Category: Morning Babble

morning babble / Monday 09-11-23

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

“I never lose. Either I win or I learn.” – Nelson Mandela but this quote is often associated with French athlete Yannick Noah

I’m enjoying someone else’s spin on this quote.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“You either win or you learn.” – by Jalen Hurts

morning babble / Friday 09-08-23

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

(Beastie Boys Cut)

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the album Hello Nasty, The Beastie Boys Channel has made its return to SiriusXM airwaves for a limited time. I’ve been listening non-stop. I also have news about this Paul’s Boutique album.

(Beastie Boys Cut)

(Morning Babble)

Via Pitchfork’s Madison Bloom – On Saturday (September 9), the corner of Ludlow and Rivington Streets in New York will be officially dubbed “Beastie Boys Square” with a celebration featuring appearances from Michael “Mike D” Diamond and Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz. The historic locale was once home to Paul’s Boutique—the namesake of Beastie Boys’ pivotal sophomore LP, released in 1989. (Hey Ladies clip)

Before we get into New Music Friday – a little self-promotion – I’m always scolded that I don’t do this enough, so here we go.

New Music Friday:

I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that!

• Last week, we lost the “Poet of Paradise” – Mr. Jimmy Buffett. Sounds of his music got played even more so over this past Labor Day weekend. Did you know that just as recently as July, he released a new song via radio only on WLNG 92.1 out of Sag Harbor, New York. Paul McCartney was on bass for this too – “My Gummie Just Kicked In” (clip) Again, that was initially only released on radio – nothing digitally. Today, we can hear it along with another new song – this one is called “Like My Dog” (clip)

• Old guys – The Rolling Stones – will release Hackney Diamonds on October 20th. I’m sorry, they are old. Actually, I’m old, but Ronnie Wood, Keith Richards, and Mick Jagger being 76, 79, 80 – they are definitely old-ER guys, but good for them. This is their first album of originals in 18 years and is kicked off with the first single which I was truly impressed by and enjoyed – “Angry” (clip) Wow – that looks like a fun ride (clip)

• More old guys news – sort of – on October 27th, Nirvana will reissue In Utero for its 30th anniversary, with a host of unreleased concert recordings. These bonus tracks include full concerts from 1993 in LA and 1994 in Seattle. There’s a 5 CD box set for those into the Compact Disc OR for vinyl fans – an 8xLP box set. Yummy! (clip)

• This is an album that I was looking forward to AND I actually sat in on a listening party via bandcamp prior to the release. My wife was working on her doctorate, I’m working on New Music Friday – same thing, right? (womp womp) Anyway – the new album from Val Astaire called Everything Good Must Happen Somewhere Else is all out in its glory today. 13 songs in total. The song being pushed by Spotify is “Supernova” (clip) That – “Welcome to the future” – I believe that part is his mom who narrates throughout the album. (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: If you like that Drake guy, the release date for his new album, For All the Dogs. It’s September 22nd – that’s 2 weeks // And for those of you into Olivia Rodrigo, well her album GUTS has a full drop today // Lastly, after their instant classic together “WAP” – Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are back together again. Let’s flip it around and sing about the other side. “Bongos” (clip) Wait – that’s all I can play? (clip) That’s all I can play.

Thank you to Spotify, Rolling Stone, Apple Music, uDiscoverMusic, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Dan Deluca of the Philly Inquirer & I know there’s more.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Motion Before Motivation: It means you get started FIRST, then FEEL the Inspiration to keep going.” – by Mike D (Beasties Boy)

morning babble / Thursday 09-07-23

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

Happy Friday Eve!

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“It is through discipline that not only are all things possible, but also that all things are enhanced.” – by Ryan Holiday (intro to his Discipline is Destiny)

morning babble / Wednesday 09-06-23

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

Call was made to the bullpen which messed up my day.

BUT – I still made it a good one!

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“You are hurt the moment you believe yourself to be.” – by Epictetus

morning babble / Tuesday 09-05-23

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

School is back in session!

Sadly – it’s strangely quiet. 🙁

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Don’t wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect.” – by Zoé Shepard aka Marie Darrieussecq

morning babble / Friday 09-01-23

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

(Fall Out Boy clip)

I’ve been trying out the Peloton app for their workouts. I don’t have a Peloton – yet. So, a recent class released was for an outdoor run with Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz. I can sorta say that we went for a run together

(Fall Out Boy clip)

(Morning Babble intro)

Andy Speer / Peloton – My bud, Cecil, got me a trial run with their classes and I am enjoying them – think I’ve done like 9 of ’em this week.

I broke my 3-Day Fast in style this time. My wife had a work event that we went to and the fast actually could have been broken there, but . . . we decided to take advantage of being out for the evening and visited The House of William and Merry (clips). We didn’t have a reservation and I don’t suggest that at all – get a reservation! We were simply hoping for a spot at their bar. The bar was full. BUT – they did have a cancellation and we got seated . . . .right away. It was phenomenal. Love that place. The fast actually broke with a House Manhattan, but food wise we did have a cheeseboard for an appetizer. Dinner though – amazing – Grilled Prime Beef Deckle Steak (picture) My senses were all locked in after that 3-Day Fast and I thoroughly tasted every bite. By far, my most favorite fast break of all time.

New Music Friday:

I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that!

• Lil Wayne has a new song out and apparently; he will be performing it live this month at the MTV VMAs in New York City. Mr. Chris Rock is the host for that (Jiggy with it). Now, this new song from Lil Wayne – it’s naughty one, so I can only a play a bit, but I think you’ll get the idea. Plus, it’s fun to be a little naughty at times, right? (song clip) This was “Kat Food”

• Another band performing at the MTV VMAs later this month is Måneskin (Mawn-Ah-Skin). They are about to go out on their world tour for the album: RUSH! But now, we get some new stuff as well – here’s “Honey (are u coming?)” (clip)

• The Kills have announced their new album: God Games will drop next month (I can say that now) October 27th. We’ve already enjoyed recent singles “New York” and “LA Hex”. After Today, we have a threesome of those songs from God Games – this is “103” (song clip)

• One of my favorite weekly reads is the one from Dan Deluca from the Philly Inquirer. Every Friday, he writes about new music but in particular, local new music. Via this week’s article, I learned that Philly Band – Speedy Ortiz are going to play in their hometown on September 5th at Jonny Brenda’s AND they have a full album drop today – it’s called Rabbit Rabbit – several tracks have already been released, but today we can officially enjoy all 13 tracks. I’m playing a clip from one that was released recently, this one is also the last track on the album – here’s “Ghostwriter” (clip)

• Several quick hits of new music: We got two full moons in August, so this past week since we got the blue supermoon action in the night sky, Peter Gabriel released another song for his I/O album called “Love Can Heal” // One week away and we’ll get Val Astaire’s new album – Everything Good Must Happen Somewhere Else // Another VMA performer this month, Doja Cat – her new album drops in a couple weeks (9/22). A little album cover controversy going on, but I think more importantly, we get to hear another song from the album called “Demons” (clip)

Little scary – Halloween is now next month now. That is your New Music Friday.

Thank you to Spotify, Rolling Stone, Apple Music, uDiscoverMusic, Pigeons & Planes, Pitchfork, Dan Deluca of the Philly Inquirer & I know there’s more.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Just because today is a terrible day doesn’t mean tomorrow might not be the best day of your entire life. You just have to wake up and get there.” – by Pete Wentz

morning babble / Wednesday 08-30-23

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

Today’s Quote of the Day has become the Tip of the Day via Zero Longevity

5 Benefits of Black Coffee While Fasting

1) Curbs hunger

2) Increases energy

3) Promotes autophagy

4) Contains polyphenols (new word)

5) Won’t break your fast

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“blah blah blah” – by a humanoid – actual quote of the day returns tomorrow!

morning babble / Tuesday 08-29-23

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

Day 1 of my 3-Day Fast / Easiest Day of them all

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Fasting is a powerful reminder that our physical needs don’t define us.” – by Lisa Bevere

morning babble / Monday 08-28-23

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

Recapped exercise for the day: Alright, so I told you yesterday about the hamstring “cramp”. AND – it appears to be simply just that – no pulled hamstring. I began the day with me joining the Peloton app courtesy of free trial via my bud, Cecil. Promptly, I did a 10-minute stretching session. Afterwards, I decided to slowly tap the water and do a 20-minute Core Strength session. Concluding my morning, I did another 10-minute stretching session. THEN, in the afternoon, I decided to do a light run in order to feel out the hammy. It felt really good, but I didn’t push it . . . even though, I wanted to – which I think is a good sign as well. In the end, I completed a 1.5 mile run and concluded with another 10-minute stretching session via the Peloton app. I’m all in with that app!

I still need to run!

3-Day Fast begins tonight!

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Take care of your body.  It’s the only place you have to live.”  by Jim Rohn

morning babble / Sunday 08-27-23

Recapped exercise for the day: For Saturday, I actually didn’t run, because I was so busy cleaning and vacuuming the house for guests later that night. Oddly enough, I actually hit my steps and floors goal for the day because of how much moving around the house that I did. Does that count?

For Sunday, I started out with a hard-pushed 5k run and actually did a great first mile. Unfortunately, my fear of not having enough water snuck up on me and made my right hamstring cramp up badly. In turn, I walked another 1/2 mile back home – not risking this!

This is the scribble that leads to the babble. Sometimes, it gets tidied up; but other times, not so much. When all else fails: watch the video!

Hit Starbucks and enjoyed a Pumpkin Creme Cold Brew!

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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Focus on what you do today, not what you’ve done in the past.” – by Shane Parrish