Showing posts with label Frank Zappa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frank Zappa. Show all posts

Friday, December 04, 2020

A Potpourri - 04 December 2020 - Plague Journal Day 267

Micah 6:8
1 Corinthians 13:12
Yes, your life matters.

We all are still sheltering in place, but I'm here to keep you sane and entertained.
One could hardly ask for much more than that, now could one?

First up, I came across this really good review on why mirrorless cameras are starting to displace DSLRs in the digital camera market. (Warning - it's a pretty long video, but it does a good job of explaining the differences between the types of camera.) Yes, it is a good overview, but they totally miss the most important reason to go mirrorless. That's the only way to photograph a vampire.

Next, here's a telling quote:
"I used to shop at Banana Republic, but now I live in one." - anonymous Californian



Finally, it's been a long time since I rock-and-rolled.  In fact, it was on this day in 1980 that Led Zeppelin disbanded after the death of drummer John Bonham. It has been a long time indeed.
Adding insult to injury on this date, it was thirteen years later, in 1993, that Frank Zappa died. I guess December 4 is not my favorite musical date.

Keep Calm and Stay Away.
I'll be back tomorrow.
The mental health issues related to our lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has a 24 hour helpline: 800-950-6264.


Monday, August 17, 2020

17 August 2020 - Plague Journal Day 157

Micah 6:8
Luke 18:15-17
Yes, your life matters.

We all are still sheltering in place, but I'm here to keep you sane and entertained.
One could hardly ask for much more than that, now could one?

I was shocked this morning to learn that yesterday was National Bratwurst Day. 
How could I have missed that? Here's a link to one of my all-time top posts that will tell you how to cook bratwurst.



Moving on to today, we have landed on Stay Home With Your Kids Day. Now, that's just cruel, don't you think?
Or maybe it's actually genius - let's celebrate necessity! After all, necessity is the mother of invention. 

Frank Zappa was an amazing musician, and he was the leader of the Mothers of Invention, so maybe we should all celebrate by asking any vegetable, or hanging out in Joe's garage, or wearing a real poncho (no, not a Sears poncho), or a wide range of other things. Your kids will thank you.



Keep Calm and Stay Away.
I'll be back tomorrow.