I was thinking of calling this "Rum and Coke." Or even better, "She's Got the Jack" (Jack, Jack, Jack). Hmm. Well if you love AC/DC, you'd know where I'm coming from.
Anyway, I'm sticking with "New Tube of Lipstick." Is she meeting her new date from Match.com? Is she stood up? Or taking herself out for a solitary cocktail just because she looks so hot with her new vermilion shade of lipstick? I leave it up to you to fill in the blanks, dear reader.
I was so sad to hear about Malcolm Young, founding member of AC/DC, one of the best rock/metal bands of all time, is suffering from dementia. Actually, I had read that news earlier this year, but reading a second report of it today makes it appear very serious. Here's a link if you haven't already heard.
I mean, I have to include a classic AC/DC clip here, with brother Angus moving in forward step fury in his schoolboy uniform, But first, pay attention to the following track which gave a taste of what was to come. Recorded in their AC/DC precursor group, Marcus Hook Roll Band, listen to this great single Rolling Stone magazine featured back in May of this year called "Louisiana Lady." The greatness was there, even at 18 (Angus) and 20 (Malcolm) years of age. Send out a prayer for an Aussie who gave the world a band and a reason to headbang in melodious style. Thank you, Malcolm.
SERIOUSLY, listen to this--so good and such good sax!
Now a little "Highway to Hell." I'll never forget this song playing on the radio--the VERY FIRST song!--as I headed off with an old roommate, her boyfriend, and his roommate to New Orleans and Austin back in college. WHY didn't I heed the calling from the boys--it was a disastrous trip, but I ignored the metal warning. Ah, well. Live and learn. Kick it, Angus!
"Highway to Hell"
Here's a great "Behind the Music" special on AC/DC.
Day 200. Hard to believe. Somehow reaching this day has more significance to me than that halfway point (Day 183-Six Months) You may be thinking, uh, no doubt--you're 17 days further along! I know, but there's something more.
I had read about some study that said that you are 10 times more likely to complete a year-long project once you hit that 1/2 way point. Somehow that rounded number of 200 makes that probability believable. See, I have to keep reassuring myself along the way that it IS possible, because even after this long period of time, I still need encouragement--I guess even if it's just from myself!--that I can do this. Other than a small handful of people, I think I'm the only one seeing these drawings/paintings. Ah, well, so it goes.
So, here's a little acknowledgement from myself to myself--you've reached 200, baby. Here's a gift for you--Un cadeau pour moi? Mais bien sûr! (But of course!) I hope all of you acknowledge your own hard work on whatever it is you're working on. Life is hard, darlings. Love yourself a little bit more. (-:
Here's one more gift for you, loyal readers. This little ditty will wake you up! Enjoy and have a great day. (-:
AC/DC and the Rolling Stones--2003, "Rock Me Baby--from Festweise, Leipzig, Germany."
