The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
Walnut Creek, California
Joined myLot 11 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 (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
16h
I am hobbling around with only one crutch. Around my house, I don't even use the crutch.
I am not experiencing that much pain.
I drove my helpful friend to the Sushi place last night, and will be able to work today.
Thanks for...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Jun
Actually, I was not thinking of Donald Trump when I recorded this. I was thinking of a local acquaintance who was convinced that Orion and Scorpio shared the same night sky .But then I realized it applied to Trump as well.
If you...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Jun
Today and tomorrow should be typical days at work.
Then Thursday I have my knee surgery.
It's not clear whether I'll be able to go back to work the next day, albeit with crutches.
We shall see.
When I had my ACL surgery a...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Jun
Of course I miss Horse Jr. We spoke the other day, and he is doing well. He is 17 now and has his own pick-up truck (my influence).
Yesterday, at the pool, I met a kid who was swimming away in the shallow end.
When I jumped in,...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
31 May
John and I had big happy fun at yesterday's music gig.
We actually got people up and dancing near the end of the evening, even though much of what we did was pretty chill.
There were some people there I knew from other parts of...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 May
John (from Hair of the Dawg) and I will be playing an acoustic music gig in Walnut Creek this afternoon. It has a "Country" theme, but that's about all we know.
Will there be hot babes dancing, and explosives throwing fireballs...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 May
I spied a spider napping in the middle of her web this morning. It was in my kitchen, in an empty take-out rice container that had been relegated to the garbage.
She had a large shiny black abdomen and medium length legs The...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 May
I slept in this morning and enjoyed the sound.
It was partially sunny and about 70 F here today.
I had a short day at Guitar Center and will head to bed early tonight.
My knee surgery is a week from today.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 May
I have a new piano student who is a lot of fun.
He is 5-years-old and a quick learner.
He's been with me for a couple of months. He can already play most of "Carol of the Bells," in addition to kid standards like "Twinkle...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 May
I have not been to the pool in several days. It's been mostly in the 60s F here, maybe just scraping 70 degrees.
Right now it is dreary and cool. I'll have to check what the temperature is. I'd guess it's still in the 50s. The...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 May
I was honored to be invited to my student's 15th birthday party (quinceaƱera). She's been with me for two or three years, and is a good bass player.
There was a mariachi band playing early. Vivienne (bass) , her younger brother...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 May
Time to head to Guitar Center. I have only five or six students this morning. Then I'll be off to my bass student's birthday party.
I'll get some wrapping paper for her presents on the way home from Guitar Center.
What are you...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
22 May
I used to stay awake until 1 or 2 AM, grading papers, and still be ready for my 8 AM class.
I am not so sure I could do that now.
Am I "old and full of sleep," to quote my late father?
It is only 8:30 PM, but I look forward...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 May
I don't agree with Donald Trump about much, but I agree with his decision to rename the reflecting pool.
I think the thing was originally built in the 1920s, and that it has had some leaks and other structural issues...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
21 May
A fellow stereo geek friend stopped by this morning. We yapped about stereo gear, investing, and health.
He brought me a bottle of red wine, and I gave him the old woofers from my Snell K/II speakers. He knows how to "re-foam"...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 May
I try to be a good MyLotter. I especially enjoy long conversations that involve a bit of humor. @Maluse's comment (years ago) about "young whippersnappers giving me life advice" made me laugh out loud. So did @FourWalls's mention...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
19 May
Music practice went well yesterday. We even took "promo shots" for our upcoming gig in Lafayette CA.
Today starts with a developmentally delayed student. He has a tendency toward violence, so I don't use my "fancy" guitar for...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 May
I ordered two woofers (bass drivers) from Parts Express a couple of weeks ago. They arrived last week, and I put them in my Snell K/II speakers over a couple of days.
The foam surrounds on my original woofers had started to rot,...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 May
I know I asked this question a few years ago. I am still interested in others' responses.
Yesterday, the Assistant Manager at Guitar Center, a female, told me that I should not wear open sandals to work.
I am battling an ingrown...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238235)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May
Do you live in an area where people regularly steal cars?
Alas,I do.
My neighbor, Fernando, lost his work truck the other night.
It was found on fire in East Oakland a day or two later.
Do they steal cars where you live?
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