Halloween 2015

Having passed another Halloween weekend which is super-busy time at my job, it seemed like a fitting occasion to return to the blogosphere. Had a very successful event Fri the 30th with cover band sets of Descendants, Clutch, Rolling Stones and more. What a great audience, neat-o costumage and most importantly, killer tributes. Had never heard Clutch - heavy stuff. Sat the 31st I did not work the show but did have the displeasure of resetting the bar Sun morning. Cathy said it was the busiest night we have ever had! I could sorta tell..

Been doing what I can to keep my Mom safe and surviving on her own in her Baraboo apartment. In Sept she was diagnosed with throat cancer. At 89, chemo is not an option so it has been radiation treatments 5 days a week for a month to kill the tumor that is making it difficult for her to swallow. Just took her to the last session on Monday. She got a diploma and congratulations from the staff there. Says she is finding it easier to swallow and is taking enough mushy and liquid nutrition now. Better times are ahead.

Brother Hal is on the road managing the merchandise for Stevie Wonder. Will be back round these here parts by Thanksgiving.

Dearest Hannah is running the sound for a play at Broom Street Theater. Will be attending a performance soon. Only 2 weeks left! Pumpkin carving has happened, much to my delight:

Made a pot of black beans (from raw beans - usually wimp out with canned) and they turned out well. Bean burritos were enjoyed Sunday with H and last night for 'leftovers'. Certain foods tend to enhance methane production in the digestive tract and I do prefer well cooked black beans for being low on the gas production scale of consuming said legumes. I soak the beans overnight and simmer for at least 3 hours with onion, garlic, cumin, basil, cayenne and light salt. Just salty enough to not taste weird but not as crazy salty as store-bought corporate brands. The canned Organic varieties are good tho and low salt. I usually get Full Circle for quick TexWiscoMex. Filling out the Flour tortilla rolled tube of delight: monty jack cheese, rice, Newmans salsa and sour cream. Oh and a little Sriracha.

Gomeroke is now FREE on Tuesday and I'm off shortly for the door sitting gig soon. Hoping we have a good turnout tonight. Mathew had over 70 last week, so I remain hopeful,

Sure would like to be playing drums or percussion again, but nothing on the calendar at this time. There may be a reunion of the electro-acoustic + visuals quartet with Gregory, Darwin and Mark in Mpls after Thanksgiving as schedules and venue booking allows.

listen:
the song Freeze Frame in a store
that is all

read:
Isthmus
NYTimes
insurance docs

view:
PBS News Hour