Blues Blog
Sunday morning. Waking up alone. My chick is off mourning a
family death. And Krüde is dog sitting (mini Beagles) at her place. They
need to be walked first thing. So I put their leashes on and bring them outside.
Immediately, the boy dog gets loose from his leash and darts across the street.
Right towards a policeman who just happened to be flat footing his beat at 8am.
On a Sunday. Duke (the boy pup) stops to piss right next to the cop. I apologize
to the officer, grab Duke by hand and lead him back home. Damn, I need a beer and
a cigarette. And a some better alibis
My mom is currently in a rehab facility in NJ nursing a knee
replacement and a blood clot in her other leg. I am her caretaker. She has
nobody else. I did some simple math and came up with these numbers: I’ve been
taking care of somebody else every day of my life since 1990. My mom and her
health issues. My old man and his legal issues. My son and his needs. And my
fucking health ain’t that great these days. I’m sick of the physical pain I
endure. Who will take of me when I finally crap out for good? Not too sure at
this point. Doesn’t matter though. I’ve gotten this far in one piece. Against
all odds
Today’s musical soundtrack consists of the great Roger
Alan Wade and his brand of acoustic country. He is the greatest current
songwriter in country music. Hands down. He doesn’t write the usual trite
bumpkin pop country bullshit. He sings about what is going around him. With
conviction. Like all the best songwriters do.
Will watch some NFL action today. I know most of these
games aren’t on the level. But the overall entertainment value in going to a
bar to watch is immeasurable. Beer, whiskey, wings and Alka Seltzer. Add some Fan
Duel gambling app to the mix and my table is set
Beating the blues has been my MO since the 1980s. Not much
gets me down except for extreme arthritic flare ups. Pain pills help. Like a
cotton ball on a knife wound. Life goes on
Eat. Drink. Be merry. Tip your wait staff. Cheers!
KK
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