Gravitational Lensing

Sometimes we might not be meant to view the light emitted from smaller objects in space. A massive object (like a galaxy or blackhole) situated out front of the smaller object bends the light away effectively rendering it unobservable... and sometimes maybe that's for the best?!? This how…

Juxtaposition

Double dose (and a bit) to make up for yesterday, but could any two songs be more different? Then for giggles, what if Metallica and Bonnie Tyler had a love child?…

Talking 'bout an education

The random-o-meter is finally picking up an oldie from the collection! On a tangential note, for any 'new' parents that may be out there reading these blog entries, M is for Metal is a highly recommended title to add to your bedtime story routine. It's very…

Artsy Metal, 90's style

No, not the Katy Perry version ... or the Linkin Park version From one of my favourite bands that prove the adage of quality over quantity album wise. Once described as thinking man's metal, they provide a cerebral journey through their live shows that is best experienced by all…

Skyrockets in flight

So. You know that little distraction. It became a big distraction. You could probably tell by the lack of posts and additions to the playlist. Don't get me wrong I was also getting a few extra jobs around the house done also before I go back to work…

Golden Eggs...

It's birthday day for my better half, and what better way to celebrate than to break out one of her favs, Veruca Salt (which were co-incidentally one of the band's that brought us together). Picture it. It's a chilly July night in 1998. We&…

Let's play catch up

Triple banger today. I'll admit I have been a little distracted the last few days. Gumtree is getting a workout trying to get rid of all the furniture we no longer need. A couple of trips to the waste recovery centre recycling things that can, and ditching things…