best 7 bucks you've spent in a while. 

Not too much going on today.  Would love to see some sunshine, but probably not.  Trying out a new dish tonight I have been reading about.  It is tomato and feta cheese pasta.  Finland ran out of feta recently because everybody was making this dish.

all for now

stay safe

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