The Off-Topic Thread

The death of Yes bassist Chris Squire still has me reeling in sadness.  I just can't get over the stunning loss of such a great influence on me musically and the world's loss of a true virtuoso.  

I've been listening to Yes all this week and every time I hear his penned song "Onward" I well up in tears.  Now I probably always will whenever I hear it.  I'm blessed to have heard the band perform this when I saw them a few years ago, and I'm even more blessed to have met him and the band last year after a concert here, shake his hand, get autographs, and tell him how much the music has meant to me since my youngest days.

God bless, Chris.  Thanks for the music.
   
"Onward"

Contained in everything I do
There's a love I feel for you
Proclaimed in everything I write
You're the light, burning brightly

Onward through the night
Onward through the night
Onward through the night of my life

Displayed in all the things I see
There's a love you show to me
Portrayed in all the things you say
You're the day leading the way

Onward through the night
Onward through the night
Onward through the night of my life

Onward through the night
Onward through the night
Onward through the night of my life

Written by Chris Squire
Copyright: Topographic Music Inc

Last minute SDCC blog! https://mattthecatania.wordpress.com/2015/07/08/sdcc-ecstasy/

Celebrate the Day Without Sports (a.k.a. every day) with a knife fight! http://wp.me/p5RRSG-6g

Fetch me more sharks that I might jump them! http://wp.me/p5RRSG-6A

https://mattthecatania.wordpress.com/2015/07/29/can-i-pronunciate/

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https://mattthecatania.wordpress.com/2015/08/05/is-jemmacide-a-thing-now/

My book, The Dolorous Adventure of Brother Banenose, is on track for a a fall 2015 release: https://mattthecatania.wordpress.com/2015/08/13/tdaobb-eta-tba/

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Brother Banenose's blurb on a blog! http://wp.me/p5RRSG-7K

https://mattthecatania.wordpress.com/2015/08/26/uncovering-brother-banenoses-cover/

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So there isn't really much new in CGren's mad funhouse of a world at the moment. Dad's still ill, but slowly getting better. I'm still managing (somehow) to look after him despite my own health problems.

The good news is, though, I spoke to a friend about learning 3D modelling (he teaches video game design at local college) and I've decided to finally take the plunge and apply for an access to higher education course next year and go from there. It'll be near home in case something happens to Dad, not to mention the reduced travel time won't wear me out too much (hopefully).

Other than that, not much else to tell. Still alive, still drawing and writing. How's everyone else doing?

Best wishes to you & your family!
I’m throwing a virtual launch party for The Dolorous Adventure of Brother Banenose on 9/22. Y’all are invited! https://www.facebook.com/events/921529797920687/

http://wp.me/p5RRSG-8d

Book trailers are dumb, so I made two! https://mattthecatania.wordpress.com/2015/09/09/book-trailers-are-dumb-so-i-made-two/

Das trauriges Abenteuer des Bruder Banenose kommt jetzt auf Deutsch!
https://mattthecatania.wordpress.com/2015/09/17/das-trauriges-abenteuer-des-bruder-banenose-kommt-jetzt-auf-deutsch/

Brother Banenose trailer 2: Medieval Boogaloo! https://mattthecatania.wordpress.com/2015/09/24/brother-banenose-trailer-2-medieval-boogaloo/

My illustrated debut novel, The Dolorous Adventure of Brother Banenose, has been published & is now available for purchase at Amazon & Barnes & Noble!
http://www.amazon.com/Dolorous-Adventure-Brother-Banenose/dp/151370303X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443644453&sr=8-1&keywords=banenose
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-dolorous-adventure-of-brother-banenose-matthew-catania/1122706884?ean=2940151127103
If  you could review it after you read it, that'd be awesome: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26173786-the-dolorous-adventure-of-brother-banenose
Thank you very much in advance for your gracious patronage.
https://mattthecatania.wordpress.com/2015/09/30/brother-banenose-is-becoming/#more-570

My author copies for THE DOLOROUS ADVENTURE OF BROTHER BANENOSE came in today! Who wants a shot at winning a signed copy at the virtual release party on Thursday?
https://www.facebook.com/events/921529797920687/

https://mattthecatania.wordpress.com/2015/10/07/begin-buying-brother-banenose-books/

I got podcast interviewed! https://mattthecatania.wordpress.com/2015/10/15/the-wages-of-publication-is-death/

The ebook of my debut novel, The Dolorous Adventure of Brother Banenose, is FREE on Amazon through November 14! http://www.amazon.com/Dolorous-Adventure-Brother-Banenose-ebook/dp/B015TOO8SQ/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

I'm technically a best seller? https://mattthecatania.wordpress.com/2015/11/12/were-1-with-a-bullet/

https://mattthecatania.wordpress.com/2015/11/14/i-got-99-problems-but-bestselling-aint-one/

My dog, Mabel



3 week ago, she had a litter of 5 pups. 3 boys & 2 girls......

The boys.....



Dogtor Hugh



Wookie Wilson



Hairy Houdini

The girls......



Clara Rose & Sarah Jane


Will have them here until Mid January - then it's off to their "forever homes"

Simply adorable.

That's a cutie!
R.I.P. Topless Robot https://mattthecatania.wordpress.com/2015/12/22/topless-r-i-p/

Awwww, the puppies are so adorable.  If we were not so allergic to pet dander would have loved to adopt one of them - Hairy Houdini would be our pick!

Thanks for sharing these photos

Jany