Wednesday, September 6, 2023

A Rather Odd Day


 Well, of course I had to watch the Old Boys in their live stream interview with Jimmy Fallon this morning. Luckily for me, it was on at 9:30 in my particular time zone which is perhaps a little early for the Rolling Stones but I'll take 'em when I can get 'em. 

It was filmed in an old theater in Hackney which is a borough in London. The name of the new album they are promoting is "Hackney Diamonds" which I take is slang for the sparkling bits of glass that spill everywhere when a window is smashed in a smash and grab. Now. Why they chose this is beyond me but they are the Rolling Stones and I am not. The stage was all quite red, crimson, scarlet- all those things. And there were three smashed chandeliers on the stage as well and I wish I could find a picture of that because it was pretty cool. The Stones do have a good art director, whoever it is. 

The interview was fairly short and a bit cheesy. Jimmy Fallon asked them the usual stuff- how long did it take them to make the album (eighteen years, basically), do they enjoy being in the studio together (yes), do they miss Charley Watts (what do you think?) and so forth. A few questions sent in by fans were asked and my favorite, not because of the question which was pretty silly but because of Keith's answer, was "Do you ever see someone in the audience and think that you could marry them?" 
Ronnie said, "Yes! In my dreams." 
But our Keith boy said, "I could marry 'em all, man."


I was pleased to see that they all looked spry and not bad at all for men their age and they all seemed as coherent as twenty-year olds. I believe what impressed me most was the way they all got up from their chairs when it was time to leave the stage. Not a one of them needed to push up with their arms and in fact, Mick leaped out of his chair. 
I think that this observation says far more about me than it does about them. I also think that Mick Jagger is an ageless pixie who absolutely must leave his body to science although I am not at all sure that whatever deal he signed with the devil doesn't include immortality. 

They showed a video of the first song on the new album. It is titled "Angry" and well...I'm not sure what I think about it. 
It's a catchy tune with a good riff and Mick sings the hell out of it. As to the video itself, I will tell you what I wrote my kids after I watched it which was, "The Rolling Stones are still the Rolling Stones." To which Hank replied, "I can't imagine they'd suddenly be someone else."
If you want to watch the video, you can find it here.

I would embed it but I am afraid that many people will not be able to see the subtle tongue-in-cheek humor of it but will concentrate on the voluptuous Sidney Sweeny's writhing on the back of a red Mercedes convertible and deem it perhaps a little un-PC. 

The rest of the day was pretty meh. Since this IS the month where I will have my annual physical, I am already freaking out and anxiety is like a black wet sheet separating me from the world. 
No need to tell me I'm crazy. I know that. 

I worked in the garden for a little while, weeding and pulling sweet potato vines. I got a few nice potatoes and I think I will be getting more. 


It's still just too damn hot. 

Because it was in the shade I also got to work on the little bed outside of the kitchen where the bananas grow and got it tidied up. Thank goodness. I've been meaning to do that for awhile. 


It looks so much better. 

Tomorrow I'll be picking up August and Levon from school because Jessie will be working and August is going to have a violin lesson so they need not to go to after-school. I am looking forward to that. 
I think I very much need some child time. 

All right. Rock on. 

Love...Ms. Moon

27 comments:

  1. I like the song but can't quite figure out the chick in the car.
    You are a good woman having an annual physical despite the anxiety it causes you. I am more the bury my head in the sand type until something rears its ugly head and demands attention.
    Children will ground you. They always do.

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    1. I think the writhing lady is there to indicate that there is still a magnificence of sexual power in the Rolling Stones. I could be wrong!
      I have to go get an annual because I need a doctor to prescribe my anti-depressants and so forth and most generally will not do that unless you get some sort of regular care. So...

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    2. I thought she was just doing the stage moves, copying the boys, but on the back of the car.

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  3. I'll have Gregg read this post when he gets home from work (Wednesday is his late night). He reads all your posts concerning the Rolling Stones because he's a lifelong superfan, too. :)

    Some child time sounds nice. Just recently at work two separate little girls have just walked in my office and gave me hugs. It was weird, but nice. Of course, today one of them came back and asked if I had a dollar she could have LOL!!!! This the day that the Kona Ice (shaved ice) Truck was at recess, and she didn't have quite enough for her treat. :)

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    1. I'd love to know what Gregg thought of the interview and the video if he gets a chance to watch them.
      Okay. That story about the little girl wanting a dollar after a hug cracked me up. That's a kid for you!

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  4. I imagine those men have personal trainers who keep them in good shape. Aging can be mitigated by exercise, or so I'm told:) I need more time in my day so that I can exercise. I do plan on doing that when I retire.

    I realized today at work that I'm depressed. Doesn't feel like the regular depression but it's been a tough summer with a lot of stressors. I don't hate my husband or my new dog but they've been what I've been focusing on. I'm very stressed out about going to court next week too. And I'm think I'm scared my husband will die and leave me alone with Jack, which is why I'm so mad at my husband right now. He doesn't take care of himself, never has. At least now I know why I feel like shit.

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    1. Mick is definitely a work-out enthusiast. His dad was a physical fitness teacher and he has never lost the habits he learned as a child I think.
      Well, I'm glad you figured out why you feel like shit but that's not going to relieve you of the problems, is it? God. Life is just so crazy and so hard. I'm so sorry, honey. Totally understandable.

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  5. 37paddington: I would definitely have noticed the spry rising from their chairs too.

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  6. We often have sweet potatoes for supper. I had a whole one tonight, along with cod and mixed veggies--and ice cream.
    I exercise three times a week, and I still must push off to stand up. Wrats.

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    1. Well, Keith always swore that he is the best genes and I think he must. Mick works out regularly. I have no idea what keeps Ronnie so fit. Playing guitar and keeping up with his young wife and their twins probably helps.

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  7. Oh dear Madam Moon! Look at the state of your hands after pulling up sweet potatoes! Have you never heard of gloves? If you were in the audience with hands like that, Keith would direct you to Ronnie Wood!

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    1. I can't garden in gloves. Not really. And I spared you the sight of my right hand which had blood dripping off of it from a scrape.
      What a mean thing to say about Keith directing me to Ronnie! Although in actuality, I have no doubt that any of them would give me a second look in an elevator.

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  8. I'm thrilled August is taking violin. My oldest started violin in kindergarten and took lessons through his senior year of high school. It was divine to be the parent of a violin kid. Orchestra kids are awesome. Some of my favorite parenting memories revolve around his violin escapades. And there's nothing more heavenly than a house filled with music that your kids make. It's a wonderful ride.

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    1. August's grandma on his dad's side is a cellist, violinist, fiddler...
      You name it. She's been giving the boys lessons for quite awhile. Jessie and Vergil actually met through a mandolin workshop. So...it's in the blood!

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  9. I'm impressed that August is a violin kid! I love to see little local kids running for the school bus, backpack and little kid size violin case.

    There are exercises about getting out of your chair without using your hands. Or groaning!

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    1. I thought about you and your exercises, Liz. You and Joanne both. Why am I not doing those? Gah. I'm so lazy.
      I know exactly what you mean about the little kids and their tiny violins. It's so cool to see them.

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  10. The Glimmer Twins & Ron Wood, Imma go find that interview!

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  11. Quite honestly, who doesn't need a bit of time with a child. My soul thrives on it. I could do with a heaping helping of childish wonder and curiosity every single day of my life.

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    1. Beautifully said, Debby. I adore the phrase "heaping helping of childish wonder and curiosity." Lovely sentiment. Lovely indeed.

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    2. I got some sweet love from August and Levon today. I sure did. We laughed and laughed.

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  12. I love that clip! LOVE IT! I love the way they had them on billboards and street signs. When I get to be their age, I hope to be as agile as Mick Jagger. Step one: lose fifty pounds. Step two: get off my chair and move more. Think it will work?

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    1. The video is very, very well done, I think. The way they magically fit the vintage clips into a performance of the new song was pretty cool.
      I right with you on the necessary steps for becoming agile. And yes, I am sure it will work for both of us!

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  13. I think those guys are still so spry because they get so much exercise! Seriously, what older gent their age does as much as they do?! I've heard the term "Hackney Diamonds" but I didn't connect it with their album -- funny.

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    1. It must really have meaning for them. I am quite sure it's all tongue in cheek, as is that song if you listen to the words. They are tricksters.

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