It's the end of April, which isn't exactly peak harvest season. However I'm already being able to enjoy at least some of the harvest from the garden. First off there's things like herbs - the rosemary finally found a space it seems to like and is thriving. Freshly cut rosemary goes well with so many things and the you really cannot compare fresh herbs with their dry cousins. … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Harvest From my Garden Already
Heavy Metal Drummer vs Taylor Swift
Drumeo's videos where they give a drummer a track they don't know with the drum bit missing and ask them to come up with one are great fun. This most recent one, with Mike Portnoy, is comical, not just because of the subject being a Taylor Swift, but because the drummer claims he's never heard ANY of her music. I've fallen down a few drummer rabbit holes - they're weird, … [Read more...] about Heavy Metal Drummer vs Taylor Swift
Starburster Fontaines DC
Irish band Fontaines DC have very cool music videos. I've no real idea what a lot of them are about, but they're visually interesting at least. They remind me of when music videos used to be important, maybe they are again? I've no idea! I'm looking forward to seeing them live later this year. … [Read more...] about Starburster Fontaines DC
I Finally Bought a New Couch!
When I moved into this house back in 2017 I had quite a lot of things going on, with some significant outlays for builtin wardrobes, floor to ceiling bookcases and of course beds, upgraded heating and a lot more. So back then I chose a fairly basic pair of two seater sofas. I didn't know a lot about couches so I was surprised to find out that there was a lead time of 6 to 8 … [Read more...] about I Finally Bought a New Couch!
2025 Concerts and Performances
Over the last couple of years I've been able to get to see some wonderful performances by some great musicians and performers. Next year I'm hoping to see several acts that I haven't seen before, as well as seeing new performances from a few that I've seen already. Bruce Springsteen had to cancel a couple of dates of his European tour this summer and the one I had tickets … [Read more...] about 2025 Concerts and Performances