Been a minute since I last blogged.

I've been relatively quiet for the last several months. not engaging in too much. I have posted a few pics, but who is really interested in an old little chubby guy? Anyway, last summer I had an intimate discussion with my mortality about the importance of listening to my doctor. I had a minor stroke that landed me in the hospital for the better part of a week. I'm still recovering. Fortunately, it only affected my left side, which is at about 80% of normal. Hasn't improved much, if at all, but never incapacitated me. I have a little trouble organizing my words into sentences at times as well. Also found out I am diabetic, have high cholesterol, an enlarged prostate, and nodules on my lungs. Not bad for my first hospital stay. Still getting up every morning (with a little more difficulty) and making it here maybe a bit too often. Just trying to keep my interest up in all things sexy. Been tough to do so. Going to work every day is becoming more difficult. I really can't afford to retire. Ah well. I just wanted to get this off my chest a bit. Feels good to talk about it from time to time. That's about it for now. Everyone stay nasty and hey, drop me a note sometime, eh?

I finally was able to pull the trigger and get a year of premium. Been trying to do that for quite some time, but lack of $$ got in the way. I feel much better helping to support this site and enjoying the benefits associated with paid access. Apologies to Mr. NN. I had hoped to do this shortly after he kindly gave me a short-term premium subscription.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or Happy <insert your celebration here>. I hope everyone has a safe and good one.

Here come the Mummies- Pants. Can't quite figure out what they mean...

From Burl Ives. Even I have a hard time staying a Scrooge during this tune. One of my all-time favorite Christmas tunes...

Time for the yearly Yogi Yorgesson Christmas tune...

Another fine example of Deep Purple live during their '80s comeback. Blackmore and Lord are one of the best keyboard/guitar duos ever in rock. This is an example of why they should have been in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame years ago.