"I knew I was an alcoholic because of the way I felt sober." Joe B., Alcoholics Anonymous

"They are restless, irritable and discontented, unless they can again experience the sense of ease and comfort which comes at once by taking a few drinks -- drinks which they see others taking with impunity." #AA BB p. xxviii #SoberSky

I was just vibing on Letters to Cleo and here they are again PLUS the Fountains of Wayne reunion!

People have to stop blowing up the country until after this show.
#musicsky

*ice cream* Bucket loads.

Fountains of Wayne getting back together to play some shows is the most important music news of the day. (I actually had some inside info on this possibility last fall.)

Glad to see it coming about. RIP Adam Schlesinger but may the music play on…
#musicsky
#vinylsky
#powerpop
#fountainsofwayne

I was in grad school at the time. Had a side-hustle as lead guitar in an alt-rock mostly cover band. We had a female lead singer for about half our songs and this was one of our favorites to play, for sure!

YouTube video by AlterRockerosis Letters to Cleo - I See (Official Music Video)

Been listening to Letters to Cleo and renewing my fancrush on Kay Hanley after *checks notes* nearly 30 years. And yes I just checked to see if she’s on this platform and gave her a follow.

The 90’s vibes in this video are not to be missed…
#musicsky
#LetterstoCleo

youtu.be/YQLo78kj860?...

Ever grateful for our local library. Free community yoga, live music, lectures and programs, community, volunteers, running into friends, and of course, books!

#books
#yoga
#library
#booksky

#boycott

“We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It’s our human right.” - Aretha Franklin

“We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It’s our human right.” - Aretha Franklin

Black History IS American History

#CelebrateBlackHistory this month, next month & for all the months to come!

#blackhistorymonth
#celebrateblackhistory
#blackhistoryisamericanhistory

Is this a coup? Home of the Coup-o-meter Prevention is the best medicine: Get background on coups, how they happen in a democracy, and what we can do to stop one.

One of the most important websites in America right now.

Meditate today, even for just 5 minutes.

Work with your mind, and then show up for yourself and others.

#sobersky
#mindfulness
#recovery
#cbtskill

How about a deep breath? Inhale... Exhale... 🌬️

YouTube video by TheBeatlesVEVO The Beatles - Now And Then (Official Music Video)

My only nod to the #grammys “Now and Then” from the #Beatles . It’s an okay song, not great, but hey, it’s John, Paul, George and Ringo!
#musicsky

youtu.be/Opxhh9Oh3rg?...

#sobersky
#trauma
#recovery

Photo of a blackish grey bunny standing upright on a cardboard box. He has white markings on his face and toes.

We don't have a groundhog so AJ checked to see if there would be six more weeks of winter. He, um... he didn't like what he saw.

This is awesome!
#blueskybluegrass
#musicsky

Sweet!

Goliath *checks notes * was defeated by a kid who threw a rock…

YouTube video by Steep Canyon Rangers - Topic One Drop of Rain

Next up: One Drop of Rain from Steep Canyon Rangers. Woody Platt no longer with the band, but they are still going strong!
#bluegrass.
#bluesky
#musicsky
#vinylsky
#sundaymorning

youtu.be/AirEPvcFEOw?...

Brilliant! And thank you.

YouTube video by JoJo Bayliss Music Sarah Jarosz "DYING EMBER" Live at The Jefferson Theater (Charlottesville VA 5.06.2024)

Okay time to get the music posts going. I’ll start with a tune from the amazing and talented Sarah Jarosz. I love her octave mandolin work.
#bluesky
#musicsky
#sundaymorning

youtu.be/n-QxnQeDvOU?...

Black chalk on dark cream paper, two cats sleeping side by side with another cat partially in the composition.

Two Cats Sleeping. Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen, 1920. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. #Caturday #SciArt

Out of the cat bed and into the sun bath…. I’m told it’s time for wet food so off to the kitchen.
#caturday
#blueskycats
#catsofbluesky

Me *points phone at cat*
Cat *cracks one eye open*
Cat WTF are you bothering me?

#caturday

More cats. 🐈🐈‍⬛🐱 Fewer nazis.
#bluesky

Friday morning vibe. Community yoga at the library 🙌🏼✌🏼

#yoga
#booksky
#libsky

Sweet! Days adding up.