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Yellow Mums
– or Chrysanthemums – are my favorite flowers. It’s officially autumn when you
see Mums alongside pumpkins at the farmer’s market or at the pumpkin patch. Their
beautiful ocher color brightens up any gloomy autumn day.
European gentlemen
should know that you never surprise a lady with Mums because they actually symbolize
death. On All Saints’ day (the day after Halloween), many families gather together
around a large comforting meal after leaving Chrysanthemums on the graves of
relatives and friends.
Despite
their morbid denotation, I actually find them cheerful. On cold November days,
they remind me of the bright summer sun.
"November comes And November goes, With the last red berries And the first white snows.
With night coming early, And dawn coming late, And ice in the bucket And frost by the gate.
The fires burn And the kettles sing, And earth sinks to rest Until next spring."
- Elizabeth Coatsworth
I
can’t believe it’s already November! Oh, how time flies! I don’t really look
forward to the November rain but we will have to make the most out of it.
If you didn't care what happened to me, And I didn't care for you, We would zig zag our way through the boredom and pain Occasionally glancing up through the rain. Wondering which of the buggars to blame And watching for pigs on the wing.
While I was in London I was fortunate to go to Battersea Power station.
A power station?
On an early December morning in 1976, photographs for the cover of Pink Floyd’s Animals album were taken. A huge inflatable pink pig was attached to one of the towers. It is still a mystery if the inflatable pig escaped or was released on purpose to increase the publicity of the album after the pictures were taken. No one knows. The album was officially launched at an event at the power station in January 1977 and was a worldwide success.
As I said in my previous post, I have a thing for iconic rock memorabilia/places.
When I first went to London four years ago, I just couldn’t leave without crossing the Abbey Road crosswalk. On another trip to Amsterdam, I was lucky enough to visit the Hilton hotel room where John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their Bed-in in 1969.
Such memorable moments that I will never forget.
When I came home a few days later, I heard the terrible news of an Asian company buying the place. They will bring the abandoned power station down and build a shopping mall.
It’s pretty ironic if you ask me as Animals is a concept album based on the flaws of capitalism.
Sara
PS: The album was was also based on George Orwell’s novel, ‘Animal Farm’.
Edit: A dear blogging friend of mine told me that the building is actually on the 'Grade 2' heritage building list so they can't demolish it!
When I first heard the news, I could hardly believe it.
Yes, it’s true, Hard Rock Café is coming to Brussels, Belgium!
Two weeks ago, I was lucky to attend the ‘Hard Hat Tour’ organized by Hard Rock Café offering an exclusive sneak peek into what will become one of the most crowded places on the famous Grand Place.
Most of the memorabilia was still covered in bubble wrap and dust but the authentic Hard Rock Café feeling was already present.
Memorabilia will include; John Lennon’s hat and handwritten note, Paul Simonon’s (Clash) leather jacket, John Entwistle’s (The Who) bass guitar, Johnny Cash’s handwritten lyrics to “Starkville City Jail” and many more.
In August, we will finally be able to enjoy a tasty burger while listening to great rock music.
Sara
PS: the official opening date has not been announced yet but I will keep you posted.
Skirt&blouse&denim jacket from H&M, Shoes&bag from Primark
This is what I wore to go to the Roger Waters’ concert on Friday.
I love this skirt. It’s actually one of my favorites, I could wear it every day!
It has a 70’s vibe and the colors are just so autumn like…
What about the concert?
It was AMAZING! God knows, I’ve been to a lot of concert but this one tops them all.
Luckily I was just in time for the ‘Classic Rock Revival’ as I like to call it; great bands from the sixties and seventies who make their final (?) tour around the world. For money? Maybe, but I always regretted I was not able to see my favorite bands in the actual year their albums came out.
‘The Wall’ is an epic album and so was the concert. You just had to be there.
It was quite the spectacle. Roger ‘s voice is almost the same as it was 30 years ago. The visuals during the concert were breathtaking. It was an evening I'll never forget.
I also bought some merchandise at the concert; a tote bag and a badge. I just couldn’t resist.
As you know (or maybe not) I love sixties/seventies music.
Do not ask me what the new song from Lady Gaga is because I wouldn’t know…
I’m not an outsider either but the only recent music I listen to are Fleet Foxes, Alela Diane and Bon Iver.
So tonight is THE night. THE concert.
The Wall performed by Roger Waters.
I just can’t wait! I already have my tickets for over a year hehe
