Here we take a look under the hood at some of the interesting dynamics contained within this classic Irish tune… The introduction is set in the key of D, using the following progression: D, G. Em, Bm. The progression degrees are I, IV, II, VI The beginning vocals “I met my love…” transition us to…
Busking at the Leyton Super Store Center Previous Next Had a really nice time today busking with my new friend Lilly in the gritty area of Leyton. The area was a busy shopping center – where, to liken to something similar in the US – would be one of those large shopping centers scattered across…
Halloween Carving Party Previous Next Yesterday the boys and I made some Jack’o’Lanterns in preparation for Halloween . One of the kiddos went above and beyond with his pumpkin interpretation of Captain Jack Sparrow. We needed a beard so we cut my hemp bracelet in half to complete the look, using magnets for the beads.…
An unlikely pairing of a Scottish lowland single malt and middle Japan blended whisky yields an interesting voyage into famiiar flavours. Periodical – Oloroso BarrelNose: Pronounced banana, honey, orange rind, hints of apricot, vanilla, and mixed fruitAge: 14 yearsRegion: Lowlands (Loch Lomand)ABV: 50%Pallate: Spicey vanilla, boiled fruits, watercress, sea saltFinish: Long, with very little bitterness.…
Previous Next Tonight I am polishing off 4 bottles of dram. A Clynelish 14 year, a Mortlach Rare Old, a Chivas Regal XV Balmain, and an Arran Barrel Reserve. Mortlach Old Rare – big hat for the cattle.Type: Single MaltAge: No Age Statement Region: Highlands/Speyside (east coast)ABV: 43.4%Pros: All rounder, allows for quick acclimation to…
Fruity, zesty, bright and light, easy to drink with little bite. Purchased from the House of Malt onn the 27th of September of 2021. Finished this evening, on the 29th of April 2022. Price was 42.40 GBP. Region: Ireland ABV: 4o%…
Condensed medley of pleasing sweet, darker flavors that come into their own after a bit of water and rest. Purchased from the House of Malt website in October of 2021 and opened about a month or so later. Finished this evening, on the 26th of April 2022. Price was 40.95 GBP. Region: Speyside …
A pleasurable experience on the front end, but falls a bit short in the rear. Purchased at the Glengoyne distillery in August of 2021. Opened early 2022, and finished on the 25th of April 2022. Price was apx 140 GBP. Expressions also enjoyed during this time were Arran 10 year, GlenAllarchie 15, Arran Barrel Reserve,…
Went to a free meditation session last night. I found elements of it to be very useful in levelling one’s keel through techniques, affirmations, visualisations, and concepts. The session however had a shrine set up for the woman who developed this meditation. We were also shown a 25 minute video of a speech she had…
It has been a bit. Lot has changed since my last post. New books read, new trips taken and planned. Be posting more about it all soon.