Yours truly (Marco) is going up the country, (As in Woodstock) for the week. And in the unlikely event you miss me? I’ve got a couple posts lined up for your reading pleasure. And of course, you’ll be getting your weekly “Wordless Wednesday” post, brought to you by the lovely Linds B.
Now . . about these archival pieces Imma be filling in the gaps with. The first one will be coming your way on Tuesday and it’s an ode to the late Kurt Vonnegut. I wrote it on the one year anniversary of his death, and it’s my love letter to him.
The second post from the vault is a ‘lil different. It’s a satirical book review by Joe Pesci (the fictional Joe Pesci, of course). And I wrote it in the voice of the mobster film star, which means to say . . it’s gonna be wronger than a dyslexic taxi cab driver. If you do not wish to read my former bad boy writer self, take a pass on this one.
And if you want to get your foodie fix on this week, go check out Linds B and Ali at their new Instagram page (click here). They’re dishing up delish on the regular, and the pics are as lovely as the ladies who cook ’em up.
So until we meet up again, here’s hoping you can beat the heat and chase the chill as summer heads to halftime. Imma be seeing you on the B side with a groovy spill on my trip up to the country. And I’ll say how do to Jimi and Janis if I happen to run into them. And no, that ain’t code for dropping acid. The only acid I ever dropped was re-flux, so there’s that.
Peace, love and music
Have a lovely trip. 🙂
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Why thank you Deb! 🙂
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Well, my man. I’m so looking forward to the Kurt Vonnegut piece. I love him myself and actually took the first place prize in a “write like Vonnegut” type competition. Having said all that, I hope you enjoy the upcountry voyage. Say hey to Bobby Mcgee for me. Catch you when you return.
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John,
I can definitely see you taking that prize. Well, it can be said you take the prize every day as a blogger/author/renaissance man. Just so you know, I really thought you were going to nab “The Most Interesting Man in the World” spot . . .
I think Janis would appreciate your sentiment, very much . . .
Catch ya then!
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I was in love with her in the 60’s. I still have the album Pearl done in 1970 and released after she died.
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You’ve always been a man of great taste!
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🙂
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It’s good to take a break now and again. So many don’t and it’s detrimental to their health.
I am, lowers her head in almost shame, unfamiliar with Vonnegut’s work other than knowing his name and recognizing a title or two (with Mr. Google’s help) so looking forward to reading your thoughts on him. Who knows? You may entice me to want to read him!
Now I.csnt wait to read the Joe Pesci thing!
Peace and good vibes
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My Vonnegut piece was done, quite humbly and respectfully, in his vein of writing. Not in his stratosphere, mind you, but with love and respect for his legacy.
The Joe Pesci piece is a bit much! lol. As I was reading it, I was thinking to myself . . I used to write crap like that?! But it’s all in fun, and I did attach a warning label . . 🙂
Peace and good vibrations
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So… based on how much I know of you now, that means it’s wonderful. Can’t wait to read it.
But who doesn’t love Joe Pesci? He is over the top so I’m sure your piece is too!
😁
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Vonnegut is one end of the spectrum and Joe is definitely the other.
Muchisimas gracias Q!
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And both will be done proud, I’ve no doubt…
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One proud, one fugheddabout it!
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Ha Ha! Well, having read the Vonnegut, I can’t wait for the Joe… Am sure it will be a hoot and a half… I can already hear his voice.
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(In Pesci’s voice) Whattaya mean a hoot? You think I’m funny? Funny how? How am I funny? . . .
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What? You gonna make me dance now? Pow! Pow! Pow!
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Brings a whole new meaning to dances with wolves . . .
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Hah! That’s for shizzle
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Enjoy your time away!
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Thank you King!
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Here’s to a week of Aquarian bliss. Safe travels. ☮️
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Too bad it’s no longer the age of Aquarius . . but Imma try and grab some of that good feeling anyways . . . Thank you kindly!
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Well in that case, see if you can find a good taco! Have fun.
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Nice!
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Enjoy! (not the reflux… that’s just no fun). See you on the summer downslide!
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Will do T! See ya then!
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Sounds like a lovely “trip”! Have a great time.
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Thank you Eilene!
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have fun 🙂 and hope to see the posts time to time.. Ray is on the break as well. It is summer after all haha
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Well thank you so much RNB! And enjoy your break as well! 🙂
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Can’t wait to hear about your break 🙂 Buen Camino my friend! Oh plus I thought about you today as I saw The Man himself! Slick Pat at a soccer game. If there wasn’t a mob of people and stadium between us I would have high fived Mr. Riley 🙂
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Cali,
Imma be off on my bon voyage in a few but I just wanted to thank you for this fantastic comment!
Here’s a high five for you! ✋
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Enjoy the trip and the blog break. … and I remember Woodstock! (but didn’t attend). Great music of the times. Oh no … you may missing Opening Night of the new blog musical!!!!
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There will never be anything like Woodstock, ever again. I remember when they tried to replicate it . . . ugh.
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And thank you for the wishes!
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