The morning was a flurry of slack jawed discussion about John McCain’s choice for vice president. Just the other night I half joked that he’d have to choose a young politician from a minority group. He did just that. He selected 44 year old, first term Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin.
I haven’t mentioned it here [...]
I just finished up the last of the birthday shenanigans this morning that department of licensing. Turning twenty six was better than turning twenty five, probably because it’s not a number that is divisible by five. Simple but true.
I won’t go on about what I got from who or how many folks [...]
I’m looking around for a new guitar. An interesting idea in today’s economy, maybe. After going to two different branches of the same corporate rock tree I’m further behind and more confused than ever before. I really like the way that this one sounded but I was disappointed to hear that it [...]
It’s an amazing Wednesday when you get a fabulous early birthday surprise & find out someone you miss dearly is coming home (even if it’s only for one day).
I’m counting down the days to my small vacation from work even though I have no plans.
A beautiful, hand made disc arrived today from an old acquaintance [...]
Me: Are there many assholes?
Nate: There are assholes here… more than Seattle… less than San Francisco.
I’m not sure I’m ready to sign up for Portland just yet.
Today I visited a place that was great a few years ago but today it made my stomach turn.
I also received an email from a former musical collaborator that was unexpected but pleasant nonetheless.
Last night at The Vera Project, Madeline Adams played a beautiful set. It was truthful, had a big finish & an endearing inquiry into whether sitting down is a “Pacific Northwest thing”. After the big finish (a couple of songs with Karl Blau & Your Heart Breaks) there was a comment made [...]
Pondering Brian Greene’s theories regarding cosmology on the way to work has left me a little preoccupied today. You can listen to them here.
Yesterday I observed a family with three small children who appeared to be bilingual, in control and teaching their young son practice reading using a rather dour newspaper article. It [...]
I spent most of today driving to Port Orchard, playing music & eating a burrito (it is worth mentioning, it was a unique and terrific burrito). I constantly go back and forth between whether I prefer live music or making recordings. I often wonder if it’s better to put your best foot forward [...]
I’m increasingly excited about seeing Madeline Adams next week at the Vera Project. Madeline is from Athens, GA and she’s teamed up with northwest artists Mt. Eerie, Your Heart Breaks & Karl Blau for a summer skip around Washington and Oregon.
Madeline Adam’s music was brought to my attention when a review of Madeline’s live [...]