Turn left at the dwarf red star!

I had to ‘reboot. A ‘damaged’ brain, with the neurone in a state of severe disintegration. In order to move forward there was only one option, I heard a little inner voice saying “ turn left at the red dwarf star.’ That voice is part of my recovery. It has always been music.

The ‘Song Remains the Same’ and the ‘Rain Song’ combination could even be my favourite Led Zeppelin songs. One is fast and energetic, the other is a ballad.

The Song Remains the Same faultlessly glides into the beautiful ‘Rain Song.’’ They have both Plant’s ‘honey drip’ vocals and Jimmy Page’s intricate guitar.

After the three strokes, I was to quote a Scots/Irish word ‘banjaxed’. Nothing would ever be the same for me. Now, with the severe chronic 24/7 pain I endeavor to distract this. It is the only way I can function. On a less than good day, as this is normally weather related my brain just cannot cope. The pain is sometimes ‘horrible,’ and it is very hard to endure.

This is where Led Zeppelin, my go-to music, writing, art, exercise and distraction come in. The one thing that has remained constant is music, and in particular my love affair with Led Zeppelin. Music, especially ‘live’ music has been an ever present in my attenpted recovery.

But now most days I am in a good space.

This is quintessential Led Zeppelin, in the early days, I have been lucky enough to see them at Knebworth and Earls Court, live as I much prefer the music: I like the flaws and all, the improvisation.

However one fine day, still stroke compromised I will turn left at the dwarf red star. Till then… 😘