Concert Review: Rush – Roll the Bones Tour Dec. 9, 1991

One of my favorite bands of all time! Great review of an old show!

Drew's avatarDrew's Reviews

If there was ever a question about the role of Rush in my life, 30 years ago today removed all doubts.

Just a few days earlier I withdrew from college.

But Rush book-ended this abysmal time of my life first with the release of Roll the Bones on Sept. 3, the day I left for that college, only to end with a bit of everyday glory at the Providence Civic Center in Providence, RI the night before I returned home for good when I saw Rush on the Roll the Bones tour.

I’m not so sure I believe in coincidences.

Like my Presto Tour review, this one recalls more memories of that time in my life rather than reliving the concert and a breakdown of the show. Sadly, your younger brain, mine anyway, fails to absorb early events in life, even ones that make a lasting impression. But if…

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When I’m President 12-9-2021

I don’t plan on running for president anytime soon.  However, if I did, and was elected, things would be a whole lot different around here.  This post is not meant to get into anything political AT ALL, rather, it’s a way for me to blow off a little steam regarding a bunch of things people say WAY TOO MUCH that drive me crazy.  As there are approximately eight gazillion things that bother me, I will share a partial list, say, every Thursday.

So, without further ado, here is my list of catch words, sayings, and phrases that will be OUTLAWED or simply GONE, should I ever become president.  A word of caution, you most likely use one or many of these………

In da house

No comment.

D Fence

For 50 years, at every NFL football game, at least one person is holding up a large “D,” while his buddy has a large fence.  It must stop.

Light up the room

“She would just light up the room.”  Anyone can do that provided they have any of the following:  a flashlight, candle, or a lamp with electricity.  It’s not that big of a deal.

Sorry, not sorry

Hi, I’m your new president.  You just got life in prison for saying that.

Piece of the pie

“Everybody should get their piece of the pie.”  Why a pie?  I’d rather get my piece of a large Nestle Crunch Dairy Queen blizzard.  With chocolate soft serve.

You can lead a horse to water

I knew a guy who had a horse.  Never once did he have to lead the horse to water.  No, the thing must have been a downright genius because he could find the water all by himself. 

Dangling the carrot

This is to convince someone to do something.  Let me tell you something.  If you want me to do something, dangling a carrot will send me in the opposite direction.

Heroes

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Heroes suffer

Sometimes just as painfully as you and I

Cracks of wear and tear line their face

Illness riddles their body

Renders them a shell of their former self…….

Heroes end up in hospital beds

In states of confusion

Not a care in the world

Not knowing who you are

Or their impact on your life…….

Heroes have faults

Many of them

Even though they were masked when you were impressionable

Hardly takes away from their heroic status

That they once held…….

Heroes are not immune to time

The undisputed and undefeated villain

When it grabs a hold of them

I wonder if the real victims are us

Those who looked up to them

Witnessing them going out this way…….

Heroes do die

All of them

As unfathomable as it once seemed

Many decades ago…….

Heroes live on

Long after they’re gone

In stories, moments of reminiscence

In how you live your life

Living with their example in mind

Maybe one day to be the hero yourself

Did you miss this recent historically-accurate World War 2 movie?

I’ve been studying the American Revolutionary War lately, but I feel a WWII kick coming on!

Wintery Knight's avatarWINTERY KNIGHT

In this post, I wanted to alert you to some books that I’ve been reading, and post a couple of videos that review a recent movie that fits in with those books. I’m trying to encourage everyone to ween themselves off of fiction, self-help, sports and modern movies. And in order to get people to do that, I have to find something better.

So, in World War 2, the Allies (UK, USA and USSR) were fighting in two main areas of the globe: Europe and the Pacific Ocean. Previously, I had ignored the Pacific, because island fighting didn’t seem to me to be as interesting as fighting in Europe. It just seemed too “close quarters” for any real tactics or strategy. But I had stupidly neglected the naval battles, which are full of tactics and strategy. So, I’ve been reading books about American aircraft used in the Pacific theater, the…

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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yes please

avanthika03's avatarVincent Van Dough

I’m going to let you in on a little not-so-secret secret! I’m sure you’ve come across hundreds of chocolate chip cookie recipes. Over the years, I have tried several recipes and finally perfected it. This homemade chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe is all you’ll ever need for a pick-me-up. These 4 Cs can make any day better – Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies.

This recipe is:

  • Easy to make
  • Irresistibly soft and chewy
  • Full of gooey chocolate chips
  • Fun to make with a friend or group of friends
  • Gives you an outlet for creativity and relaxation

Let’s jump right into it!

Prep Time – 25minutes

Cook Time – 12minutes

Chilling time – 2hours

Total Time – 2hours37minutes

Servings – 38cookies

Ingredients

Here are all the ingredients you’re going to need:

  • 2and 3/4 cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 1teaspoonbaking soda
  • 1teaspoonsalt
  • 1cup(230 grams; 2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1cup(200…

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Tunnel #Tanka

I continue to be amazed by the talent of people throughout the world. Anyone who follows my page knows I have a rather wide variety of interests and this year I finally vowed to get just a little better at each one, slowly but surely, whether it be with my writing, photography, music, cooking etc.

Today, I highlight another incredible poet, Jane Aguiar. Her words are simply beautiful, as in this very succinct, yet powerful piece. Do yourself a favor and take a look at her works.

Jane Aguiar's avatarLiterature World

Childhood incident
train entry in the tunnel
darkness everywhere
I closed my eyes and opened
only when I felt the light

©️ janeaguiar

Pic. Credit: Pinterest

Written in response to: Reena’s xploration Challenge

Thank you for reading.

Stay Blessed! 💞

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Alabama-Cincinnati And Georgia-Michigan Will Play In The College Football Playoff Semifinals — UPROXX

The CFP Committee chose not to setup an SEC title game rematch in the semifinals, vaulting Bama to No. 1 to play Cincinnati.

Alabama-Cincinnati And Georgia-Michigan Will Play In The College Football Playoff Semifinals — UPROXX
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