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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



Sunday, August 29, 2010

"Wind Up"

Hello everyone, I hope the winding down summer is treating you well. It has been a strange summer for us in the Northwest, going back and forth between 85 degrees and hot to 60 degrees and clouds or rain causing gardeners heartaches and other problems. Since I can't spend a lot of time in the sun right now - it has worked out well for me.
We had to change our e mail address due to being hacked, phished, and having our old e mail address stolen. Part of losing the beatlefool@yahoo.com address meant losing all of my contact information including e mail addresses and phone numbers.  I am in the process of contacting e mail addresses I was able to save.   If you didn't get a message from me already about our new e mail address you can click on view my complete profile, then contact/email on the blog to send me an email- I'd appreciate it so I can stay in contact.

I met with my old oncologist this past week as we are now proud graduates of the Hutch and have moved on to life after transplant. So far so good, my blood chemistry continues to improve and my curls continue to grow.  Sadie is also healing well and has a lot of energy- we have to hold her back more than anything else. We had a a nice visit this week from Nadine and Julie, Yvonne's friends from Oregon, then it was our 28th anniversary Friday. Mikhael came home for a quick visit too. *We might be going to Palm Springs/San Diego to celebrate this week if all goes well at Monday's Dr. Appointment. 

Here it is, another Sunday. I haven't talked much if at all about one of my all time favorite musical groups, Jethro Tull. Ian Anderson and the Tull have been around since 1968, producing many hits, concept albums, and a Grammy for best hard rock/metal group/performance (a little controversial in 1989, as groups like Metallica were shunned.)  1971's Aqualung tops my list of their albums. I think the lyrics of "Wind Up" offer the best lines. The attached video begins with an interesting guitar solo by Martin Barre, then gets into the song with Ian playing acoustic guitar and singing.    Living Happy, Greg