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Susan Niemann's avatar

Whatever you want to write about, I'll be here for it. I've come to depend on the music, and some of my favorite artists are ones you brought to your column!

I occasionally learn new words here...blearghs? And DJT? 😂😂😂😂

I think you should write about whatever moves you and makes you happy...I love your thoughts and style. The election took the wind out of all of our sails, but the bastards cant take our soul.

Here's to lots of music and self care in 2025!

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Geoff Anderson's avatar

My first recollection of the vernacular “bleargh” is from a panel in a comic strip. Whether it was the OG (Calvin and hobbes) or a later one like Get Fuzzy!, it was something that stuck with me.

Yeah, the DJT thing is just icing on the cake, a fondant that makes the package!

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Susan Niemann's avatar

LOL Your sense of humor and mine...❤️❤️❤️

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Geoff Anderson's avatar

A match made in …

Ok, I will save you a seat on the bus to hell

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Susan Niemann's avatar

Yep.. I'll bring beer! 😜

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McKinleyRd Creatives's avatar

I love my Helix Stomp, and so glad I can make music, to process shite life admin, and to leave my colour on the canvas.

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Kenneth's avatar

Glad you have outlets for your frustration. I enjoy your posts. Always have. On Facebook, on the other blog, here.

While it might be highly optimistic to say now, I will wish you a happy new year nonetheless.

Keep the faith, Geoff.

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Patty's avatar

Geoff, I’ll vote for music and general observations that you think are worthy of sharing. I’m kind of burned out on politics right now; not that I don’t keep up on what’s going on, but it’s nice to read about something else that is much more interesting and entertaining. Happy to hear you have some time to be off and enjoy yourself. Have fun watching those awful movies 🎥 🍿 🤭 and HAPPY BEW YEAR! 🍾🥂

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Kevin Robbins's avatar

Happy New Year, Geoff!

Hopefully the Mump Regime will be dysfunctional enough to not do too much damage while providing maximum entertainment. If not there’s always la cinema mauvais.

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SallyJG's avatar

So sorry you’re in the doldrums. Music (piano, voice) is my cure of choice. I’m taking a break from politics and the news. Reading just enough to know what’s going and sometimes just skimming it. I had a tough few weeks after the election. I sort of shut down. I deleted my FB account and other than Substack, have no social media. And yeah, aspects of AI terrify me. But my mental health is better now. I’ve been searching out good literature, art, music, etc. I enjoy whatever you choose to write about, and you’ve certainly given me a more well-rounded music education. Happy New Year, Geoff!

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Kay-El's avatar

I’ll read you no matter what you write. Happy New Year, Geoff

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DILLIGAF?IDO's avatar

Happy New Year Geoff. When I feel like this, I reach for my Joe Pass records, hun. Have a listen to Joe Pass and Ella Fitzgerald's take love easy to see in the New Year?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1TWEjOWZ_Y

Have a good one. And take it easy... ;o)

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