Don Cornelius, R.I.P.

Sad to read that Don committed suicide this week.  He brought a lot of joy to many for several decades.   His was a show my younger sister and I could watch together (without fighting over the TV. Yes, a 1-TV household.)  I saw so many artists early in their careers on that show that I'm still using that experience for music listening (and buying.) I couldn't dance like the people on the show, but it got me off my chair at clubs and onto the floor more than anything else.

Don ended each show with his send-off: "Peace. Love. And Soul"  I hope he's getting major doses of all 3 in the afterlife.

Cheers,

Greg

Johnny Otis, R.I.P.

Did this guy live a life or what!?  He backed so many greats to make them greater (and then wrote about it.)  Renaissance Man Now Gone.

Cheers,

Greg

"... living in a fool's paradise" - Mose Allison

Minutes after I posted that warm-up article, I went out and didn't warm up sufficiently (for the 21F temperatures.)  I have what is likely a partial tear in my left gastroc (right side)...No fun.  I'm doing more of this now in addition to foam rolling, icing and remaining off my feet.

No Mr. Non Warm-up Guy!

Cheers,

Greg

A Thorough Warm-up

I know I've skimped on warm-ups in the past, and I think some of my injuries are the result.  This article presents a thorough (and thoughtful) warm-up:

Catalyst Athletics: Our Warm-up is a Warm-up by Greg Everett - Catalyst Athletics Articles

Cheers,

Greg

Mike DeStefano Puts Life In Perspective

Is this what life is supposed to be or what?  Read this article from top to bottom.  Both their spirits flew on that ride, and Mike's flew on for the rest of his days.

Cesaria Evora, R.I.P.

Cesaria Evora passed away last week.  She didn't get a lot of notice in The States, but in her home country of Cape Verde, she was a giant.  I've listened to her music, a style called morna, and it pulls you in slowly but completely.  Check out her music.  Cape Verde declared a 2-day period of mourning to celebrate her life.

Cheers,

Greg

Marianne Faithfull Plays Out

A short interview with Marianne Faithfull reminded me of a night in the early 90's when I saw her at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge.  She has a 5-piece band with her, and she performed what felt more like a living room set versus a concert set.  She talked, sang and smoked her way through the past 25 years.  I remember people around me being a little stunned at how accessible she was (right there in front of us, explaining where many of these songs came from, and lighting up whenever she pleased.)  That was living art produced by the artist herself.  You could not ask for more.

Cheers,

Greg