Quotes * January

January, 2009
"I read the obituaries
 and I don't see my name.
 I thank the Lord I'm livin' -
 don't care what tomorrow brings.

 It's a day to day thing
 Just a...
 day to day thing."
~ Phil Roy ~

2010 Quotes - January

January

"Come on over to my yard
Sit around and let your troubles all disappear
Come on over to my yard
'Cause right now heaven's right here"

~Jeb Loy Nichols~
"Heaven Right Here"

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"Here comes the sun,
andI say it's all right
Little darling, it's been a long,
cold, lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years
since it's been here

Here comes the sun,
here comes the sun
and I say it's all right

Little darling, I feel that ice is
slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years
since it's been clear

Here comes the sun,
here comes the sun
and I say it's all right
It's all right."

George Harrison
"Here Comes The Sun"

"Duets" at the Keswick

One of the best!  We saw David Bromberg and Jorma Kaukonen (with Barry Mitterhoff) in one of the best concerts I've seen in a long time!

Of course we were almost blinded by all the mother-of-pearl on those two Martin guitars!  Beeeaaaautiful!  I never thought I'd see Jorma play a Martin, though. I'm so used to him with a Gibson.  I mean... if he's not using that Gibson and he'd like to give to me... well... I'd be glad to take it off his hands.  I'm selfless that way.

I love David Bromberg with his Big Band - and I love David Bromberg with the Angel Band - AND I love David Bromberg with Jorma (and Barry), but I love David Bromberg best when it's just David and  his guitar.

Jorma and Barry started the first set and then David came out and joined them. (I think they're taking turns opening each night).  David started the second set solo and it was fantastic!  I don't think I've seen David in concert alone before, but you can bet that I'll be there if it ever happens again!

With Jorma AND David, it was a night of pure guitar picking heaven, but the crowd belonged to David Bromberg.  Every song was an audience sing-along.

There are times when David is playing and singing - and he stops singing for several words.  You can tell that he hears the missing words coming from the guitar. And so could we. 

Scott is more famous than Dave...

...at least in my book!

But Dave has his own restaurant and Scott doesn't, soooooo we all went to Famous Dave's this morning (well.. 11:00) for a lunchy brunch (everyone but Michael, who had to work) to celebrate Scott's 30th birthday!  (see post from January 22nd) 

We had a great time!  AND it was a terrific place to have a group occasion.  The food was fantastic; the service, wonderful.  And I supplied dessert - a Reese's Peanut Butter cake from Serpe's - Crystal's exceptional idea!!

I got to sit between Gregory and Alex (at their request - VERY cool), across the table from Kate and one seat away from Bryce.  I don't think I've ever enjoyed better company. If I could have figured a way to get Matthew closer, it would have been perfect!!!!

I am particulary grateful to have a family who loves each other and who are willing to make time sacrifices to be together and celebrate each other.

Happy 30th birthday, Scott!  (Again)

Happy Birthday to Scott

The Big 3 - 0 ! 

How could Scott be that old!  That would mean that I'm... hmmm... well.. over 30, obviously. 

One of the things you have to endure as one of my children (hahahahahaha  children... right) is that you have to listen to me sing "Happy Birthday" to you on your birthday.

So... I called Scott.. found him on his way to work.  I said... "Ready, Scott?"

He laughed. "That's okay Mom.  You don't have to."

"Oh! But I DO!!!"

(hear this in your head...)

Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthday do you!
Happy birthday dear Scotttttttttt!
Happy birthday to youuuuuuuuu!