Okay, so it’s going to be in the 60s today.
As in Fahrenheit.
Although, culturally, it’s also likely to be in the 60s around here today, since I started my glorious morning with this fantastic cassette in the retro boombox next to my bed:
And I have to add that I did not want to get out of bed this morning. By that, I mean, get out of bed again, since I had already been out of bed for 2 hours before getting back in it at 6:15AM…
Anyway.
So today: rain all day and a balmy 60-something degrees Fahrenheit.
Followed by tomorrow and Tuesday: More snow!
So fucking weird.
But I’ve decided to keep all the Christmas stuff out until Thursday, since we’re going to have more of that “festive” snow. Even though it doesn’t feel like Christmas at all anymore, because I’ve had the darn tree up for almost a month already.
But I was just lying there, listening to surf music and thinking about how much I love that style of guitar playing. And I was getting wistful, thinking about all the things in my life that are gone now and all the things that are upcoming (if you can get wistful about something that hasn’t happened yet).
But since I have yoga, shower, zoom class with James Tabor — before leaving for my shift with the retired Minister and his lovely wife and cat… I finally forced myself to get out of bed.
And here I am.
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So, I’m sure you know that Brigitte Bardot died today at age 91.
There were tons of photos and tributes to her all over Instagram, but Susie Cave’s page was the only page (that I saw, at least) that posted photos of Brigitte with her beloved pets.
All the other pages had photos of Brigitte with her beloved breasts…
Anyway.
I absolutely love this song and it is always the first thing I think of when I hear the name Brigitte Bardot!
Serge Gainsbourg & Brigitte Bardot, “Bonnie and Clyde,” 1968 [in French}:
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And sort of speaking of Nick Cave (by way of his wife, that is)–
Here’s this!
And here’s this handy reminder!!
“The Wild God Tour begins in less than a month in Australia and New Zealand. These unforgettable shows are the band’s most celebrated live production to date, and their first shows in the region since 2017. Renowned for their exhilarating and unforgettable performances, The Bad Seeds are widely regarded as one of the most thrilling live bands in the world. Acclaimed New Zealand singer-songwriter Aldous Harding will support the band at all shows.“
Buy tickets HERE!
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And in her uncanny ability to never, ever fail us (unless she goes on vacation)–
From Phyllis Stein’s Instagram page:
Willy (Mink) DeVille! 2008:
And here’s another song of his that I absolutely loved, and it was indeed part of the soundtrack of my early years living in Manhattan, since I used to also listen to him on my Sony Walkman a lot while riding the A train:
“A Train Lady”
Everybody’s own line
Written for the subway
It’s just another train ride
Hey, why you walking that way
Hey hey hey
You’re looking for a good time
Then you could look-a this way
You’re sippin’ on your lemon-lime
Hey why you lookin’ that way
Hey hey hey
I thought you were a sweet thing
When I saw you riding on the A train
I saw you in the window
Checkin’ out my mohair
I follow far as you go
I believe I’ll find a song there
Hey Hey Hey
I thought you were a sweet thing
When I saw you riding on the A train
So when you’re riding on the A line
And when you feel the backbeat
Lady lookin’ so fine
Wish you’d sit by my seat
Hey hey hey hey
Falling over my feet
Following you all the way to High Street
Yes all the way to High Street
And I wish you were my baby
All the way, all the way
All the way to High Street
c – 1978 – Mink DeVille, Dave Forman
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If you’re interested in this kind of stuff–
Dr. Eli’s Blog has a lot of keen insights about how to understand the New Testament, by way of explaining the translations of the original Greek and/or Aramaic:
Today’s topic: “Why Jesus Called Gentiles Dogs”
“…The Greek word Jesus uses, however, is not the harsh term for stray dogs (κύων / kyōn) but the diminutive κυνάριον (kynarion—’little dogs’ or ‘puppies’). Most scholars see these words as deliberately softening the image… Jesus is drawing a theological, covenantal boundary. The ‘children’ represent Israel, God’s covenant family. The ‘bread’ symbolizes the blessings of salvation and healing. The ‘dogs’ signify Gentiles—those outside the household yet close enough to receive scraps. …”
[full article here. 5-minute read]
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And here’s this–
Loyal readers of this lofty blog know that I’m a big fan of nicotine (not cigarettes) and it’s many health benefits.
If it is a new topic for you, this is a great, in depth interview.
Alex Clark — Nicotine Is Not the Villain: What Big Pharma Hides From Parents | Dr. Bryan Ardis, DC (48 mins):
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Other than that, I’m still in that strange sort of mood that I was in yesterday. And I wish I had time today to just sit and stare.
Although I can’t wait to see the retired Minister’s wife later today, to thank her for that adorable Christmas gift she made for me.
And even though I’m actually very eager for that first zoom class in James Tabor’s new course to get underway today, I will be really happy when the day is behind me and it’s evening and I’m walking in through my kitchen door, and eventually collapsing on the couch in my family room with a couple of cuddly kittens and watching yet another episode (that I’ve already seen!!) of “Mrs. Brown’s Boys.” And then — having tomorrow off.
Moving ever closer to 2026.
Yay.
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So on that note — I gotta get moving here.
Enjoy your Sunday, wherever you are in the world.
Thanks for visiting.
I love you guys. See ya!
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Let’s close with this!!
It came on my playlist in the car, just as I was exiting the freeway yesterday afternoon and heading home to the Hinterlands!
More vivid memories of my early days in Manhattan, gang.
It really made me smile. I cranked up the volume. (And FYI, the anniversary of Joe Strummer’s death was just a few days ago. He’s been gone now since 2002.)
The Clash. “This is Radio Clash,” 1981. Play it loud. Enjoy, gang.
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