Day 7 - 201 -- Heat and History

The heat is returning. Today was sunnier and warmer than the past few days. The trend forecast is for higher temperatures with feel like temperatures into the high 30s (100+F). A week in July in the Maritimes, I guess. <smile> I did some housework before it got too warm, ran out for milk, and visited with a friend. The bit of breeze that passed by every few minutes was pleasant. It took the sting out of the heat.

Today marks the 73rd birthday of a major rock guitar player -- Brain May. He is best known as lead guitarist with Queen, but has also written may songs and had a music career after Queen. When I hear his name, I often think of him playing God Save the Queen from the rooftop of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queen's golden Jubilee. Or I see him on stage with Pavarotti playing guitar and singing Who Wants to Live Forever.  There is much more to this man, though. May completed doctoral research work and received a PhD in astrophysics. He was chancellor of a university. He also contributes his time and efforts to several charitable organizations to forward their advocacy efforts, particularly in the area of animal rights.

May had many wonderful guitar solos with Queen. He has called the one I share here his favourite. Say safe. Enjoy!


Was it all worth it -- Queen