The Secret to a 242-Day Streak: Patience and Consistency, a Lesson from Warren Buffett | Day 242

5K EVERY DAY – Day #242

(“Money” clip from Pink Floyd)

The world’s sixth-richest person – Warren Buffett – turns 95 today.

Not sure what you could get a guy with the type of coin or stocks, but since he’s a big fan of music, especially country and folk. Here’s some Johnny Cash.

(“I Walk the Line” clip from Johnny Cash)

The song, of course, is “I Walk the Line”, but in actuality I ran today.

(Video Slide of Day #242)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“No matter how great the talent or efforts, some things just take time. You can’t produce a baby in one month by getting nine women pregnant..” – by Warren Buffett

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Variety is the Spice of a Run (Even at the Gym) | Day 241

5K EVERY DAY – Day #241

(“Yeah Yeah” clip from Willy Moon)

It’s time to talk about the music being played at my gym again – The Edge

(more “Yeah Yeah” clip from Willy Moon)

This time though – they played that song “Yeah Yeah” from a guy that I hadn’t heard from since 2013 – Willy Moon

(“Railroad Track” clip from Willy Moon)

The Edge is still a work in progress playing DJ though because they did have this song on the other day.

(“It’s so Easy” clip from Linda Ronstadt)

I have nothing against Linda Ronstadt. My parents love her. It just didn’t help me in picking up my pace while running.

(Video Slide of 5K Day #241)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“It’s good to have a variety of tastes. That’s what life’s all about.” – by Mick Jagger

Just like music, every run is different, and that variety is what keeps things interesting.

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New Music Weekend (on a Thursday): My Run to Spoon’s New Songs | Day 240

5K EVERY DAY – Day #240

(“I Turn My Camera On” clip)

It’s only Thursday – Friday Eve – but new music for the weekend is already starting to creep into the scene. You guys know Spoon.

(“The Underdog” clip)

Yeah – that band, Spoon. Couple days ago, they released 2 new songs.

(“Chateau Blues” clip)

That’s one of them – “Chateau Blues”. And the other is “Guess I’m Falling in Love”

(“Guess I’m Falling in Love” clip)

These 2 tracks will be on an upcoming album that Spoon is still working on. That’s all I got. Can you tell I’m excited for New Music Weekend? Oh yeah – and I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #240)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I always feel like the next record’s going to be the best one.” – by Britt Daniel

Love that quote – Every day and every run is a new chance to do better than the last one, to learn from it, and to feel like the best is still yet to come.

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Even Flow vs. No Code | A Run to Pearl Jam’s Two Sides | Day 239

5K EVERY DAY – Day #239

(“Hail, hail to the lucky ones, I refer to those in love, yeah” from “Hail Hail” song)

Today marks the anniversary of two very different albums from Pearl Jam: their more experimental one, No Code from 1996 and , of course, their game-changing debut album from 1991 – Ten

(Musical intro to “Even Flow”)

Both albums are a great reminder that not every day is the same. Some days, you have to be more introspective and just put in the work, like No Code. Other days are loud and full of energy, like Ten.

(Hook to “Even Flow”)

I like running to the Ten album – I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #239)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“I believe that the best thing in life is to find what you’re passionate about and just go for it.” – by Eddie Vedder

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Celebrating National Dog Day: My Run for Frank & Mac | Day 238

5K EVERY DAY – Day #238

(Instrumental opener to “Dog Days Are Over”)

It’s time to celebrate our furry friends – Welcome to National Dog Day

(“The dog days are over, The dog days are done.” from the song “Dog Days are Over”)

I’m not sure if that’s a celebratory song for dogs, but it does include something else that helps this video along.

(“Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father. Run for your children, for your sisters and brothers” from the song “Dog Days are Over”)

5K Every Day lives on. I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #238)

If you are looking to adopt a dog – be sure to check out: To Love A Canine Rescue

My family got both of our dogs – Frank & Mac from there.

(Picture is shown)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” – by Orhan Pamuk

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A Run to Overcome Obstacles | Inspired by Chester Bennington | Day 237

5K EVERY DAY – Day #237

(Instrumental opener of “Given Up” song from Linkin Park)

Via Spotify this morning, I went to my Angry Run 3 Playlist as I hit the treadmill.

(“Given Up” hook via “Given Up” song)

To help me overcome this pain in the butt, I needed a little extra kick in the butt.

(“Put Me Out of My Misery” line via “Given Up” song)

(laughing) – Alright, it was all that bad this morning. I’m definitely doing better – I ran.

(Video Slide of Day #237)

If this morning’s pain is the worst that it’s going to be now – I’m going to get over this hump

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“You have to be able to overcome all the obstacles that are in front of you.” – by Chester Bennington

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The New Music Trio I Missed: RKS, Laufey & Beach Bunny | Missed Music Monday

missed music monday / Monday 08-25-25

(“Missed Again”)

I’ve got 3 misses for your Monday – in baseball that’s a strike out – I really didn’t think I did that bad for New Music Weekend.

(Missed Music Monday opener)

There was a lot of goodness released this past weekend. First Up – Rainbow Kitten Surprise – they gave us their 2nd release off their upcoming album – Bones – due out next month on the 26th. Give or take a few – here’s “100 Summers”

(“100 Summers” clip)

Next – a full album drop from Laufey (lay-vey) called: A Matter of Time. her previous work was known for its nostalgic jazz and classical influences, but this album is a shift toward a more pop-infused sound AND Aaron Dessner of The National produced it – I’m listening.

(“Mr. Eclectic” clip)

3rd one – it’s a standalone single from Beach Bunny. Written at the same time as their most recent album, Tunnel Vision. Apparently it’s not a part of a future deluxe album – I’ll take what I can get. This is “Year of the Optimist”

(“Year of the Optimist” clip)

That’s my strikeout from New Music Weekend called Missed Music Monday.

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My Run That Might End the Streak | Inspiring Words from Chris Martin | Day 236

5K EVERY DAY – Day #236

(Opening line of “Fix You” from Coldplay)

I don’t listen Coldplay too often, but that opening line from “Fix You” – I’m feeling right now.

“When you try your best, but you don’t succeed”

(More of “Fix You” from Coldplay)

I’m having some sharp pains in my left buttocks area – awesome huh – and well, I’ll need to see how I feel in the morning, but for today run #236 did occur.

(Video Slide of Day #236)

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“Everything is a learning experience. You just have to be able to find the positive in every situation.” – by Chris Martin

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A Run Inspired by Beck’s Chemtrails (and a Smiley Face) | Day 235

5K EVERY DAY – Day #235

(Clip of “Chemtrails” from Beck)

One of my favorite artists – Beck – with one of his more chill songs called “Chemtrails”

The other day a plane was in the sky (imagine that) doing some skywriting

(clip of a smiley face being created in the sky)

I watched that smiley face form. I was walking the dogs at the time. A little later, the plane did add a heart.

(clip of the heart made in the sky)

I did see other people’s post’s about it all over social media. Smiles being created by skywriting. I do run those trails a lot but haven’t experienced those skytop drawings before. I did run today.

(Video Slide of Day #235)

By the way, I do know that chemtrails are NOT skywriting AND the earth is round, thank you

QUOTE OF THE DAY:
“You just have to be willing to fail. That’s a good place to start.” – by Beck

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Music So Good – I Had to Do a Third Deep Dive… | New Music Weekend

New Music Weekend / 8/22-8/24/25

(New Music Weekend Intro)

Happy Weekend – there is a ton of new music to discuss, but first – I’m going to begin with this. Subscribe. Please. Support my music addiction and I promise to be here week in and week out. I truly love doing this. So – subscribe. And if you have – thank you. And then – go tell your mom to go do it too.

Coming up for New Music Weekend – Jon Batiste, Water from Your Eyes, Royel Otis & more

(Countdown Video)

New Music Weekend:

  • The uber talented Jon Batiste who makes music just by walking by you released his 9th studio album – BIG MONEY (cut of “Big Money”) Nine tracks in all – in fact, the final track #9 features No ID who was also a co-producer on the entire album (cut of “Angels”) No ID recently teamed up on another album earlier this year with Saba (cut of “Woes of the World”) I really enjoy me some Saba – But that was back in March. More on Batiste’s album – when compared to some of his orchestral work, this album is definitely more stripped down. (cut of “Maybe”) “Maybe” is the name of that beautifully composed song which includes these thick, powerful chords from his solo piano playing. Love it! Then, the lyrics pose some big questions about one’s life and purpose (more “Maybe”) Making you think with these songs. Got one more – there’s a bluesy sounding, high energy tune called “Pinnacle” – just a word salad of lyrical fun (cut of “Pinnacle”)
  • Nate Amos and Rachel Brown are behind the band – Water from Your Eyes. Within their Spotify bio, they mention how their music has a hint of Jay & Silent Bob. You have my attention (clip of Jay and Silent Bob) Love those guys. Kevin Smith forever. Tangent back to Nate and Rachel or Water from Your Eyes (clip) Album is called: It’s A Beautiful Place and it’s being described as a “kaleidoscopic blend” of art rock, post-punk, and experimental pop, with moments of nu-metal drumming, grunge, and even dance-punk. Take their song “Life Signs” (clip of “Life Signs”) you go from this rhythmic vocal deadpan and then hard pivot into this raw, grunge filled guitar sound (more of “Life Signs”) I’m all in on this “kaleidoscopic” sound – I like that word. I made a card for it. (flash card) Just one more song, for now, that I’ve been enjoying from Water from Your Eyes off this new album of theirs called – It’s A Beautiful Place – is the song “Playing Classics” – the video is definitely one to check too with the teddy bear (cut of “Playing Classics”)
  • Typically, I only do 2 deep dives into albums. But – there was so much goodness out there, I had to do a 3rd (clip of “moody”) Royel Otis is the band. Previously, I heard a couple of their songs non-stop on Sirius XM’s AltNation – one was “Sofa King” – if you know, you know, if not – go listen to that song and enjoy, but then they also did a cover of “Linger” from The Cranberries (clip of “Linger”) Wonderful rendition of that classic tune from 1993. The 1900s – as my daughter pointed out to me the other day – anyway. New music (clip) I am enjoying this album called – Hickey. Several songs have been released like “Car” and “Say Something”, but I am enjoying the new one being pushed that also has a video to go along with it – here’s “Who’s Your Boyfriend?” (clip of “Who’s Your Boyfriend?”)
  • Several quick hits of new music: Back in March, I did a deep dive into Sombr (clip of “undressed”) I was basically begging for a full album drop – and now, we have one. I still need to dig into all as you all should, too. 10 songs under the album title – I Barely Know Her // Five more new albums to check out this weekend and we’ve got every musical flavor: Dominic Fike, Twenty One Pilots, Mac DeMarco, Wolf Alice and the Deftones. // If you enjoy King Crimson and Phish, then you’ll enjoy King Llama who by the way have a Sleuth Llama T-shirt that I want so badly (picture of the t-shirt) So cool, I’ll provide a link. However, the music from King Llama is an instrumental mix of jazz, rock, funk, and jam-band music that I’ve been enjoying while simply sitting in my house library. New song is out though and even though it was done in the studio, the music very much has a “live” feel. Here’s “Jump Ship” (clip of “Jump Ship”)

I put together a Spotify playlist of the songs that I talked about and thought about today for New Music Friday. Click here for that! Anything that I really messed up and missed – well, that’s why I’ll be doing Missed Music Monday on Monday. 

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