Last Saturday I took out the guitar and got myself reaquainted with some original songs I'd written over the years. It's been about 4 or 5 months since I spent quality time playing any of my own material. Sure, I've picked up the guitar here and there, played a few songs and then put the instrument back in the case. This was different.
The ideas for new material started to pour out. It felt good to reconnect with this outlet. It wasn't that long ago when I was able to sit for hours and there seemed to be no end to the lyrics and melodies that would flow from some mysterious place. Back when I was playing concerts and clubs fresh material was a must.
Years ago when there was an abundance of live entertainment here in the city, we use to go to a popular local club to hear some decent R&B. The audience was fellow musicians, music lovers and people out on the town having a good time. The place was usually packed. The music was fabulous and the atmosphere was in full celebration. I hadn't played this particular venue but I loved going.
One evening I spotted a poster promoting something called "Porketta Bingo". This was all the rave at the time on Saturday afternoons. For those who have never heard of this, it is a type of bingo where the prize is a large piece of cooked porketta roast served to each person who wins a round of the game. Yes - porketta roast as in MEAT! Everyone at the table usually shares in this thick tasty slice of spicy roast and people have a blast!
Last weekend a friend came by to visit me who had just been at her first Porketta Bingo. I have to say - I haven't seen her so happy in awhile. She was giddy with pleasure.
So, whether it's music, porketta bingo or something you haven't participated in, in years - I hope you get out there this weekend and have some fun. May you rediscover a few things that have brought you happiness.
Deborah
P.S. A special thank you to the Frampton Family.
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