Music: Linkin Park - again
Book: When the Wind Blows - James Patterson
Going to walk the dog, get a quote on new facia siding for my roof and pack for Indianapolis. I head for Chicago to my aunt and uncle's house in Glenview for a brief visit before joining the Midwest Music Conference Showcase in Indianapolis, IN on Saturday. Hopefully I'll be able to shop at H&M on Michigan Ave Saturday morning. Sunday I'm stopping at grandma's house for lunch in the tiny town of Necedah. Family weekend I guess. Too bad the puppy can't come along too! Gloomy and gorgeous in the Twin Cities today. I actually ordered hot chocolate for breakfast. Busy morning booking fall shows and checking on flights to Italy for spring of 2005. Now it's time for my workout. Bye.
Thursday, August 12, 2004
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
Headache
Music: Book on tape
Book: When the Wind Blows - James Patterson
Screaming headache today...for no reason that I can think of. I'm listening to the Patterson book. It's interesting but I'm pretty sure that unless my advil kicks in the headache will interfere with enjoying the book. I need to go back to bed.
Book: When the Wind Blows - James Patterson
Screaming headache today...for no reason that I can think of. I'm listening to the Patterson book. It's interesting but I'm pretty sure that unless my advil kicks in the headache will interfere with enjoying the book. I need to go back to bed.
Sunday, August 8, 2004
Schutff
Music: Linkin Park - not kidding
Book: Honest Illusions - Nora Roberts
Long horrible drive in torrential rain storms the entire way to Ashland Wisconsin and back to Minneapolis. Got in late last night around 1am. Brilliant show however! I will stress again how much I enjoy playing the Black Cat in Ashland. It was standing room only in the coffeehouse and filled to bursting with the kindest of people. Thank you to all who purchased CDs. Enjoy the music! Purchased a new yoga DVD by Karen Voight and spent a ton of money on clothing at the MOA (aka Mall of Hysteria) and I bought a rug too. Doesn't really match anything but I still like it. Much happening right now. Should be doing yard work but I'm settling for pilates and some dusting. Ah the life of a rock star. I was given a video game called Civilization - all about history and the making of it from the very beginning. Sounds interesting but I'd much rather read a book. We'll see if I even crack it open. Did I mention my sister is coming to live with me for a bit? Should prove fun and interesting. Bye for now.
Book: Honest Illusions - Nora Roberts
Long horrible drive in torrential rain storms the entire way to Ashland Wisconsin and back to Minneapolis. Got in late last night around 1am. Brilliant show however! I will stress again how much I enjoy playing the Black Cat in Ashland. It was standing room only in the coffeehouse and filled to bursting with the kindest of people. Thank you to all who purchased CDs. Enjoy the music! Purchased a new yoga DVD by Karen Voight and spent a ton of money on clothing at the MOA (aka Mall of Hysteria) and I bought a rug too. Doesn't really match anything but I still like it. Much happening right now. Should be doing yard work but I'm settling for pilates and some dusting. Ah the life of a rock star. I was given a video game called Civilization - all about history and the making of it from the very beginning. Sounds interesting but I'd much rather read a book. We'll see if I even crack it open. Did I mention my sister is coming to live with me for a bit? Should prove fun and interesting. Bye for now.
Thursday, August 5, 2004
Uhm
Music: Holly McNarland and Tori Amos
Book: Nice - by Jen Sacks
Funny book. Good music. Weird week. I'm going to buy some plants.
Book: Nice - by Jen Sacks
Funny book. Good music. Weird week. I'm going to buy some plants.
Wednesday, August 4, 2004
crazy days
Music: Melissa Ferrick
Book: just finished Code Name: Nanny and loved it!
Kinda of a spy romance thriller mystery book but very very enjoyable. I don't even remember turning pages, just the fun story. Strange day, much is undecided but we'll see if things pan out accordingly. My sister is coming to live with me and Mr. Manager for a while to get settled in Minneapolis. Should be fun. The fabulous drummer, Chadly Koppenhaver and I are planning to get together to jam sometime before the fall. Schedules are so busy that we might not meet until the leaves fall. Ugh. Sweetie Pie and Miss Kitty are adjusting to life back at home after a little vacation at my parents house this past weekend. Kitty wants to be adopted by my mother. A friend of mine from college just got engaged. Woo hoo! Good for her, happy thoughts and congratulations for Andrea B. I have so much going on in my head that I can't even straighten it out long enough to write a song. A step back might be helpful...
Book: just finished Code Name: Nanny and loved it!
Kinda of a spy romance thriller mystery book but very very enjoyable. I don't even remember turning pages, just the fun story. Strange day, much is undecided but we'll see if things pan out accordingly. My sister is coming to live with me and Mr. Manager for a while to get settled in Minneapolis. Should be fun. The fabulous drummer, Chadly Koppenhaver and I are planning to get together to jam sometime before the fall. Schedules are so busy that we might not meet until the leaves fall. Ugh. Sweetie Pie and Miss Kitty are adjusting to life back at home after a little vacation at my parents house this past weekend. Kitty wants to be adopted by my mother. A friend of mine from college just got engaged. Woo hoo! Good for her, happy thoughts and congratulations for Andrea B. I have so much going on in my head that I can't even straighten it out long enough to write a song. A step back might be helpful...
Monday, August 2, 2004
Thoughts
Music: Annie Capps
Book: NICE
Cure DuChenne benefit was last night. Smaller attendance than last year but still a good showing of supporters from start to finish. Chadly Koppenhaver and I did a stripped down version of my songs with him on jdimbe (spelling???) and me on acoustic guitar. It felt so right. The songs were simple but ridiculously full and energized. If he's available and up for it, we might continue to book some more shows of this nature. Fall is very scattered as far as concerts go so I'll spend some time straightening that out this week. Oh, and California is looking solid for touring this winter.
On a side note: I've been pondering the different music vibes from city to city. Some are really laid back and others are just vibrant. The mix is a good thing though because I feel it influences the way I play and perform; I adjust to the audience. This also gives me an opportunity to explore "old" songs in new ways.
Book: NICE
Cure DuChenne benefit was last night. Smaller attendance than last year but still a good showing of supporters from start to finish. Chadly Koppenhaver and I did a stripped down version of my songs with him on jdimbe (spelling???) and me on acoustic guitar. It felt so right. The songs were simple but ridiculously full and energized. If he's available and up for it, we might continue to book some more shows of this nature. Fall is very scattered as far as concerts go so I'll spend some time straightening that out this week. Oh, and California is looking solid for touring this winter.
On a side note: I've been pondering the different music vibes from city to city. Some are really laid back and others are just vibrant. The mix is a good thing though because I feel it influences the way I play and perform; I adjust to the audience. This also gives me an opportunity to explore "old" songs in new ways.
Sunday, August 1, 2004
On the road again...
Music: None
Book: Back in Kansas - kinda boring...don't bother
Left Chicago and stopped by Green Bay to pick up the pets this morning. Now Im back in Minneapolis shoving pizza down my throat before searching down my hairbrush. I figure that's about all the primping time I'm gonna get before hitting the Fineline with my fabulous percussionist, Chadly Koppenhaver. He's joining me on stage for the Cure DuChenne MD Benefit Concert. It was a success last year and I predict it will be better tonight. Golf thingy tomorrow www.cureduchenne.org
My head hurts, no idea why. Changes Coffeehouse was a slighty off gig. Nice people, deserted strip mall location and a Park Forest power outage made for an interesting evening. The kindness of strangers is still at the top of the list for making or breaking a show and this one passed the test.
Book: Back in Kansas - kinda boring...don't bother
Left Chicago and stopped by Green Bay to pick up the pets this morning. Now Im back in Minneapolis shoving pizza down my throat before searching down my hairbrush. I figure that's about all the primping time I'm gonna get before hitting the Fineline with my fabulous percussionist, Chadly Koppenhaver. He's joining me on stage for the Cure DuChenne MD Benefit Concert. It was a success last year and I predict it will be better tonight. Golf thingy tomorrow www.cureduchenne.org
My head hurts, no idea why. Changes Coffeehouse was a slighty off gig. Nice people, deserted strip mall location and a Park Forest power outage made for an interesting evening. The kindness of strangers is still at the top of the list for making or breaking a show and this one passed the test.
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