sunset at emerald isle #photography

“The ocean is your girlfriend.” Words from a friend who knew me when I went to the ocean every day no matter the weather. I would even pass up time with one of my dearest friends for time with the ocean. My time with the ocean has been essential in healing from deep emotional scarring. #photography

Must see TV. #MusicSky #ShapedBySound #PBS #WUNC #FancyGap youtu.be/1caUMoOtaNE

@dbtph.bsky.social.

I strongly disagree. Though I’m in a different headspace now, back in 2023 when my world was unraveling, I found solace in sad songs. So much so, I’m fully convinced they helped pull me through. #MusicSky #JulienBaker #PhoebeBridgers #boygenius

From my friend, Matt. Written just yesterday. #MusicSky youtu.be/fO6sZaHC1iU

#PineKnollShores #EmeraldIsle #BoathouseCreek #Photography

I don’t dislike animals but some pet owners seem to love to give their dogs just enough leash to lick me, rub their wet nose against me, and/or sniff my nether regions. They think it’s cute. I consider it an invasion of my personal space.

Trying to order the new book on the 50th anniversary of Guy Clark’s Old No. 1 from Amazon & am receiving an error message that it’s not deliverable to my address which is a new one on me. Unfortunately, Amazon’s Customer Service is of no help.

Emerald Isle & Boathouse Creek today. #EmeraldIsle #AtlanticOcean #Sun #Surf #Seagull #Sunset #BoathouseCreek #CedarPoint #WhiteOakRiverSound #CroatanForest #CarteretCounty #Marsh #Photography

sunset at boathouse creek #cedarpoint #sunset #carteretcounty #boathousecreek #photography

Well worth the read if you have the opportunity. #MusicSky #WillieNelson newyorker.com/magazine/2025/12/29/willie-nelson-profile

All the Old & In the Way albums are available on streaming except for the first one. Strange, that. Thankfully, I found a playlist someone put together of all the songs from the album.

It’s the last full day of autumn. Winter starts tomorrow morning at 10:03. 89 days ‘til spring.

#NowListening @talkhouse.bsky.social #MusicPerson #Babehoven podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

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#EmeraldIsleRocks or more accurately, #EmeraldIsleSeashells.

Props to @natalieweiner.bsky.social & @marissarmoss.bsky.social’s year end favorite songs list for Don’t Rock the Inbox for this one. I’m a Jobi fan but the new songs from their upcoming record somehow managed to pass me by. This is just what I needed to hear today. youtu.be/QVVSL9SbGKA

So, when comes the part where we overthrow the current fascist regime & restore democracy?

Current conditions.

‘Tis the season…

this evening. #Swansboro #BakeBottleAndBtew #WhiteOakRiver #IntracoastalWaterwsy #Clouds #Sky #Sunset #BoathouseCreek #CedarPoint #Trees #Marsh #Photography

I’m in love with this song (and video) and can’t wait for the new album. #MusicSky #FancyGap youtu.be/ShaMC89hbVk

This is absolutely wonderful and well worth your time if you are a fan of music at all. #MusicSky #ChessRecords #TrackStar #SteveJordan youtu.be/ZNJiYlxLVRc

Accidental Photo of the Day. Depending upon how they come out, I like to hang on to these every so often. #Photography

An innocent bystander popping in on my brother & myself smoking a joint down an alleyway prior to attending a matinee screening of Star Wars in ‘77. We offered him a toke, which he politely declined.

A midnight screening of The Song Remains the Same in the late 70s or early 80s preceded by a tribute to Skynyrd sponsored by Pepsi. When the Skynyrd tribute was over the guy in front of us lit a match & held it up high. The volume was cranked up. There was drinking, smoking, & a rowdy atmosphere.

This AM. #Swansboro #OnslowCounty #IntracoastalWaterway #Barn #Marsh #Egret #Farm #Clouds #Sky #Sun #Photography

It doesn’t get much better than this on a chilly autumn night

The topic of this concert came up in conversation yesterday without me realizing until later it was the 18th anniversary. I love serendipitous moments like that. #MusicSky #LedZeppelin youtu.be/EYeG3QrvkEE

This was a fun & informative one. While I’ve looked up the song that was #1 the day I was born I don’t recall spending a significant amount checking out other music from that year. For one thing, if the Billboard charts are any indication, it appears The Twist was still all the rage.

Wednesday on the island, not much going on… #EmeraldIsle #Sunset #Seagulls #AtlanticOcean #CarteretCounty #Autumn #Photography

Parting words today from a co-worker that’s going on to bigger & better things, “Don’t let this place get to you.” It’s a bit too late for that, unfortunately.

I heard the news today, oh boy… 45 years ago I was 18, attending my first year of college. I heard the initial report on WQDR before drifting off to sleep. The next morning I woke up to my Dad standing in the doorway of my bedroom confirming the news. The rest of the day remains a blur. #MusicSky

I gather this is more Spotify bullshit. I don’t give a God damn what my “listening age” is. Who my “top” artists are or what songs/albums I listened to the most (or least). I listen to music because I love it. I have no interest in how it all breaks down via statistical analysis. How fucking boring.

Of all things I’m getting sucked into an episode of Flipper. I’m not sure when I last watched the show (Nick at Nite?) but I loved it as a kid. Still do, apparently.

It depends on mood, land speed, & temperature. At the moment I’m full of songs of sadness, severe depression, isolation, & yearning.

Maybe someone can explain to me why someone would knowingly pay to see an artist they admittedly don’t like just to make fun of them? Why waste your time? Why not pay to see someone you actually enjoy? #MusicSky gina19e.substack.com/p/under-the-...

all it ever does is rain #photography #rain #cold #autumn #december

Since I was able to read Cameron Crowe’s The Uncool in two weeks I believe my level of reading might be back up to where it once was so I grabbed these previously unread books out of storage. #BookSky

I’ve been wanting to watch this since I 1st heard about it last year. It’s the 1st film I’ve watched (that isn’t a doc) since Wildcat a year or so ago. Due to the manner in which the story unfolds it could be a bit difficult to follow at times but nevertheless, I enjoyed it. youtu.be/x4cDdFG-ack

I would be far more interested in BlueSky if all of my friends that created accounts here in protest against Zuckerberg, Musk, etc. actually utilized their accounts. Since they don’t, the plus is less time on anti-social media.

Unpopular opinion but this is one reason why I don’t post my favorites of the year list before its time.

“The smell of hospitals in winter And the feeling that it's all a lot of oysters But no pearls All at once you look across a crowded room To see the way that light attaches to a girl…” Everything’s ok. This song just came to mind while waiting for a loved one to have a standard procedure done.

This AM. #sunrise #frost #onslowcounty #december #photography

Been on a bit of an African music kick as of late. #MusicSky youtu.be/nnyByK1_5XU

Twentieth century, go to sleep…

I haven’t been to the movies in far too long but may have to check this one out (if it comes to my area) on Christmas Day. A friend recently mentioned the lead actress to me. I first heard of Ann Lee & the Shakers from the R.E.M. song “Fireplace.” youtu.be/-zK_nzG36mk

This year’s @oxfordamerican.bsky.social Southern Music Issue arrived today along w/ their sampler on vinyl. I’ve only missed 1 issue since ‘98, the 1st not to include a CD but playlists instead. The ‘98 issue, which included an alternate take of a new R.E.M. track is how I 1st heard of the magazine.

Just finished Cameron Crowe’s most excellent memoir, The Uncool and have just started @katejewell.bsky.social’s Live from the Underground: A History of College Radio. #BookSky #MusicSky #WritingCommunity