The Suit

Tomorrow I'm making my debut with Big Papa & the TCB wearing this suit.

Sarah sent this picture to her mom. Mama Sue replied, "Is he in your front yard? Get him in before the neighbors see!"

Bass (and Life) Lessons

Today, like most Tuesdays, I have a lesson with Rick Shaw. He is an amazing bass player who graduated from Eastman. His playing credits include: Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, Johnny Mathis, Buddy Rich, Julio Iglesias, Aaron Neville, etc. It means a lot to me that he takes time out of his busy schedule every week to come to Riverside to teach lessons at R.C.C. He has helped me break out of the box that I've built around myself over several years and changed the way I approach the instrument.

Perhaps my favorite part of our lessons is when we just talk about life. He frequently reminds me of the role I play in the lives of two wonderful boys and to not take those relationships for granted. We talk about how you can get away with doing certain things simply beacause children are present. When was the last time those of you without children ran through the sprinklers in the front yard or made chin people? I made chin people about two weeks ago and ran through the sprinklers several time when it was warmer. Robbie and Cameron allow my inner child to show his face without fear of scrutiny. Talking with Rick every week helps reinforce the importance of the role I play in Robbie and Cameron's lives and the role they play in mine. Thank you, Rick, musically and personally.

The Winter Cold

Like clockwork my annual sore throat and congestion showed up just in time for Thanksgiving. Having just one symptom wouldn't be good enough. Without congestion, I'd be able to actually taste the turkey. Without the sore throat, every swallow wouldn't be painful. Force swallowing food you can't really taste is not the best way to spend a holiday. At least this cold hasn't gone into serious "kick my butt" mode. Maybe it will spare me this year. At least the orange juice is delicious.

Another Reason For Me To Not Like the Kings

They hired Adolph Hitler as an assistant coach!!

Silly Charter

As soon as I learned that ESPN was on 6, ESPN2 on 76, FSW on 15, FSW on 16, not to mention the channels for newer faves like the Food Network (I love Ace of Cakes), they change everything on me. I can't find anything. Some of my faves moved into the 100's. Who watches the 100's? Some channels I'm pretty sure have an audience of 8 are now wedged between the big networks (2,4,5,7,9,11,13). Way to go Charter. I know I will eventually learn where the channels are.... just in time for you to move them again. {Exasperated sigh}