Cedric Hendrix
@cirdecsongs.bsky.social
Freelance music journalist and author. Early-stage musician. Sports nut. Movie fan. Beginning biker. Open-minded and eager to learn.
The docs want me up and moving every forty minutes or so. My physical therapist brings ankle weights. I’m settling for the heavier basketball shoes I haven’t worn in three years.
My surgical recovery is going great! This keeps the train moving forward. #backpainrelief #postop #recovery
My surgical recovery is going great! This keeps the train moving forward. #backpainrelief #postop #recovery
November 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The docs want me up and moving every forty minutes or so. My physical therapist brings ankle weights. I’m settling for the heavier basketball shoes I haven’t worn in three years.
My surgical recovery is going great! This keeps the train moving forward. #backpainrelief #postop #recovery
My surgical recovery is going great! This keeps the train moving forward. #backpainrelief #postop #recovery
On today’s episode of “First World Problems,” our hero once again wrestles with the Bass Pick Dilemma.
Yeah, yeah, yeah … spare me with the “Real bassists use fingers” twaddle. Turns out you can do both, which I have to for this We Lost The Sea tune.
I’m playing again!
youtu.be/9r97usgJJwo?...
Yeah, yeah, yeah … spare me with the “Real bassists use fingers” twaddle. Turns out you can do both, which I have to for this We Lost The Sea tune.
I’m playing again!
youtu.be/9r97usgJJwo?...
November 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
On today’s episode of “First World Problems,” our hero once again wrestles with the Bass Pick Dilemma.
Yeah, yeah, yeah … spare me with the “Real bassists use fingers” twaddle. Turns out you can do both, which I have to for this We Lost The Sea tune.
I’m playing again!
youtu.be/9r97usgJJwo?...
Yeah, yeah, yeah … spare me with the “Real bassists use fingers” twaddle. Turns out you can do both, which I have to for this We Lost The Sea tune.
I’m playing again!
youtu.be/9r97usgJJwo?...
The beginning of #sunset is very pretty from my window. But that doesn’t mean I want to see it before 5 p.m.
Do we really need Daylight Savings Time anymore? I went two years without it in Japan and everything went along just fine.
Do we really need Daylight Savings Time anymore? I went two years without it in Japan and everything went along just fine.
November 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The beginning of #sunset is very pretty from my window. But that doesn’t mean I want to see it before 5 p.m.
Do we really need Daylight Savings Time anymore? I went two years without it in Japan and everything went along just fine.
Do we really need Daylight Savings Time anymore? I went two years without it in Japan and everything went along just fine.
And now I can work on my #birthday present, a @LEGO #Concorde I’ve been so eager to build. This may take a while! #cirdecsongs
November 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
And now I can work on my #birthday present, a @LEGO #Concorde I’ve been so eager to build. This may take a while! #cirdecsongs
Serenity tuned to E-flat, Major Tom in standard tuning, and my unnamed Ashbory bass (tasteful suggestions welcome). All under ten pounds. All approved for lifting.
So, this is my guitar world for a while. #cirdecsongs #guitar #practice #therapy
So, this is my guitar world for a while. #cirdecsongs #guitar #practice #therapy
October 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Serenity tuned to E-flat, Major Tom in standard tuning, and my unnamed Ashbory bass (tasteful suggestions welcome). All under ten pounds. All approved for lifting.
So, this is my guitar world for a while. #cirdecsongs #guitar #practice #therapy
So, this is my guitar world for a while. #cirdecsongs #guitar #practice #therapy
The morning of my surgery, I couldn’t get “Magic Bus” out of my head. I have no idea where it came from.
Good thing I had my earbuds. Of course I almost missed what the surgeon was saying because I was grooving so hard.
Now I’m back home, learning the tune. #cirdecsongs #TheWHO
Good thing I had my earbuds. Of course I almost missed what the surgeon was saying because I was grooving so hard.
Now I’m back home, learning the tune. #cirdecsongs #TheWHO
October 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The morning of my surgery, I couldn’t get “Magic Bus” out of my head. I have no idea where it came from.
Good thing I had my earbuds. Of course I almost missed what the surgeon was saying because I was grooving so hard.
Now I’m back home, learning the tune. #cirdecsongs #TheWHO
Good thing I had my earbuds. Of course I almost missed what the surgeon was saying because I was grooving so hard.
Now I’m back home, learning the tune. #cirdecsongs #TheWHO
Operation: Backbone, Day 8
Since the #Concorde is partially a birthday present, I’m gonna wait until next month to start on it. Meanwhile, let’s see what these Star Trek models I bought ages ago are all about.
(I still have NO idea where I’m going to put them, by the way. Oh, well.)
Since the #Concorde is partially a birthday present, I’m gonna wait until next month to start on it. Meanwhile, let’s see what these Star Trek models I bought ages ago are all about.
(I still have NO idea where I’m going to put them, by the way. Oh, well.)
October 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Operation: Backbone, Day 8
Since the #Concorde is partially a birthday present, I’m gonna wait until next month to start on it. Meanwhile, let’s see what these Star Trek models I bought ages ago are all about.
(I still have NO idea where I’m going to put them, by the way. Oh, well.)
Since the #Concorde is partially a birthday present, I’m gonna wait until next month to start on it. Meanwhile, let’s see what these Star Trek models I bought ages ago are all about.
(I still have NO idea where I’m going to put them, by the way. Oh, well.)
Few things in life bring me more joy than watching Mike Jeneally rip through a guitar solo. And here he has the nerve to do it FRETLESS! My MAN! Seeing this kind of talent is truly a privilege! #cirdecsongs
October 20, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Few things in life bring me more joy than watching Mike Jeneally rip through a guitar solo. And here he has the nerve to do it FRETLESS! My MAN! Seeing this kind of talent is truly a privilege! #cirdecsongs
My town is heading out and putting in WORK!
I’m so proud! I’ll see y’all on the next one!
#WakeUpAmerica #NoKings #Chicago #FDT
📷 — The Chicago Sun-Times and the Associated Press
I’m so proud! I’ll see y’all on the next one!
#WakeUpAmerica #NoKings #Chicago #FDT
📷 — The Chicago Sun-Times and the Associated Press
October 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
My town is heading out and putting in WORK!
I’m so proud! I’ll see y’all on the next one!
#WakeUpAmerica #NoKings #Chicago #FDT
📷 — The Chicago Sun-Times and the Associated Press
I’m so proud! I’ll see y’all on the next one!
#WakeUpAmerica #NoKings #Chicago #FDT
📷 — The Chicago Sun-Times and the Associated Press
When you’re a kid, you grab a crayon and get to coloring.
When you’re an adult, you experiment with blending and layering colors to figure out how to properly shade Batman.
Adulting is weird. #art #coloredpencil
When you’re an adult, you experiment with blending and layering colors to figure out how to properly shade Batman.
Adulting is weird. #art #coloredpencil
October 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
When you’re a kid, you grab a crayon and get to coloring.
When you’re an adult, you experiment with blending and layering colors to figure out how to properly shade Batman.
Adulting is weird. #art #coloredpencil
When you’re an adult, you experiment with blending and layering colors to figure out how to properly shade Batman.
Adulting is weird. #art #coloredpencil
October 11, 2025 at 11:24 PM
T-minus two weeks to #surgery.
I’ve been asked how my back got messed up. I blamed wear and tear. I forgot something.
April 20, 2008. I was struck by a woman running a red light. I tore muscles in my back.
I never took my spine into account. I should have. It was just a matter of time.
I’ve been asked how my back got messed up. I blamed wear and tear. I forgot something.
April 20, 2008. I was struck by a woman running a red light. I tore muscles in my back.
I never took my spine into account. I should have. It was just a matter of time.
October 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
T-minus two weeks to #surgery.
I’ve been asked how my back got messed up. I blamed wear and tear. I forgot something.
April 20, 2008. I was struck by a woman running a red light. I tore muscles in my back.
I never took my spine into account. I should have. It was just a matter of time.
I’ve been asked how my back got messed up. I blamed wear and tear. I forgot something.
April 20, 2008. I was struck by a woman running a red light. I tore muscles in my back.
I never took my spine into account. I should have. It was just a matter of time.
September 10, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Inspired by yesterday’s tour announcement, here’s a personal Radiohead playlist. Yeah, I know … I left your favorite song off. Sorry about that. I’ll try to do better. #cirdecsongs open.spotify.com/playlist/2bG...
September 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Inspired by yesterday’s tour announcement, here’s a personal Radiohead playlist. Yeah, I know … I left your favorite song off. Sorry about that. I’ll try to do better. #cirdecsongs open.spotify.com/playlist/2bG...
Sis is doing well and the weather is lovely. So, I’m sitting on her balcony learning a rudimentary version of Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb.”
There are worse ways to spend your Wednesday.
#cirdecsongs #guitar #epiphone
There are worse ways to spend your Wednesday.
#cirdecsongs #guitar #epiphone
September 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Sis is doing well and the weather is lovely. So, I’m sitting on her balcony learning a rudimentary version of Pink Floyd’s “Comfortably Numb.”
There are worse ways to spend your Wednesday.
#cirdecsongs #guitar #epiphone
There are worse ways to spend your Wednesday.
#cirdecsongs #guitar #epiphone
Look …
I’m more than happy that it’s “Way Back Weekend” on the radio.
But it really hurts my feelings that the songs are from the nineties.
#damnimold
📷 — Soundgarden (Getty Images)
I’m more than happy that it’s “Way Back Weekend” on the radio.
But it really hurts my feelings that the songs are from the nineties.
#damnimold
📷 — Soundgarden (Getty Images)
August 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Look …
I’m more than happy that it’s “Way Back Weekend” on the radio.
But it really hurts my feelings that the songs are from the nineties.
#damnimold
📷 — Soundgarden (Getty Images)
I’m more than happy that it’s “Way Back Weekend” on the radio.
But it really hurts my feelings that the songs are from the nineties.
#damnimold
📷 — Soundgarden (Getty Images)
I haven’t driven in two years. The good news is, I still know how to do it.
The bad news is, I’m moving at speeds that remind me of the old people I used to yell at.
“GET THE LEAD OUT, PAW PAW!!!”
#slowpoke
The bad news is, I’m moving at speeds that remind me of the old people I used to yell at.
“GET THE LEAD OUT, PAW PAW!!!”
#slowpoke
August 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
I haven’t driven in two years. The good news is, I still know how to do it.
The bad news is, I’m moving at speeds that remind me of the old people I used to yell at.
“GET THE LEAD OUT, PAW PAW!!!”
#slowpoke
The bad news is, I’m moving at speeds that remind me of the old people I used to yell at.
“GET THE LEAD OUT, PAW PAW!!!”
#slowpoke
Gonna be without Una, Sisko, and Salma (my effects rig) for three weeks while I look after my sister. I’m gonna miss them. Chester (my Chet Atkins SST) will be making the trip so I can #practice. But it won’t be the same.
Oh, well … family first.
#cirdecsongs #guitar
Oh, well … family first.
#cirdecsongs #guitar
August 18, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Gonna be without Una, Sisko, and Salma (my effects rig) for three weeks while I look after my sister. I’m gonna miss them. Chester (my Chet Atkins SST) will be making the trip so I can #practice. But it won’t be the same.
Oh, well … family first.
#cirdecsongs #guitar
Oh, well … family first.
#cirdecsongs #guitar
Thank you John Oliver for rebranding the Erie SeaWolves as the Moon Mammoths. Clearly, you know how much I love Minor League Baseball caps. I saw it and couldn’t resist! #LastWeekTonight
August 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Thank you John Oliver for rebranding the Erie SeaWolves as the Moon Mammoths. Clearly, you know how much I love Minor League Baseball caps. I saw it and couldn’t resist! #LastWeekTonight
My friends:
If you’re not watching this show, YOU are missing OUT!!!
End of speech.
Hendrix out.
#StrangeNewWorlds
If you’re not watching this show, YOU are missing OUT!!!
End of speech.
Hendrix out.
#StrangeNewWorlds
August 14, 2025 at 5:45 PM
My friends:
If you’re not watching this show, YOU are missing OUT!!!
End of speech.
Hendrix out.
#StrangeNewWorlds
If you’re not watching this show, YOU are missing OUT!!!
End of speech.
Hendrix out.
#StrangeNewWorlds
If you want to debate someone and your argument begins with a shift from the topic at hand along with the words “what about,” just stop.
You’ve already lost.
Just say, “I know you’re right, but I want to distract you so I don’t have to admit it.”
Save us all some time.
You’ve already lost.
Just say, “I know you’re right, but I want to distract you so I don’t have to admit it.”
Save us all some time.
August 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
If you want to debate someone and your argument begins with a shift from the topic at hand along with the words “what about,” just stop.
You’ve already lost.
Just say, “I know you’re right, but I want to distract you so I don’t have to admit it.”
Save us all some time.
You’ve already lost.
Just say, “I know you’re right, but I want to distract you so I don’t have to admit it.”
Save us all some time.
Meet my new best friend.
Apparently, he also had a taste for the Starbucks lemon loaf, as he was more than happy to accept a couple of the large crumbs I offered. Then he came back for seconds.
Next time, it’s 50/50 on the check, pal.
Apparently, he also had a taste for the Starbucks lemon loaf, as he was more than happy to accept a couple of the large crumbs I offered. Then he came back for seconds.
Next time, it’s 50/50 on the check, pal.
August 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Meet my new best friend.
Apparently, he also had a taste for the Starbucks lemon loaf, as he was more than happy to accept a couple of the large crumbs I offered. Then he came back for seconds.
Next time, it’s 50/50 on the check, pal.
Apparently, he also had a taste for the Starbucks lemon loaf, as he was more than happy to accept a couple of the large crumbs I offered. Then he came back for seconds.
Next time, it’s 50/50 on the check, pal.
I was all set to stroll into Five Guys for a burger when this sign caught my eye.
Before I knew it, I was enjoying some tasty shrimp tacos with a Modello.
A nice diversion from the norm. #lunch
Before I knew it, I was enjoying some tasty shrimp tacos with a Modello.
A nice diversion from the norm. #lunch
August 11, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I was all set to stroll into Five Guys for a burger when this sign caught my eye.
Before I knew it, I was enjoying some tasty shrimp tacos with a Modello.
A nice diversion from the norm. #lunch
Before I knew it, I was enjoying some tasty shrimp tacos with a Modello.
A nice diversion from the norm. #lunch
My bus was rerouted, so I missed my downtown appointment today.
But, since I’m already out and I’ve been a bit of a hermit this year …
It’s time for a spontaneous #adventure!
But, since I’m already out and I’ve been a bit of a hermit this year …
It’s time for a spontaneous #adventure!
August 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
My bus was rerouted, so I missed my downtown appointment today.
But, since I’m already out and I’ve been a bit of a hermit this year …
It’s time for a spontaneous #adventure!
But, since I’m already out and I’ve been a bit of a hermit this year …
It’s time for a spontaneous #adventure!