Finally got my mojo working. Plus an update on Horse Jr.'s Journey

@TheHorse (205642)
Walnut Creek, California
August 31, 2020 8:37pm CST
I had one of those days where I just couldn't get my mojo working. I bought some beer and smokes, visited MyLot, and stared at my guitar cases. But I was basically in laziness mode. Happily, I did hear from Horse Jr. several times today. They made it through a thunder storm in Tennessee (I went to a weather site to make sure there were no tornadoes there), and should make their destination by 2 AM, East Coast time. I also spent some quality time with Kitty, who has been confused by their departure. I got my first ever purr out of Kitty today as I was rubbing her back and tummy. She is now guarding my steps. And I FINALLY did some work on my book after my seventh beer and cigarette. But I still have not touched my guitar. I may treat myself to Sushi this evening and just pass out when it (passing out, that is) happens. Hopefully I will take my Martin guitar out and practice a bit. How has your day been?
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@LadyDuck (457967)
• Switzerland
1 Sep 20
Did they left a kitty back? I hope you can take care of kitty. Also my neighbor left a kitty back, now he is my kitty. He does not like to stay inside, but I brush him, feed him, and prepared a repaired place where to sleep under our porch.
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@LadyDuck (457967)
• Switzerland
2 Sep 20
@TheHorse Cats are sensible animals and they do not like "surprises and changes". The cat of my neighbor seems happy now. I brush him every day and I spend some time petting and playing. He is surely happier here, he is free, he has food, he can count on me for food.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Sep 20
@LadyDuck Yep, Kitty trusts me and knows she is safe here. I bought her some Meow Mix (an American brand) and she likes it, thank goodness.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Sep 20
Yep, we have an "apartment complex" kitty that Horse Jr.'s mom "adopted." They left her her under my care. She inspected my house again yesterday, and enjoyed some dinner with me. Yesterday was the first time she purred when I petted her.
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• Indonesia
1 Sep 20
why don't you just watch the NBA Playoff
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• Mojave, California
1 Sep 20
I know this one because hates the Lakers and no northern Cali teams in it. Plus, with that boycott no one even knows when they are playing. I missed the last Laker game because had no clue what day they decided to play on.
• Indonesia
1 Sep 20
@crossbones27 Yup, the NBA team now making fans confused
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• Mojave, California
1 Sep 20
@ibnfz11 Indeed.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
1 Sep 20
I know you miss that boy, but hopefully they'll move back before long. Glad you have Kitty to take care of. We met a family who have a Yorkiepoo, a cross between a Yorkshire Terrier and a poodle. He was the most adorable puppy I've ever seen! But that breed is a loud barker so that's not for us.
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@1creekgirl (40515)
• United States
3 Sep 20
@TheHorse Our daughter has a beautiful Golden Retriever, but when they come to visit, I vacuum blond hair forever.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Sep 20
@1creekgirl Yeppers, goldens slobber and shed.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Sep 20
No loud barkers for me! My favorites are goldens and labs, because of their soft mouths and gentle dispositions.
@JudyEv (325696)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Sep 20
I've just asked about the cat in another discussion. That's nice that you've taken it in - and that Horse Jr and his Mum are nearly at their destination. Probably are by now.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Sep 20
They did make it safely. We even had an "issue" last night. Horse Jr. was talking to one of his young friends on the internet and would not do his homework. I demanded to talk to him and gave him a couple of hints about how to get started. His mom wrote me (after I was asleep) and told me that he got "some" of his homework done.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Sep 20
@JudyEv heh,I helped him with his homework again tonight. When he uses "not sure what teacher wants" as an excuse, I encourage him to contact her.
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@JudyEv (325696)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Sep 20
@TheHorse They are both going to miss your input and support I'm sure.
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@LindaOHio (156060)
• United States
1 Sep 20
Is that the Horse Jr.'s Kitty? I'm glad they will reach their destination by the time you read this. My day has been the usual boring day. Have a great Tuesday.
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@lovebuglena (43065)
• Staten Island, New York
2 Sep 20
@LindaOHio Me too. But I'd rather have an interesting life than a boring one.
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@lovebuglena (43065)
• Staten Island, New York
1 Sep 20
Same here. My days pretty much always the same boring days. Sometimes less boring, sometimes more boring, and sometimes a little upbeat.
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@LindaOHio (156060)
• United States
2 Sep 20
@lovebuglena Actually I'd rather have boring than a life full of drama and problems.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Sep 20
Yesterday was ok, rained all day. Glad you heard from Horse Jr. The guitar will take you away.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Sep 20
I only played a bit, but will play more today. I gotta keep my "chops" up. Have you heard my YouTube videos (shameless self-promotion)?
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Sep 20
@CarolDM I thank you for that.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Sep 20
@TheHorse Yes I have listened and always enjoy often and left comments.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
1 Sep 20
I'm glad Horse Jr. is letting you know how their trip is going, pony. I hope they don't have any trouble along the way. Yeah, I get it. You really miss him.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Sep 20
Yep. I helped him with homework last night via phone. I do miss him dearly.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
4 Sep 20
@TheHorse Uhm... you know, with a smart phone you could see him as well as talk to him. (I'm just sayin'.)
@wolfgirl569 (95105)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Sep 20
That sounds like a good day to me. Glad the trip is going good for them.
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@wolfgirl569 (95105)
• Marion, Ohio
5 Sep 20
@TheHorse That is good.
@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Sep 20
They made it to their destination. I am happy about that.
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@lovebuglena (43065)
• Staten Island, New York
1 Sep 20
What's a Martin guitar? You have a pic of the kitty?
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Sep 20
Martin is one of the elite guitar manufacturers in the USA. I'll see if I can find a picture of the kitty. She is skittish now because the garbage collectors came by today.
@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Sep 20
@lovebuglena She's my buddy. But I may move in a few months, so I'm telling her story to my neighbors.
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@lovebuglena (43065)
• Staten Island, New York
1 Sep 20
@TheHorse Wow! Beautiful cat.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
1 Sep 20
I am glad your mojo is back. I was scratching the old wallpapers from our kitchen walls for 6 hours and now I am tired. Tomorrow will be putting the new wallpapers on the kitchen walls.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Sep 20
Do you have a picture? It has to pass the "Horse of Good Taste" inspection.
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@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
3 Sep 20
@TheHorse I have a photo of my new wallpaper on my latest discussion. I forgot to take a photo while I was scratching the old wallpapers.
@Hannihar (129421)
• Israel
1 Sep 20
By The Horse @TheHorse Sounds like you were concerned about Horse Jr. I am glad they made it through the storm. Please keep us posted as to how they are doing. Is Kitty their cat? My day has been ok. Now, I am inside and do not have to go out for a while I hope.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Sep 20
Kitty is kind of the "apartment complex cat." But they were feeding her and letting her explore their apartment.
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@Hannihar (129421)
• Israel
4 Sep 20
@TheHorse So when they left was kitty confused or do others feed kitty now?
@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
1 Sep 20
Glad that they safely made through the storm. Well the kitty might be a good company. Wishing you luck with your book.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Sep 20
Thank you. I have like six chapters "in the can" now and am shooting for 20. I'll do some writing today. Horse Jr. and his mom DID make it to their destination.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
4 Sep 20
@TheHorse It's good that they reached there safe and sound. Looks like a good work in progress with your book.
@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
4 Sep 20
glad to hear (by now they are safely there) about Horse Jr. that is a really long trip.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Sep 20
I'm glad they made it. They're both "troopers."
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
5 Sep 20
@TheHorse plus in the modern world you've got facetime or zoom to see each other!
@mariaph (112)
• Indonesia
1 Sep 20
what songs do you often play on the guitar? I can't play the guitar
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Sep 20
Here's an example. I hope you enjoy it.
"Pancho and Lefty" by Townes Van Zandt Colin H. Sacks - vocals, guitars and bass Recorded by - Michael Stenberg Like and Subscribe for more songs and videos :)
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@mariaph (112)
• Indonesia
8 Sep 20
@TheHorse okay thanks for ur information
@GardenGerty (157545)
• United States
12 Sep 20
My days pile up with being busy but not really knowing what I am doing. I thought perhaps you would give Kitty some sushi.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Sep 20
I May have given her a bite. But she really likes her dry food. I'm going to have to ask a kitty expert how often I should give her wet food. If she were a horse, like me, I wouldn't want her to colic.
@BarBaraPrz (45480)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
1 Sep 20
They didn't take Kitty with them? For shame!
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Sep 20
Heh. Given that kitties are territorial, I think it's OK that they left her here. She has lots of human friends here.
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@marguicha (215346)
• Chile
1 Sep 20
You are mourning your little friend Give yourself some time.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Sep 20
Yeppers...will do.
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@marguicha (215346)
• Chile
4 Sep 20
@id_peace (14005)
• Singapore
1 Sep 20
Sushi.... It had been a long while since I have that.
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Sep 20
I try to enjoy sushi at least once a week.
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• Agra, India
1 Sep 20
It is ok to take a break sometimes. You will gradually get back on track for sure
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Sep 20
I'm trying to get stuff done today. But it's not working. "We really care about your call..." for four hours.
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• Agra, India
5 Sep 20
@TheHorse I understand
• Santiago, Chile
1 Sep 20
Mr. Horse I hope you enjoyed your meal. Sounds like you have had a good day! I also hope that soon you post some of your music on here so we can all listen to it. My day was interesting, I tried cooking something different that really paid off, watched a movie, "Hocus Pocus" I never saw it, until now. Yeah I know how could i not see this movie yet? Haha
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@TheHorse (205642)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 Sep 20
I have not seen that movie. My dinner was yummy. I will link you to another song--this one an original. The moth moving toward the light is a metaphor for people moving toward where there's "power." It's actually about a friend who "used" me when she could "get stuff" from me, but then dumped me (it was not a "romantic" relationship) when someone else held more power that was relevant to her at the time. The funny thing--she's heard the song but does not realize it's about her!
"Moth Song" by Colin H. Sacks Colin H. Sacks - vocals, guitars, bass, mandolin Recorded by - Michael Stenberg A song about falling friendship........ Like an...