Waking thought...

[Orema]

Did I use enough postage?

[cinnamongrrl]

Who would message me at 6 in the morning??

My mom...that's who. And that's okay

[C0LLETTE]

I sat bolt upright in bed and, in surprisingly loud voice, I said, "I need to buy a condo. I just can't face shovelling any more snow and ice...and it's only January."

[Bèsame*]

First let me explain...

We watched the Menendez commentary last night, which one speculation was a Mob hit. Fast forward to my dream, I was being kidnapped at work by three big mobster type guys. Then early this morning, before 8am, there really was a hard door knock.
First thought, home invasion! Who knocks on a door this early, when your not expecting anyone???

Scary, I'm in my nightgown, my phone is closer to the door, that I won't be answering. Well, Blaze does, and some big burly dude wants to know if we want to take some extra driveway material from him, at a really good deal. WTH? Scam.

So Blaze goes off to work and I double, triple lock the doors and could not get back to sleep.

I'm feeling safer, it's cold and rainy. Who wants to be out in that? Convincing myself, that's it.

[clay]

I am heart connected, spiritual, communicate, passionate, seek pleasures and the many adventures in living and making mistakes and live life without blinders in the present moment. Sensuality and seduction enthrall me and I am fiercely attracted to those who are more femme, since that "dance" balances out the butch side of me and gives both of us a soft place to land. You are not afraid to be vulnerable and are following a mostly balanced life realizing that the "chaos" is not necessary, know yourself, have developed an ability to dance in your life and are playful.
Be at peace, gentle and loving, slow down, be silent and listen for your answers, protect the children, mentor others, remember who you are, dance always and have belly laughs often -- Namaste

[BullDog]

It was very chilly this morning so I just hugged one of the extra big pillows and thought about my girl and smiled. Then I pulled the covers over my head and read her FB page from my phone and smiled even more. We are such two politico peas in a pod.

[homoe]

Originally Posted by C0LLETTE

I sat bolt upright in bed and, in surprisingly loud voice, I said, "I need to buy a condo. I just can't face shovelling any more snow and ice...and it's only January."

COLLETTE, couldn't you just hire a service to shovel? God when I was a kid, I'd trudge all around our small town and seek out shoveling jobs. I guess kids don't do that anymore.

[tantalizingfemme]

People who present themselves as the consummate victim. Even better are those who do it vaguely, with a lesson attached as to make it look like they are trying to help others. Gross. Attention-seeking behavior like that makes me gag. You are an adult, act like one.

[RockOn]

casting for a lovely day ahead ...

chilly outside, the sun was and still is so bright at 9:00 a.m., makes me squint

suddenly remembered tomorrow is a holiday, M.L.K. JR's Birthday ... I actually said Happy Birthday to him out loud then laughed at self's goofiness

[*Anya*]

Originally Posted by homoe

COLLETTE, couldn't you just hire a service to shovel? God when I was a kid, I'd trudge all around our small town and seek out shoveling jobs. I guess kids don't do that anymore.

I love that picture.

You, as a small butch, carrying your shovel and knocking on doors.

It's a really nice vision.

I guess kids really don't do that anymore.

[theoddz]

Dear Wife and I took in the Van Morrison concert last night, at Ceasar's Palace. It's been years and years since I last attended a concert there.....like 1984 or so?? Oh yeah, I saw Diana Ross there, live, and that was something I will never forget. Wow!!! Anyway, it was a packed audience and we had great seats!! Dear Wife and I have been to quite a few concerts together, and we've really enjoyed them. Most recently, we've seen Jimmy Buffett (MGM Arena) and Garth Brooks, with Trisha Yearwood, at the T-Mobile Arena. These artists gave some really great performances, engaging the audience and really entertaining like they really enjoyed it and the audience. The more worked up the audience got, the more the band got into it. It was truly fun and entertaining and contributed to the "live" experience.

This morning, however, I woke with Mr. Morrison on my mind. The concert was great, mind you, but very different from the concerts I'm used to going to. Van didn't interact with his audience, hardly at all, last night. No "Hey folks, it's great to be in Las Vegas, etc.", or any kind of verbal acknowledgement of his audience. The lights went up, he came on stage, grabbed the mic and started singing. The songs went one by one, one after another, almost without missing a beat and Van sang without missing a beat. He did a fraction of his well-known repertoire and never hit "Brown Eyed Girl" or "Tupelo Honey" (my personal favorite). It was really weird. This went on for an hour and a half. At then end, he did manage to do a rousing rendition of "Gloria", but then he started to walk off stage, then return a few moments later. After a couple of times of doing that, he walked off stage and didn't return. A guy came out from "stage left" and said something to the keyboardist. The band kept playing and did a helluva great job, but no more Van. Finally, after the band finished the last note, the house lights came up and it was time to leave. No more from Van. We didn't see him again.

On the way out, everyone was looking at each other and saying, "REALLY???". Dear Wife and I were thinking the same thing and looking at each other. Never had we ever been to a live concert and experienced anything like this. I got to wondering if Mr. Morrison was okay. He's no young man anymore, yanno. The guy is 71 years old and probably tired. No telling how long he's been on tour or what his real state of health is. We just hope he's okay. He's on my mind today as I wish him the best. I've enjoyed his music for many, many years.

It was just strange.

~Theo~

[Kätzchen]

From what I've learned from other people I know personally in the music trade (recording studio owners, promoters, booking agents, et al), is that once an artist (music, film or any other type of art creator) signs a contract, they have to fulfill that contract, even if their health and life is impacted by those particular restraints.

It's not easy watching this kind of stuff go down, but I'm guessing that maybe contractual agreements might be largely part of this particular scenario ... among other types of issues concerning artists in the music trade or film industry, etc.

Glad to hear you and your wife went to a concert, Theo.

Originally Posted by theoddz

Dear Wife and I took in the Van Morrison concert last night, at Ceasar's Palace. It's been years and years since I last attended a concert there.....like 1984 or so?? Oh yeah, I saw Diana Ross there, live, and that was something I will never forget. Wow!!! Anyway, it was a packed audience and we had great seats!! Dear Wife and I have been to quite a few concerts together, and we've really enjoyed them. Most recently, we've seen Jimmy Buffett (MGM Arena) and Garth Brooks, with Trisha Yearwood, at the T-Mobile Arena. These artists gave some really great performances, engaging the audience and really entertaining like they really enjoyed it and the audience. The more worked up the audience got, the more the band got into it. It was truly fun and entertaining and contributed to the "live" experience.

This morning, however, I woke with Mr. Morrison on my mind. The concert was great, mind you, but very different from the concerts I'm used to going to. Van didn't interact with his audience, hardly at all, last night. No "Hey folks, it's great to be in Las Vegas, etc.", or any kind of verbal acknowledgement of his audience. The lights went up, he came on stage, grabbed the mic and started singing. The songs went one by one, one after another, almost without missing a beat and Van sang without missing a beat. He did a fraction of his well-known repertoire and never hit "Brown Eyed Girl" or "Tupelo Honey" (my personal favorite). It was really weird. This went on for an hour and a half. At then end, he did manage to do a rousing rendition of "Gloria", but then he started to walk off stage, then return a few moments later. After a couple of times of doing that, he walked off stage and didn't return. A guy came out from "stage left" and said something to the keyboardist. The band kept playing and did a helluva great job, but no more Van. Finally, after the band finished the last note, the house lights came up and it was time to leave. No more from Van. We didn't see him again.

On the way out, everyone was looking at each other and saying, "REALLY???". Dear Wife and I were thinking the same thing and looking at each other. Never had we ever been to a live concert and experienced anything like this. I got to wondering if Mr. Morrison was okay. He's no young man anymore, yanno. The guy is 71 years old and probably tired. No telling how long he's been on tour or what his real state of health is. We just hope he's okay. He's on my mind today as I wish him the best. I've enjoyed his music for many, many years.

It was just strange.

~Theo~

[cinnamongrrl]

My bed is soooo super comfy cozy....

(I will only be sleeping in my bed 2 days a week now)

[Orema]

I didn't take my makeup off.