It’s been sort of a strange day.
I stayed up way too late last night watching a meeting of my local Board of Supervisors, and woke up this morning feeling foggy and sleepy. No surprise.
I had some meetings and non-writing tasks to complete, and they went well. Always good, though they kept me quite busy.
I made way too ambitious a dinner for a Wednesday. It was tasty.
And I got some sad news, which is never fun, and which has me feeling pretty down.
And between all of it, I haven’t had much time to sit and write today. I don’t write every day, but I’m never super pleased when I feel like I can’t write, as opposed to just choosing not to. Anyone else feel that way?
Anyway, I’m just not quite myself today, I think. I don’t have any interesting thoughts or stories to share, and I’m tired. Some days are just that way, I guess.
On Friday, I’ll post some pictures of 2021’s first snow, but until then, enjoy this admittedly low-quality video of my dad, my uncle, and me playing one of our favorite songs at a little café in southwest Virginia. This is from a few years ago, but John Prine never goes out of style.
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love it. first heard that song on a Bonnie Rait album. so good.
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It is such a good song. The melody, the lyrics, the tempo, and the way they all come together is just a perfect example of how to create a classic.
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I so get you, Katie. There are some off days where I just feel ‘meh’. On those days no matter how hard I try to write, I can’t. Even if it’s just finishing a draft and posting it. It is so frustrating when I just can’t write when I want to. 🙈
Love your voice and that harmonica makes the song sound so country.
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It’s super frustrating! But I’m feeling much better today, so maybe I’ll catch up a bit. 🙂 Glad you liked the song! I’ve always envied how my uncle can play the harmonica. Maybe one of these days I’ll learn it myself.
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Tiredness is a divil!
I have learned not to expect much when tired but to just go to bed and catch up that way! 😊
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It is! I went to sleep pretty early last night and slept in this morning, so I’m feeling much better today. 🙂
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This reminds me of the old saying: ‘There’s no such thing as a cross baby only a tired baby.’
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True! Or a hungry one.
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Definitely!
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Trying days are part of the deal, aren’t they? Hope today is better–I have been in Internet purgatory most of the week, so I am late to the party, but the song was excellent!
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They are indeed. I’m feeling much better after plenty of sleep last night and some good coffee today. 🙂
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https://florasweekshow.wordpress.com/2021/02/05/gif-y-love-tag/ 🙂 I tagged you 🙂
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There are some days I feel like I will get the award of laziest person on earth! It’s so frustrating when you want to do something but there is no energy to do that… Amazing voice Katie!😃
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So true! I find that if I’ve had a really busy day, the next day, I just can’t get motivated to do much. The good thing is, life’s not a race. 🙂 But it’s so frustrating, nonetheless!
Thank you! I try to post music videos pretty regularly. I need to record some new stuff.
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