Adventures with Dr. Lady Cutie Troublemaker

Gah! Just put my headphones because they are doing loud behavior therapy with a kid in the next room, and it’s hard to write. I put in my headphones, then realized I had my system muted. Unmuted, and KABOOM!!!!! GAAAAHHHH!!!! 50 Foot Wave sure is loud! When did I turn the volume all the way up? I seriously think I might have damaged my hearing… at least temporarily. I’m like Pete Townsend! Anne will be so impressed! Where’s my amp? I need to throw this file up in the air, catch it, then SMASH! And maybe some onstage – I mean on-desk – explosions.

The song that did it was "Hot Pink, Distorted," about 10 seconds in.

Another possibility… Hmmm…

I’ve been burning the candle at both ends this week (professionally and socially), so I don’t have any time to write about the Billy Bragg gig at the Somerville Theatre right now, but I’m hoping I will find some time this weekend. He was, as ever, very much himself:political, self-deprivating, witty, passionate, historical, connected, educational, engaging, current, and clever… all without a hint of pomposity. No seriously!

The opening act was Jill Sobule. She is my new hero! Really clever lyrics, great sense of humor, vocal chops, dynamic, personal, vulnerable, and she sang a number of songs about life post-breakup that really spoke to me. I’m a new fan. I bought a CD of hers after the gig and got to meet her.

On quick share: Jill Sobule sang one song I know my politically-minded, Bush-hating friends will love. It’s called "Put Him in the Hall of Fame." From her web site: George W. Bush’s popularity on the wane, here’s a modest proposal to get him out of a sticky situation and fulfill his dreams at the same time. It’s a win-win; what’s not to love?

Download "Put Him in the Hall of Fame" (I hope hotlinking isn’t a problem. I’m sure once you’ll listen, you’ll want to go see her and buy all her albums! Plus, she’s offering this song for free on her site right now.) 

Hoping to write more about the gig soon… 

I can’t get enough of the site, Platial. It’s so easy to get started and such a fascinating way to present information. I LOVE it!

It’s changing daily. It will eventually document every place I’ve spent more than 6 weeks over my whole life. I’m so geographically-challenged that imagining this visually wasn’t possible… until now!

OK, off to see Billy!

This time, I went with me, myself, and I, and I ended up meeting many fine people from the North Bennet Street School. I’d never heard of it before, but apparently, they have very strong craftsmanship programs in several areas. Most of the people I met were doing either Cabinet and Furniture Making and Jewelry Making. There was one guy there in carpentry, and yes, I did ask what he knew about pole barns, and sadly, the answer was, "Not much!"

One of these Tuesdays, I’m going to play a game that isn’t Apples to Apples. I swear!!

As always, pictures! Here are a few to get you started:

Beer & Hippos!

I’m a surgeon!