I chose the title of this blog to go with a Beatles song from 1969. The title made sense in October of 2009 because fighting cancer might be a drawn out challenge. I take inspiration where I can, and hope to motivate with my musings about music, my status and anything else related to life. Anyone can post comments; no sign in or account is needed, just click on the comments section towards the bottom of the post and write me a note. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Live Happy- Greg
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain
Yvonne and I went to the Puyallup Fair yesterday for the most part to see the Beatles tribute band,Imagine. Imagine is one of many Beatles tribute bands, musically playing the exact same period instruments without extra production. We saw the early Beatles show, they also do a Sgt. Peppers era show. They are playing the Puyallup fair for another five days I think. We were able to talk to the lads before and after the show. ("Paul" and "George" with me in photo). Well worth the entrance fee for their one hour show.
After trying to enjoy the last few days of what has been 4+ months of sick leave and vacation I am returning to work Monday Sept. 20. I want to get back into the action even when we are facing some tough budget issues including demotions and lay offs. I wish a good weekend to everyone, this boy will enjoy my last weekend of freedom. The attached video is a live performance of "This Boy" as they performed it on a British variety show in 1963.
Richard Starkey AKA Ringo Starr wrote two songs while recording with the Beatles. The first was"Don't Pass Me By" from the White album. George Harrison helped Ringo write "Octopus's Garden" during the Let it Be sessions- the group went back and forth, eventually deciding to put the song on the Abbey Road album. Ringo wrote the song after taking a holiday with Peter Sellers on Seller's yacht. I particularly like the child like lyrics about being warm below the storm in our little hideaway beneath the sea.
There are times when we'd all like to be sheltered from reality, or rain like we are having here in the Seattle area. Things are going well, Yvonne and I spent a week in Palm Springs and San Diego and got home this past Sunday night. Yvonne went back to physical therapy work yesterday, officially ending her caregiver job she has held since April (helping me.) I visited the doctor and am still waiting for some blood test results, but feel much better and ready to go back to work too if I pass a few more minor tests the doctor has for me. Living Happy, Greg
