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Post 1891, Day 194 of 2017
- 2,386 days since I started this blog -
- 2,386 days since I started this blog -
After playing what I thought were some pretty good sets at Rooters Lounge Blues and BBQ jam, I went out to hear some other local bands playing original music. I enjoyed that.
While out, I met some younger guys I know from various open mics I go to, and had a nice conversation. Freewheeling, it began with questions about how open mics/jam sessions had changed over the decades when I first started going, which led into how I met Jimi Hendrix, how and when I came to Syracuse, and the show I'm doing in August (Reverend Ken's Summer of Love Fest).
In short, I talked a lot about myself, my experiences, my viewpoint. And I was paid attention to (or made to feel that way - same thing, from my point of view).
People always like to talk about themselves, and that includes me, when I find myself in conversations (so much less frequently these days). I know it isn't that interesting, but I tend not to talk about glory days or things unrelated to whatever is current and driving the discussion.
I also try to listen. And I keep track of the conversation, that is, when things get too far from the original topic, I bring them back.
I'm lucky that I have found some interesting and interested people to hang out with. Many of my old friends (that is, longstanding and approximately my age) would be surprised that I can have conversations like this with twenty- and thirty-something people. Part of the reason? I don't run down the modern scene - no "Get off my lawn" ranting - mostly because I know I'm ignorant of modern things, and I am at peace with not being hip any more.
I'm grateful to be able to share and exchange with younger people.
While out, I met some younger guys I know from various open mics I go to, and had a nice conversation. Freewheeling, it began with questions about how open mics/jam sessions had changed over the decades when I first started going, which led into how I met Jimi Hendrix, how and when I came to Syracuse, and the show I'm doing in August (Reverend Ken's Summer of Love Fest).
In short, I talked a lot about myself, my experiences, my viewpoint. And I was paid attention to (or made to feel that way - same thing, from my point of view).
People always like to talk about themselves, and that includes me, when I find myself in conversations (so much less frequently these days). I know it isn't that interesting, but I tend not to talk about glory days or things unrelated to whatever is current and driving the discussion.
I also try to listen. And I keep track of the conversation, that is, when things get too far from the original topic, I bring them back.
I'm lucky that I have found some interesting and interested people to hang out with. Many of my old friends (that is, longstanding and approximately my age) would be surprised that I can have conversations like this with twenty- and thirty-something people. Part of the reason? I don't run down the modern scene - no "Get off my lawn" ranting - mostly because I know I'm ignorant of modern things, and I am at peace with not being hip any more.
I'm grateful to be able to share and exchange with younger people.
Food and Diet
Today's Weight: 203.8 lbs.
Today's Weight: 203.8 lbs.
Previous Weight (7/12/17): 204.6 lbs.
Net Loss/Gain: - 0.8 lbs.
Diet Comment
Losing again. That feels better than yesterday's unexpected gain.
Food Log
Breakfast
4:45pm, at CoreLife Eatery:
Lunch
9:25pm, at Rooters Lounge, Big Awesome BBQ: Pulled pork with just a little BBQ sauce (on the side - that stuff is pure sugar).
Dinner
1:05pm: A Quest bar.
Liquid Intake
4:45pm, at CoreLife Eatery:
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| Chicken Cobb salad (shredded kale and spinach, grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, hard-cooked egg and blue cheese dressing with a little sriracha). |
9:25pm, at Rooters Lounge, Big Awesome BBQ: Pulled pork with just a little BBQ sauce (on the side - that stuff is pure sugar).
Dinner
1:05pm: A Quest bar.
Liquid Intake
Espressos: 1; Coffee: 0 oz.; Tea: 0 oz.; Water: 68+ oz.;
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