"Life is lived forward, but understood backward. It is not until we are down the road and we stand on the mountain looking back through the valley that we can appreciate the terrain God has allowed us to scale.” Jill Savage

Sunday, August 01, 2010

Sunday's Gift to you





"Slipping on my shoes, boiling water, toasting bread, buttering the sky: that should be enough contact with God in one day to make anyone crazy. "









Happy Birthday to Jerry Garcia - wikipedia

Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American musician best known for his work with the band the Grateful Dead. Though he vehemently disavowed the role, Garcia was viewed by many as the leader or "spokesman" of the group.

One of its founders, Garcia performed with The Grateful Dead for their entire three-decade career (1965–1995). Garcia also founded and participated in a variety of side projects, including the Saunders-Garcia Band with longtime friend Merl Saunders, Jerry Garcia Band, Old and in the Way, the Garcia/Grisman acoustic duo, and Legion of Mary.

Garcia co-founded the New Riders of the Purple Sage with John Dawson and David Nelson. He also released several solo albums, and contributed to a number of albums by other artists over the years as a session musician. He was well known by many for his distinctive guitar playing and was ranked 13th in Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" cover story.

Later in life, Garcia was sometimes ill because of his unstable weight, and in 1986 went into a diabetic coma that nearly cost him his life. Although his overall health improved somewhat after that, he also struggled with heroin addiction, and was staying in a California drug rehabilitation facility when he died of a heart attack in August 1995.

10 comments:

Susan said...

Hi Sandie! Congratulations on the year filled with birthdays! Wow wow wow That was amazing. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.

Take care and have a wonderful Sunday. Loved the photo of the sky! Susan

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Sandie I love your new quote! Very true!

Jacalyn @ rmebathproducts.com said...

Busy day, ha! Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Sunday,
Jacalyn

Angela said...

Hey Sandie!

Man years ago I dated a Dead Head! lol We went to one of the Greatful Dead's concerts that was an outdoor concert. Had a great time.

Hope you have a Great Week!
Angela

Mevely317 said...

Wow, I didn't realize it's been a year ... congrats, Sandie!
What's next? Ohhhh, please - may we have a little hint? :)

Terry said...

Howdy Sandie
Oh my goodness my first comment just vanished somewhere in cyberland.
SO if you somehow get two comments you'll be twiced reminded of what a really great treasure you are :)
Has it really been a year ??
Wow ,looking forward to your next endeavor which will be totally awesome like yourself .
Thank you so very much for making the world a better place and for all your love and support this past year.
Take care now !
Big Texas size hugs
Until next time
Happy Trails

Tanna said...

Happy Sunday to you!

Buttercup said...

Happy year! Here's to good wishes for many more. Have a great week.

Tweedles -- that's me said...

i just came to tell you some bubbles would be floating your way.
be sure to look up
xoxoxo

ocmist said...

Loved the blues in that boiling water!