General Discussion for 20230122

Join us for general discussion about anything you want, and here's some relaxing music I find helpful for thinking and writing.

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction.

--Rachel Carson

 

General Discussion for 20230121

Join us for general discussion about anything you want, and here's some relaxing music I find helpful for thinking and writing.

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction.

--Rachel Carson

 

General Discussion for 20230120

Join us for general discussion about anything you want, and here's some relaxing music I find helpful for thinking and writing.

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction.

--Rachel Carson

 

General Discussion for 20230119

Join us for general discussion about anything you want, and here's some relaxing music I find helpful for thinking and writing.

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction.

--Rachel Carson

 

General Discussion for 20230118

Join us for general discussion about anything you want, and here's some relaxing music I find helpful for thinking and writing.

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction.

--Rachel Carson

 

OPEN Discussion! 20230217

Join us for general discussion about anything you want, and here's some relaxing music I find helpful for thinking and writing.

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. 

The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction.

--Rachel Carson

 

General Discussion for 20230117

Join us for general discussion about anything you want, and here's some relaxing music I find helpful for thinking and writing.

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction.

--Rachel Carson

 

General Discussion for 20230116

Join us for general discussion about anything you want, and here's some relaxing music I find helpful for thinking and writing.

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction.

--Rachel Carson

 

General Discussion for 20230115

Join us for general discussion about anything you want, and here's some relaxing music I find helpful for thinking and writing.

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction.

--Rachel Carson

 

General Discussion for 20230114

Join us for general discussion about anything you want, and here's some relaxing music I find helpful for thinking and writing.

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction.

--Rachel Carson

 

General Discussion for 20230113

Join us for general discussion about anything you want, and here's some relaxing music I find helpful for thinking and writing.

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction.

--Rachel Carson

 

The Life of Jeff Beck

Geoffrey Arnold Beck (24 June 1944 – 10 January 2023) was an English rock guitarist who rose to prominence with the Yardbirds and afterwards fronted the Jeff Beck Group and Beck, Bogert & Appice. In 1975, he switched to a mainly instrumental style, with a focus on innovative sound, and his releases spanned genres ranging from blues rock, hard rock, jazz fusion, and a blend of guitar-rock and electronica.

Beck ranked in the top five of Rolling Stone and other magazine's list of 100 greatest guitarists.[4][5][6] He was often called a "guitarist's guitarist".[7] Rolling Stone described him as "one of the most influential lead guitarists in rock".[8] Although he recorded two hit albums (in 1975 and 1976) as a solo act, Beck did not establish or maintain the sustained commercial success of many of his contemporaries and bandmates.[7][3] He recorded with many artists.[9]

Beck earned wide critical praise and received the Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance six times and Best Pop Instrumental Performance once. In 2014 he received the British Academy's Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music.[10] He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: as a member of the Yardbirds (1992) and as a solo artist (2009).

General Discussion for 20230112

Join us for general discussion about anything you want, and here's some relaxing music I find helpful for thinking and writing.

Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. The more clearly we focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe, the less taste we shall have for destruction.

--Rachel Carson