E.Z. Livin'

For people who want more creativity, humor,and rock 'n' roll in their life

The hottest Substack posts of E.Z. Livin'

And their main takeaways

Sunday with Ozzy #2

58 implied HN points • 30 Jul 23
  1. Ozzy used to be a popular cat with the ladies.
  2. Ozzy was changed after being operated on without consent.
  3. Despite changes, Ozzy still enjoys human care and attention.

Telling Covid to bugger off

19 implied HN points • 03 Jan 24
  1. The author fought off Covid using ivermectin and music.
  2. Ivermectin helped the author recover quickly from major symptoms.
  3. The author shared 'F-you, Covid!' songs by a heavy metal band as part of their revenge.

In memory of John Lennon and Refaat Alareer

19 implied HN points • 10 Dec 23
  1. The pen can be mightier than weapons like machine guns and missiles.
  2. Artists' words can influence minds and change history.
  3. Everyone has the power of words to promote love, peace, and understanding.

Sunday with Ozzy

19 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23
  1. A cat's work is never done, always on patrol
  2. Showing leadership by managing image and patrolling
  3. Scaring intruders as deterrence to prevent future incidents

Gems from the Rock 'n' Roll Vault

19 implied HN points • 15 Jul 23
  1. Band members share all-time favorite songs and why they love them.
  2. Percussion plays a crucial role in making 'Black Magic Woman' by Santana great.
  3. Music can evoke complex emotions and tell powerful stories, like 'It's Too Late' by Carole King.
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A rock 'n' roll Camelot

1 HN point • 28 Jul 23
  1. Chicago's initial era was a unique and influential time in rock 'n' roll history.
  2. Terry Kath was a musical and spiritual leader of Chicago and a talented guitarist.
  3. Kath's experimental and improvisational style set him apart in the music industry.

The Seven Stages of a Creative Life

0 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
  1. Kids start as uninhibited creators but often lose their creativity due to societal pressures.
  2. Many people find ways to incorporate creativity in small, everyday ways to stay connected to their creative selves.
  3. Reclaiming a fully creative life involves navigating through stages like pursuing big creativity, battling imposter syndrome, and ultimately surrendering to the creative process.

When groupies get grabby: Candid advice from rock band Pirate

0 implied HN points • 05 Aug 23
  1. Groupies can be a fun part of the rock star experience.
  2. Remember that groupies are people too and may just be excited to see the band.
  3. Setting boundaries with groupies is important to maintain respect and control.

Have bad dreams or nightmares? Try lucid dreaming

0 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
  1. Lucid dreaming can help prevent bad dreams by allowing you to control and influence the content of your dreams.
  2. Using techniques like autosuggestion and entering an in-between state, you can learn how to be a lucid dreamer.
  3. Communicate positive instructions to your unconscious mind to enhance your chances of experiencing lucid dreaming regularly.