This little bundle of joy has dominated the week - instantly making me the happiest new grandad on the planet.
My favourite response to the news on my Facebook page was from Karen Boyes and her 'Squeeeeeeee'.
2 Drive, he sd (Robert Creeley)
Been racking up the miles between Waipukurau/ Hastings/ Palmerston North and listening to Radio Wozza.
The Miracle Of Life by Yes (from the much maligned but I like it Union album) summed up things pretty well.
3 Beach Boys FAQ
Been reading this along with Eat Pray Love this week - as I'm back at work, predictably - the reading has slowed down. I'm a keen BB fan - in this order of BBs: Carl, Dennis, Brian, Al, Bruce, Blondie, Ricky, David...and a distant last - Mike Love.
The book is an honest appraisal and has some interesting asides. I can recommend this edition of the FAQ series.
4 Good Vibrations
My restaurant rule is: I'll always order a sticky toffee pudding if it's on the menu.
My Beach Boys rule is: I'll always (always) listen to this song if it pops up on any format (Radio Wozza, compilation, radio...anywhere).
It has the best things about them: Carl Wilson, harmonies, Brian Wilson's musical genius.
And (this video is a good example), the worst thing about them: the embarrassing Mike Love
5 Surf's Up
I also revisited this 1966 clip of Brian singing Surf's up. This song will take me a lifetime to untangle and I don't think I'll ever fully explore it.
Here it is with Carl's album version for comparison.
Overtime: Sage advice to end from Seth Godin
Don’t try to create and analyze at the same time
John Cage pointed out they’re different processes. Doing one will interfere with the other.
What will you create today? You can analyze it tomorrow.
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