Monthly Archives: October 2018

This past weekend we had a band concert. This was my first concert playing Euphonium (baritone, or mini tuba). I love playing euph! I’ve played trombone all my life; it’s definitely my primary instrument. But in drum and bugle corps … Continue reading →

So, I just discovered the music of Gabriel Kahane and I am obsessed. Gabriel was a guest on Live From Here (the new prairie home companion show with Chris Thiele) which I caught while driving to Iowa this past week. … Continue reading →

I do have a type….

Only I can’t take one. Mom is still unsettled (I go back down this week for her follow up doctor visit and to discuss next steps). My guess is that she’ll need more time in assisted care. Which means money. … Continue reading →

My mother had ankle surgery on Thursday. Basically this is the ankle that precipitated her knee and hip replacements as her ankle was so bad that it was making her walk funny and stressing her other joints. Unfortunately she has … Continue reading →

This past weekend I was invited in a leaf peeping excursion on a pontoon boat on the St Croix river. It was cold AF, btw. Afterward, we got hot coffee then walked around an arts and crafts fair in the … Continue reading →

Or she’s learning to anyway. I don’t know if it’s the cooler weather or if she’s feeling better or if she’s decided I might not be a bad guy after all, but Luna has been seeking out time on my … Continue reading →

It’s been a long, semi-crappy week. So here. Enjoy.

So I’m convinced my cat hides her toys on purpose in order to make ME hunt. At first she would bat them under my bed, so I’d have to fish them out for her. Then it was stove and occasionally … Continue reading →

So, I was selected as one of the 16 members of the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus chamber ensemble. And I’m feeling… conflicted. While I’m excited to have the opportunity to sing in a good, small ensemble, I can’t help … Continue reading →