All snuggled up on Mum's lap this morning. She helped me take this selfie.
If you're wondering what T-Shirt Mum is wearing, it's a Soundgarden one. Mum is a big fan of the 90s Seattle grunge rock band, fronted by the late Chris Cornell. She is so glad that they finally got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
So well-deserved.
I must say, as a cat, I don't really listen to this genre of music, though I do love Chris Cornell's voice, especially on his solo stuff. I can understand why Mum listens to him almost every day (in headphones mainly) because she says it helps with her depression. Like Mum, Chris was a sensitive soul who had his own battles with mental health. His deep, introspective lyrics have helped many. His beautiful voice a soothing comfort. He was super-talented and the band are great musicians and songwriters too.
This is where Mum sits to watch TV but I usually claim this seat for myself when I come downstairs. It looks like I'm watching TV too but I'm actually just staring into space as I prepare for my nap. Mum couldn't resist taking this pic, though.
Happy 53rd Birthday in Heaven to Mum's brother, John
We love and miss you, John 💜xx
John was a James Bond fan. He loved Bond movies and had the entire collection on DVD. He also loved the soundtracks and probably collected all those too. This is his and Mum's favourite Bond theme. It's from Casino Royale - "You Know My Name" by the late, great Chris Cornell (also taken too soon in his early 50s like John). Rest In Peace to both xx
Mum shared this reel on her Instagram yesterday in memory of Uncle John.
1. I am looking forward to ______________________this month. 2. I am in need of __________________. 3. _________ is my go-to _________. 4. When the weather is _________, I _________
Marie
1. I am looking forward to the new season of Outlander this month. 2. I am in need of a break. 3. Music is my go-to when I need to vent my pain and anger, or when I feel totally alone and sad. For the last two years, ever since everything has gone downhill for me, the music of Soundgarden and Chris Cornell has been helping me a lot. Chris was an amazing singer/songwriter, and he understood what it is to be depressed. He was definitely a poet and I can relate to most of his lyrics. I find his wonderful heartfelt voice so calming.
4. When the weather is cold, I love it. I feel calmer because I'm not hot and sticky and there's not much noise out!
Athena
1. I am looking forward to watching more bird TV this month and more chicken snacks. 2. I am in need of some exercise (says Mum). 3. My mum's lap is my go-to when I want to warm up. I get lots more attention and love too. 4. When the weather is too hot, I don't like it. Just like Mum!
Mum was trying to take my selfie - or rather she was helping me take it but I decided I needed to give myself a little wash first. I wanna look my best, of course!
OK, ready... or wait... What's that outside?
Pinhole
Black and White
Friendly Fill-Ins
1. A recent earworm I had was _________________.
2. I have no interest in reading ___________________.
3. I would give _________ in exchange for _________.
4. _________ is my favorite scent.
Marie
1. A recent earworm I had was 4th of July by Soundgarden. I've been listening to a lot of 90s Grunge lately.
2. I have no interest in reading the shitty UK tabloids or anything about overhyped "celebs".
3. I would give up my crap life in exchange for peace of mind. But I have responsibilites...
We are going offline for a while due to a death in our family.
Mum's dear brother John passed away Friday night from a heart attack. Next month would have been his 52nd birthday.
We are shocked.
He was due to have heart valve surgery in about a month or two's time. He was on blood thinners - Eliquis.
Mum suspects this is what really led to his death and is so angry. But she needs to grieve for her dear brother, who was so talented yet a tortured soul. He wasn't into drugs or even alcohol, but he had a lot of health problems in his life. Just not fair!
John's all time favourite band was The Who, but Mum can't bring herself to listen to his favourite song, that spoke so much about his life - See Me, Feel Me from Tommy, so instead she is playing one of her favourite songs from Temple of The Dog: Say Hello To Heaven.
Mum can't even bear to look at or share a picture of her brother right now, so that's why there isn't one in this post.
We hope you are with your dad, your beautiful cat Molly and Suzy, and that you are jamming with Hendrix, Morrison, Lennon, Elvis, George Michael, Keith Moon and Chris Cornell, etc, What an amazing supergroup that would be in Heaven.
We love you, John. Our heart breaks and we still can't believe it. We will never get over this 💔
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Today's Mewsic Monday doesn't have a theme and you can post what you want but we have decided to go with an alphabet theme for our own choices.
Today for us it's the letter A. Mum has picked these fab tunes from her past (mostly from her youthful 80s days).
ABBA -The Eagle
From 1978. This is one of Mum's fave ABBA songs and she was a big fan in the 70s and early 80s.
ADAM AND THE ANTS - Kings of the Wild Frontier
From 1980, the time of the British New Romantic movement. Mum says it was great to be a teenager then because music was so exciting and fresh. She was too young to go the New Romantic clubs though.
A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS - I Ran
From 1982. More strange hair and outfits, but Mum says it was fun!
A-HA - The Sun Always Shines on TV
From 1986. Like ABBA, A-HA are a band from Scandinavia, but from Norway, not Sweden.
ABC - The Look of Love
1982. This British band were very popular during the early 80s.
THE ANIMALS - House of the Rising Sun
This is from 1964. before Mum was born but she says it's a classic.
AUDIOSLAVE - Original Fire
Audioslave consisted of Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) and Rage Against The Machine members
Tom Morello (lead guitar), Tim Commerford (bass/backing vocals), and Brad Wilk (drums).
AURI - The Space Between
More recent times now (2017) This is the side project of Nightwish keyboardist and songwriter Tuomas Holopainen, his wife Johanna Kurkela and Nightwish guitarist and pipe player Troy Donockley.
ALICE IN CHAINS - Down In A Hole
Such a moving song. Reminds Mum so much of the 90s. Not good times she says - struggling even that far back with her mental health - but the music was amazing and so deep and raw.
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It's a sad day for music once again. Chris Cornell, another musician from my Mum's younger days, has passed away quite young. Mum tells me that back in the 1990s she was really into the grunge scene. Her favourite bands from that scene were Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. For those of you that don't know, Chris Cornell was the singer of Soundgarden. Here is one of their songs.
He also sang one of the best James Bond themes ever:
