I adopted Blackie at the Long Beach area shelter in El Dorado park when they had a Veterans event many years ago. Free adoptions for Veterans and everything was taken care of. He was staring at me while waiting outside for them to open. Locked to the bars of that cage like, “get me outta here!”. I got to meet him and we were instantly bonded. He got his shots and he was neutered. We were the best of friends ever since. He was my boy.
We spent every day together. We played around and watched football together. We were inseparable. He was my best friend and a really good buddy. He defended me and genuinely cared for and about me, and I him. We celebrated Veterans Day together every year, except this one. He passed away on December 22, 2025. This is my first Veterans Day without him. It really sucks. He was taken too early. He didn’t deserve to be taken this early.
I will always remember Blackie. I carry my little Veterans Day miracles’ ashes in an empty round around my neck. I will always keep him close to my heart. He will never, ever be forgotten. He will live forever….
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Rina is coming to visit again!! So soon….. We’re all pretty excited. I’m the most excited, of course. I get to see her but it always feels like there’s just not enough time. We go to Dodgers games and do our L.A. thing. Sometimes she just wants to blow off steam in La Quinta. I’ll do whatever!!👍😉We have fun no matter what. I hear…. maybe…. just maybe…. the rest of the band is coming with her!! Full house, but we can handle it. The La Quinta house has plenty of room. Ladies will have the house as usual and I’ll be in the casita. It’s awesome that they’re so casual around me. They roam the place in their “undies”, I guess I’ll say. It’s cool but, “whoa” sometimes. Not Rina of course. Her friends…. band mates…. I’m not really that uncomfortable, but still, they try to make me blush on purpose tho. “Rina!!! Call off Megumi! Come and get her!!” ….2 seconds of silence…. “No!” back. 🤔Ok…. I like it….😊
We have fun. Whenever the girls visit, it’s fucking fun. For real. I wrote a song that I recorded, but needs vocals. One of them can do it. We have a studio and they may just record their own version. They, Rina especially, keep a few things at the La Quinta house. Ever tried traveling with a guitar, or anything for that matter these days. So I/they have a whole deal set up. Drums, guitars, amps, a rack, anything to record professionally. They picked their own gear and modded it to the specs of their gear in Japan. So yayyyyyy! I have my stuff too. We actually jam together really well. I’ll have to post some of our recorded sessions.
Out back, La Quinta home….
So what’s the band? Who are they? What are they called? That’s a post for another time. Rina may post it herself. Who knows? This post is about my daughter coming to visit. If you know me at all, you’ll know which one is her. DubPirates is a family. It’s not just about the music. It’s about the artists, their interests, and their voice. If DubPirates can help do that, then that’s what we are here for. I’m a part of, I am DubPirates. So anything in this ecosystem is shareable and you have support.
Eric is the driving force behind DubPirates. As a registered ASCAP publisher, DubPirates vigorously promotes new, and engaging music, video, and literary mediums. If you’d like your work posted and available to the public, reach out.
DubPirates has always been around. It’s been a while since any new works have been created. That all changes….now. We are charging hard into the industry to rite the wrongs and set the balance str8 with music, rites, artists, and anyone with a message. Anyone who wants, no needs to be heard, apply here…. We’re DubPirates. We’re here to help, and a whole lot more….
