The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
Walnut Creek, California
Joined myLot 10 years ago
I am a native Midwesterner living in California. I am a psychologist by trade, but my main passions are music and things that make music.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
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We had quite the rain storm last night. The gutters were overflowing and there wereno gaps in the rain. It wasn't really a hard rain. Just medium and steady, like a rainy Seattle day.
Right now it is cloudy and calm. I will be...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 Dec
I have done nothing productive today. OK, I gave Kitty some extra wet food, and I played a bit of guitar on my bed. But for the most part I have done nothing. @Maluse would be proud of me, but she is missing in action.
I may go...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Dec
California is famous for high gas prices relative to the rest of the Nation.
When I got back from Montana in August, Regular was about $4.50/gallon at my "discount" station, just as it had been when I headed North.
But over the...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 Dec
As you know, I have a rather lengthy criminal record. I have planted snow peas, green beans, corn and sunflowers in the planters in my medical provider's planters for years.
Yesterday, I picked up my pain meds and planted a...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Dec
I am off to pick up my pain meds. It is on my to do list. Also on my to do list is picking up some Scotch and soup (done), checking my mailbox, and calling my brother (done, but he was "not home").
I have to teach this afternoon,...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 Dec
As I rolled over at 4 AM, I heard the unmistakable sound of rain passing through the gutters above me. I also noticed that it was kind of warm, perhaps around 50F. I did not really need my comforter.
I slept in until about 8...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Dec
I was pooped at work today. Our gig last night went way longer than it was supposed to, and I was "running on empty" today.
I made it home this evening, and treated myself to some Sushi. It was good.
Tomorrow is my "long day"...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Dec
The Liberal press is claiming that President Donald Trump posted harsh words, not sympathy and acknowledgement, after the tragic death of Rob Reiner and his wife.
Rob Reiner was "Meathead" on the classic '70s TV show. "All in the...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
15 Dec
Hair of the Dawg is playing a Christmas gig for the Concord Quilter's Guild tonight.
We're gonna rock those grannies 'till the cows come home.
I hear they're a rough bunch. When not quilting, they ride their Harleys around town...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Dec
Because I studied a bit of psychology (and because I have had some success working with "developmentally delayed" kids), I have been deemed our resident "expert" in working with such kids.
Today, I get to share my "wisdom" at a...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Dec
"Target" is a large American retailer that sells everything from aspirin to shoes and sheets. It is not as famous for "unusual fashion statements" as Walmart, but going there can be an adventure.
Today I went to Target for a...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Dec
Domingo is replacing my water heater right now.
The old one finally died after I don't know how many years.
I have no water right now, and my apartment is freezing, because we're draining the old water heater through the...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Dec
I don't entertain at home much, but last night, a friend stopped by. Usually, he and I play guitars together (we both like Irish music), but last night we just drank Scotch and caught up. We had not "hung out" together for a few...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Dec
I have had "hay fever" and asthma for all of my life. Even as a child, I remember making melodies with the phlegm in throat (or below) as I fell asleep.
Right now I am dealing with an itchy back. It corresponds with...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Dec
I practiced with my Hair of the Dog bros yesterday. Our Christmas gig for the Quilters Guild is on the 15th.
We have about 12 songs ready, but I bet we'll get through about seven. We shall see.
It's back to work for me at Guitar...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
8 Dec
My surviving bros and I will be rehearsing Christmas songs today for a gig we have at the Quilters Guild.
We will do some "sing-along" songs, like "Rudolph," but we will also do some more "serious" songs like "O Holy Night."...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Dec
I am off to a sandwich shop near Guitar Center for a "Showcase." Several of our students will be performing.
Christopher, my "developmentally delayed" piano student, will be performing "Joy to the World." I look forward to that....
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Dec
As you know, my friend and band mate, Rod, passed away in November. Yesterday, a service was held for Rod at a church in Brentwood CA, where he lived.
Near the end of the service, several of us got together to play some of Rod's...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
5 Dec
I have a guitar student whose parents are first generation immigrants from Russia. My student, Kate, has been with me for three years. She is 16 now. She is a really good student, and I have taught her several Jesse Winchester...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (233163)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Dec
As you know, I have worked had for decades in college teaching and social services.
By living frugally, and only owning five "elite" (over $1,000) guitars, I have managed to save many thousands of dollars.
Recently, I decided...
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