When you think of Motorhead, Ace of Spades is always the first song that comes to mind. It’s a timeless rock anthem that never seems to get old. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iwC2QljLn4] Fast forward 32 years and meet Compressorhead…. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RBSkq-_St8] There’s so many questions to be answered here. …
Here’s a book I think ALL Dot Rats should read… Danny’s Tavern by Dr. Tom Melvin.
Watch him explain:
I have to confirm with my pops but I believe Danny’s was a spot my grandfather used to frequent. I just started it over my vacation and it’s shaping up to be a very good read. Hats off to Dr. Melvin for enshrining the stories and struggles of people living in Dorchester during the depression all the way up to 1975.
You can go to http://dannystavern.net and order the book there or find it on Amazon.
So I walk into Starbucks this morning to order my usual fuel. What struck me was the higher than normal amount of people sitting around acting productive on their internet devices of choice. It’s a typical day at my favorite coffee house. Here’s a company …
Some of us can’t help but to feel shell shocked after the Christmas. Looking at your checking account and seeing the blood red -$52.16 is enough to drive most folks insane. We all have our ways of coping….most Dot Rats drink straight into New Years to numb the pain. Others grab a Viking helmet, dust of the old Casio keyboard and sing Major Tom till someone throws some money into one of 29 paper bags? Seems reasonable to me….
So the legendary Roots crew will be playing House of Blues on December 26th. I for one am totally pumped. Go here for tickets : http://www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=77169 You have not lived till you have seen The Roots! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=195D7qYxbiY] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0miby90io4]
So one of the most painful moments in a American history has played itself out over the last few days. Today the families tried to grieve, as funeral processions began in Newtown. As if laying your child to rest for the very last time wasn’t …
