Bring back big hair?

Those of us who had raging hormones in the 1980’s know all about the big hair movement, there are some, very few and far between that are still sporting the big hair.  Slash - sporting his Les Paul Guitar is still going strong with those bad boy long locks.  Rock on Slash the locks are great.

David Coverdale sported some pretty furious locks back when, and there is also Michael Bolton when he sang with Blackjack, who has cleaned up his locks to sport the new age look.

Baton Rouge - Kelly Keeling, everyone seems to fall into place, when the time is over.  But, there are the dedicated big hair groupies.

We have fallen back into the 70’s looks of the Marsha Brady parted down the middle flat as a board, no bounce & no jiggle, with the question of — is my part straight?

I do have to give my kudo’s to Slash for continuing what he is comfortable with, and sporting those curly long locks and rocking us wild with his great playing and fantastic licks that scream through our dreams!  Sweet Child of mine, mistake on his part, he said it wasn’t his favorite, but the video of him, in a field of green, hair in his eyes, does a body good!

I fell right into that big hair bonanza, yes, this is me in my glory in the 1980’s - with the perm, the laminates hair spray and anything that would keep that hair big!

Who has big hair now?

When will big hair come back? Straight is in, when will the 1980’s be revitalized? It’s gotta be right around the corner, it seems it all comes back in some form or another.

Do we have predictions, do we have hair to share?

Share your pictures, share your stories! I dare ya!

This quick sketch of Slash was done with a sharpie fine point marker, while I listened to my husband tuning his guitar, the stack of magazines where two feet high, so I started thumbing through them to find my latest post, and here it is.. enjoy..

“The Coach” as he is known in Chicagoland, had a way about him like no other.  Never at a loss for words, he said it like it was, how often would we like to do that? 

Not giving into political correctness, this famous moment in time was captured as he did what he did so well, let people know, he didn’t care what they thought of him or his tactics. 

I have a list of some folks I would like to do this too, someday, I may just gather up enough courage! So, I guess you could say, this is my silent way of doing so…..

Yet, all that pent up anger and tenacity did not help his health, he was fun on Any Given Sunday.

With the NFL Draft in full force, we Chicago Fan’s can not forget a living legend.  With hopes of a season that will bring us victory.  Over the years our quarterback situation has absolutely gone down the tubes, we don’t have that sassy attitude anymore from the Ditka Day’s.  Our offensive line needs to be re-adjusted to protect the man in the pocket or just protect the man that has the ball. 

In spite of the seasons past, I will forever remain a Bears Fan, blue & orange is in my blood, from the early 1980’s betting a friends father a buck a game, to sitting in the basement with my own father, and screaming for a win. 

I call my office/studio my happy place, 2 of the four walls are painted blue and orange with Bears Curtains flying in the late April wind’s, autographs of some of the greats.  I have a few items that will remain forever close to my heart, thanks Dan Hampton - I remember your kindness each & every day, and it’s been several years.  (A story for another day) Those that know me, know how this famous stranger touched my life and another’s who lost her’s.

I wish we would have found Ditka’s Restaurant on our journey downtown several years past, but Buck had to much to drink!  Ironically enough, the original pencil sketch you see of Mike Ditka was recently auctioned off at the 3rd Bi-Annual Prime Line Seminar and it was won by a Green Bay Fan.. Bruce took the drawing quite graciously, and said it would find a home somewhere in Wisconsin.  I am hoping it’s not a dumpster, but I was assured, he knew who would end up with it.

Bear Down Chicago Bears…..

I recently read a post over at John is Fit that asked what inspires you? On any given day, that question can create hours of conversation. 

This is a sketch that I feel is “Moment in Time with your Idol” what a better way to find inspiration. A pencil sketch from photo’s can capture you and someone who inspires you.  It can be a daily reminder to you to continue to strive and be strong.

Celine Dion has crossed many barriers and is known world wide, being the youngest of 14 children, and rising to the fame she has,  is quite inspirational.

What inspires me is the inner strength that drive’s people’s passions to greatness.  Being able to see what it is you want, reaching out to it, grabbing hold for longer than 8 seconds, and following your dream.

It’s not easy in today’s world to go out and forge your own path, start a new business or just do what makes you happy. We are tied with the constraints of mortgages, taxes, credit card debt and health insurance.  If you can take a moment each day to find something inspirational and think about it for even five minutes, it will help you grow as a person and it will help grow your passions.

Thanks Cecilia for hiring me to draw June and Celine and giving June her ”moment in time” with her idol!

Mark Farner and Grand Funk Friday’s Sketch,  as my son said, “a great guitar player, a great musician, what more can I tell you mom.” 

This is a sketch I did for my son’s 15th birthday, he was only 8 months into playing.  I’d come home from work and I would hear “I’m Your Captain” screaming out of the speakers with the old lp’s and the crackling sound,  what a throw back for us over 40 folks.

Mark Farner has a good heart, good values and fights for his country and personal freedom.  It seems he has a true love of life, with the trials and tribulations of Rock Bands from the 60’s to now, the continued success of Mark Farner has to come from within. 

This drawing of Mark is early in his career, with a Microfret Guitar, of which I never realized how few of them were produced. 

Because of a neck injury, Mark Farner now plays a Parker Fly, due to the weight.  A favorite guitar in our household is the Messenger though, it has a sound like no other.

Mark Farner was a true American Musical Innovator that never got his due.  Inspiring more bands than people know.  From Grand Funk to Grace is a must read for true Farner and Grand Funk fans, giving insight to a guitarist that lives by his passions.

“Everybody, Listen to me…”

Let me start this post with a confession: I thought Ginger Baker was a woman, and I did not realize that Grace Slick was white.. I knew the names, but I honestly never paid attention to the face.

Yes, Di and Shannon, I spent several lunch periods at the creek, but once I figure it out I get it, and it sticks.

I once said to my dear husband after way toooo many Corona’s, if Stevie Ray was alive, I would be a groupie.  TRUST me..that is truly not something you tell your spouse of 20 years.  Another tip, if you ever get one of those email’s that ask… if you could spend the rest of your life with anyone, who would it be?   First off, leave your husband off the list if you answer anyone else but him.

Speaking of Groupies, I have a blog groupie, who has been loyal, honest and most helpful.  THANK you Frank, the recent re-vamp, re-work and re-design of my little old blog is due to a fine man that took the time to help out a newbie.

Thank you Frank! This Grace is for you!