It seems my blogs 'round here are becoming few and far between. Ah well. So it goes, so it goes.
Anyway, it's been a long and taxing month. West Side Story, dogsitting a spastic pitbull mix, week 1 of camp done, the Earthquakes game last night, and then today. An off day! Then 9 to 9's next week.
About that Earthquakes game.. Holy craps! We...
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Anyway, it's been a long and taxing month. West Side Story, dogsitting a spastic pitbull mix, week 1 of camp done, the Earthquakes game last night, and then today. An off day! Then 9 to 9's next week.
About that Earthquakes game.. Holy craps! We...
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Touche, The Onion, touche.
Capricorn December 22 - January 19
You can kick and scream and flail around all you want, but it's not going to change the fact that you never learned how to dance.
Capricorn December 22 - January 19
You can kick and scream and flail around all you want, but it's not going to change the fact that you never learned how to dance.
dmac:
Oopsie, I can't seem to link to your "onion"! 
Sweat. Dripping into my eyes.
Sounds like the beginning to some bad 80's power ballad. Blah.
Anywho, as I really do sit here waiting patiently for the sweat to stop pouring out of me, I'll ramble a bit. Unfortunately I'm out of beer, or else I'd pour an Arrogant Bastard. Ah well, water will have to do.
So, ramblings. A few things have been going...
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Sounds like the beginning to some bad 80's power ballad. Blah.
Anywho, as I really do sit here waiting patiently for the sweat to stop pouring out of me, I'll ramble a bit. Unfortunately I'm out of beer, or else I'd pour an Arrogant Bastard. Ah well, water will have to do.
So, ramblings. A few things have been going...
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Well, my summer just got shorter. Looks like some of those long bike rides I had planned might have to wait. The centuries, might not happen at all now.
Originally, with both symphonies off for some time and all my lessons on Mondays and Tuesdays, I had so much time it was crazy. Well, that all changed.
Some things didn't change, they just came, like...
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Originally, with both symphonies off for some time and all my lessons on Mondays and Tuesdays, I had so much time it was crazy. Well, that all changed.
Some things didn't change, they just came, like...
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dmac:
West Side Story seriously rocks. I played it as a high schooler and remember the fun of trying to help one of my fellow orchestra members wrap her head around "America". ONE, two, three, FOUR, five, six, ONE and TWO and THREE and........ she never quite got it. I just wanted to sick Rita Moreno on her for fun. 
That kitty in my last blog is FOUR years old! He's just a little sausage cat -- never got very big but he's kind of chunky and muscular. I'm still waiting for the "little terror" phase to wear off.
I'm headed into my own sets of rehearsals soon, too. I've been the music director for Classic Greek Theatre of Oregon off and on for the past six years or so and, once again, I've acquiesced and said I'd do it. I've been pleading for the score for nearly two weeks (read throughs begin on the 28th) and so far nobody has coughed it up. Yeah...... it's gonna be one of THOSE kinds of shows, I'm afraid. *sigh*
Have fun with all the music and get those rides in when you can. I just saw "back to school" ads on TV and it was a sad reminder that summer is practically halfway gone! Say it isn't so!
That kitty in my last blog is FOUR years old! He's just a little sausage cat -- never got very big but he's kind of chunky and muscular. I'm still waiting for the "little terror" phase to wear off.
I'm headed into my own sets of rehearsals soon, too. I've been the music director for Classic Greek Theatre of Oregon off and on for the past six years or so and, once again, I've acquiesced and said I'd do it. I've been pleading for the score for nearly two weeks (read throughs begin on the 28th) and so far nobody has coughed it up. Yeah...... it's gonna be one of THOSE kinds of shows, I'm afraid. *sigh*
Have fun with all the music and get those rides in when you can. I just saw "back to school" ads on TV and it was a sad reminder that summer is practically halfway gone! Say it isn't so!
arsnic:
I enjoyed my dirty tecate. I don't know what those guys were even talking about.
Always.
I've had some great rides lately, so having one bad one isn't so bad. Just wish it wasn't the way this one went.
About 7 miles into a road ride I noticed my chain was jumping, so I stopped to look at it, and a pin from one of the links had worked its way loose. No problem, that's why I carry a chain...
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I've had some great rides lately, so having one bad one isn't so bad. Just wish it wasn't the way this one went.
About 7 miles into a road ride I noticed my chain was jumping, so I stopped to look at it, and a pin from one of the links had worked its way loose. No problem, that's why I carry a chain...
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dmac:
If only more folks like that existed..... indeed! Sounds like you're enjoying a good summer and getting out to play a lot. Still have your teaching schedule massaged to perfection? It kinda sounds like it! 
Those of us who are non-teachers and are stuck in office buildings 50 hours a week just wanna be you right about now. Summer days are a limited resource. Glad you're spending well.
Those of us who are non-teachers and are stuck in office buildings 50 hours a week just wanna be you right about now. Summer days are a limited resource. Glad you're spending well.Yesterday was a tough day. Went to Teske's Germania for the Euro 08 Final. The best place around here to watch it, really the only traditional German bar/restaurant, and the first place we decided to watch the game if and when Germany made the finals.
They did, we went, and at 10:30am I had the first liter of Spaten Oktoberfest. The game started at 11:45,...
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They did, we went, and at 10:30am I had the first liter of Spaten Oktoberfest. The game started at 11:45,...
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dmac:
Whoa, that is some serious partying and hang-overing that you did! Don't you know that your liver will hold a grudge? 
Hope you're feeling better. I hate that after drinkin' feeling....
Hope you're feeling better. I hate that after drinkin' feeling....
Three random thoughts of the day.
1. Went to Gilroy last night to hang with cousins. The wildfire was coming over the hilltop outside of town, and the wind was blowing directly towards his house. So, while we were creating the wonderful goodness that is Beer Brauts, we were sporadically showered with ash. It's a neat experience, coupled with a neat smell, for about either...
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1. Went to Gilroy last night to hang with cousins. The wildfire was coming over the hilltop outside of town, and the wind was blowing directly towards his house. So, while we were creating the wonderful goodness that is Beer Brauts, we were sporadically showered with ash. It's a neat experience, coupled with a neat smell, for about either...
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dmac:
Mmmmm, Gilroy! I used to go to the Garlic Festival every year when I was in college. I haven't been there in many years though. I might have to add that to the travel plans for 2009.....
Like you, I love the heat too. I say BRING IT ON! but there truly are times when the body says "enough already" and you were probably wise to heed the call and back it down. As for the no red meat thing, I eliminated that from the diet nearly 15 years ago and never felt better. Eventually I went vegetarian (but I still do eggs & dairy) but I can't say my body misses meat much at all. Just be sure your protein intake stays suffiently stable, especially with all the physical activity you do.
Yikes, I just realized how parental that last bit sounded. I'll just be quiet now and go back to grieving the loss of George Carlin. YouTube is aflame with his stuff right now.
Like you, I love the heat too. I say BRING IT ON! but there truly are times when the body says "enough already" and you were probably wise to heed the call and back it down. As for the no red meat thing, I eliminated that from the diet nearly 15 years ago and never felt better. Eventually I went vegetarian (but I still do eggs & dairy) but I can't say my body misses meat much at all. Just be sure your protein intake stays suffiently stable, especially with all the physical activity you do.
Yikes, I just realized how parental that last bit sounded. I'll just be quiet now and go back to grieving the loss of George Carlin.
YouTube is aflame with his stuff right now.So, I wanted to write about this whole same sex marriage thing, but really write about it, like research both sides' arguments and get it right, essay style. However, as I read the religious right/neo-con/crazy-ass-christians viewpoints, I grew more and more pissed off, so I got out of the house instead.
Really, it's getting stupid. Not a SINGLE argument against same sex marriage makes sense...
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Really, it's getting stupid. Not a SINGLE argument against same sex marriage makes sense...
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Dear ****:
I didn't write a review. I simply wasn't able to. I didn't understand it. I didn't know what to write. And, I especially came to your lecture in order to prepare myself.
Sorry, *****
This from the guy that normally writes reviews for one of the Symphonies. "I didn't understand". Really? It's music dude. There isn't always something to "understand". Sometimes music is...
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I didn't write a review. I simply wasn't able to. I didn't understand it. I didn't know what to write. And, I especially came to your lecture in order to prepare myself.
Sorry, *****
This from the guy that normally writes reviews for one of the Symphonies. "I didn't understand". Really? It's music dude. There isn't always something to "understand". Sometimes music is...
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dmac:
"I didn't understand" should never be an excuse to not critique something. Sounds more like a cop-out to me. And, yet another reason to discard and ignore what any and every "critic" tells us.
Amen to that! What the hell is that "I don't understand" business all about? Retard!
On a totally unrelated note, did I tell you about the pictures on the NOFX website? Oh yeah....
The long weekend is over. It actually wasn't as crazy bad as I thought it would be, but it was a lot of playing.
Fortunately, what needed to go right did go right. The first concert (Saturday) was good. Not perfect, it had i's moments, for instance we took a few moments at the beginning of each half to settle down and find the groove,...
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Fortunately, what needed to go right did go right. The first concert (Saturday) was good. Not perfect, it had i's moments, for instance we took a few moments at the beginning of each half to settle down and find the groove,...
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diaz:
Thank you for your lovely comment on my set in member review honey <3
vermillion:
Hehe...Didnt mean it as an insult at all and hope you didnt take offense. I often call men younger than me "young man".
And yes....unfortunately I am real.
Stopped off at home today on my way back from a doctor appointment. oN my way ack to work now. Beautiful day and I hate to waste it at work...Perfect weather for photos...WIsh I could go on down to Oaklands China Town...Theres two amazingly cool crosswalks that just got painted. I would like to capture them before they get all jacked up!!!
And yes....unfortunately I am real.
Stopped off at home today on my way back from a doctor appointment. oN my way ack to work now. Beautiful day and I hate to waste it at work...Perfect weather for photos...WIsh I could go on down to Oaklands China Town...Theres two amazingly cool crosswalks that just got painted. I would like to capture them before they get all jacked up!!!
Ahh, hell week! The memories come flooding back. I'm in my own personal hell and it's called 'FUCKING ANTIGONE!!!!" I have a chorus of 8 men, 4 of whom are in way over their musical heads. My entire bass section is struggling and pulling us all way behind schedule. Have you ever felt like you've ordered the moon and got delivered cheese? Yeah, well, that's my basses. They pretty much skated through their auditions, did just fine with that, but now that we're deep in the rehearsal process it's evident that they are in over their heads far beyond their abilities. Shame on me for thinking: "No problem! I'm a teacher! They seem teachable. I'll just do what I do and TEACH." Unfortunately, it's not going too well and I'm about ready to hook up a vodka IV any minute now. Maybe I'll just settle for one of those tall boys you mentioned earlier.
But! all complaining aside.... are you digging on the Olympics as much as I am. I'm pretty much a junkie for them. I'm up til 2 a.m. consistently watching badminton and other bizarre and useless stuff. What is it about the Olympics that is so captivating???
Good luck with your hell week. Have fun! (you know you will!)