1. THE EAGLES: I’ve been re-acquainting myself with the band over long morning walks. I mean I’ve been listening to their music, not like I’m walking with the band, oh, you know what I mean. I’ve been pounding the pavement to old favourites like ‘Take it Easy’, ‘Tequila Sunrise’, ‘Take it to the Limit’ and ‘Heartache Tonight’ to name a few. What I’d forgotten is just how long their songs go for...’Hotel California’ goes for over six minutes. I’m grateful for the tunes that bring back memories of the 70s when I was in primary school!
2. TARA JUNE WINCH: She’s an inspiration, check out her website. I’m grateful that she’s off to New York for a while. It makes me happy that at least someone I know is enjoying the city that never sleeps. Ok ok, so I’m probably more jealous than grateful!
3. NIGHTS ON THE COUCH: Being on the road so much – and I’m about to do Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Wollongong and Melbourne in the next Month – I am grateful for nights at home on the couch in front of the telly. It’s like suburban heaven to me.
4. IN THE LOOP: Saw the movie today, absolutely hilarious if you don’t mind some cursing. I was grateful for the laugh – and for hearing Robynne’s laugh at the same time. The film totally satirises the British and US administrations and their consideration of going to war. We saw it at the Orpheum at Cremorne, which is a revamped art deco theatre. I like it there, but the Cremorne only had choc tops in one flavour. Sorry, THREE flavours at the Randwick Ritz. Yes, it IS a competition!
5. BANANAS: I’m grateful for the yellow fruit because it’s so versatile – I whack them in the blender for a smoothie, throw one in my bag for an arvo snack, and slice one on my porridge for brinner (that’s a combined breakfast / dinner). They’re full of vitamins B6 and C)and fibre.
2 comments:
I got myself a cheap double Eagles CD a while back and it's full of their hits ..you mentioned a few of my faves ..and 'Doolin' Daltons', 'Peaceful easy feeling' and 'I can't tell you why' also rate highly for me ! Wow, I didn't realize the Orpheum still existed !! I am well aware of the Ritz on the other hand,many fond memories of visits to the Ritz remain with me today, is nice to know both those iconic cinemas have survived the developers wrecking -ball.
Oh Tez -
'Peaceful easy feeling' of course! Add that to my faves list also.
Re the cinemas, well, they've both been refurbished to look old with new materials, not really the same. But yes, good they are still there. The Ritz is cheaper - for which I am grateful!
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