I have to matte and frame this drawing tomorrow. Then on to the next one. ■ Today we sat back – Holly made some chocolate chip cookies and I made up a batch of chili. I must say it’s one of the worst batches I’ve made. Sort of tasteless. I had used up all of my regular chili powder and bought a brand I’d never used before. Not good. ■ Tomorrow I need to get an x-ray of my left foot. Tuesday I see the podiatrist again. ■ It’s early to bed tonight for both of us. ‘Night! ■
Too much walking today. Holly and I had to get out to the grocery store (turns out stores) to get food. We thought that we could get everything at Jewel, but it turns out we also had to go to Joseph’s. That was enough walking for both of us, but then I needed to get a couple of new pens for drawing, so I paid a quick visit to Hobby Lobby. Unfortunately the artist supplies are way in the back of the store. Just too much walking. ■ Had a good gig last night. We had a harp player, Randy Edwards, sit in with us. I think he had fun and I thought it sounded pretty good. ■ Going to make chili tomorrow. Got the makings for it today. The last batch I made was very good. This one will be different as it’ll be only burger. ■ The picture in this post is of a quick pencil sketch I did for a customer. I’m waiting to see if she wants the pen and ink done of it. ■
Starting off with “Call Me The Breeze”. It was made famous by Lynyrd Skynyrd, but who was it written by? ■ And we may have a harp player sit it with us tonight. That could be a lot of fun. ■ The Boot: It’s 3 pounds of “I’ve-got-to-be-careful-of-where-I-place-my-foot” before I take a step. And stairs are particularly daunting. I’ve got to make sure I’m placing my foot sideways on the stair ‘cause it won’t fit straight-on. ■ Got to start loading up the car for the gig. ■
Hi, ho, the dario . . . to the doctors I go. I’ve already been to see my neurologist this morning. Everything seems normal, but I’ll have another MRI of my brain this spring. He’s got to check on the tumor. ■ Last night when I went to bed my left foot was throbbing. And it throbbed all night long. When I got up this morning I found that I had to use 2 canes to get around. Bad news. I don’t know if this is another gout attack, or maybe it’s arthritis, or . . . . at any rate I’m going to see my podiatrist this afternoon. Maybe she has the answers. ■
Not me, for once. Holly had x-rays taken of her foot at the hospital – that’s the waiting area in the picture. Then it was on to the doctor’s office to have her stitches removed. In a few more days the bandages can come off. I think she’ll still have to wear her boot for support for awhile. ■ I’ve been working on a drawing of a house. Actually almost completed it, but it just didn’t look right to me . . . so I started over. I’ll post a scan of it tomorrow. ■
I wanted to do another book for this Christmas, but I don’t think it’s going to happen. Perhaps after Christmas. I’m just too busy with “stuff”. ■ A nice day today, if you don’t count the 3” of snow we received. Got to get to bed. More tomorrow.
It snowed overnight and now it’s started up again. Holly said the snowplows woke her up this morning – I didn’t hear thing. A sound sleeper, I am. ■ I’m trying to finish up a drawing I started on sometime ago. And looking at it, I may need to start it over. ■ I also need to update a couple of websites. Geez, where does the time go? ■
. . . . and the week starts anew tomorrow. Had a nice quiet weekend. Watched some football, did a little grocery shopping, a little wash, and today helped with the store’s Rock-U concert. That was fun. The pictures above (yes, it’s really 2 pictures) shows the view out back of the Clearwater Theatre and the other shows one of the bands as they rock the house. ■ I'm behind on some things: I’ve got to update the Kalo Foundation website (www.kalofoundation.org) and also the band website (www.bullfrogband.com). It’s time for bed. Goodnight.
The snow has stuck to the ground. No melting yet. And it’s cold. Too cold for me. ■ I still have to return my neighbor’s grill. I didn’t realize that I still had it until I viewed this photo. ■ Tomorrow I’ve got some shopping to do. And then we may go to a friend’s open house thing, or go out to the Kelsey Road House to hear my bosses acoustic duo play. Decisions, decisions . . . . . . ■ No gigs until next weekend. Relaxation time. ■
This is what we awoke to this morning. At least it’s only a covering. I don’t think I even have to shovel. ■
Yup, it snowed today. It didn’t stick, but it did come down prettily steadily (is that correct English??) today. The picture in this post was taken from one of the windows at the Clip Joynt. Holly had to get her bangs cut. ■ No gigs this weekend. That’s good and bad. Good ‘cause we have no plans, but bad ‘cause there’s no money to be made. ■ Made email contact with an old colleague from SBCC. A great guy, he’s got a PH. D. in philosophy. Smart. And a nice guy. It’s good to get and keep in contact with old friends. ■
. . . . on New Year’s Eve. We’re playing at the “Dirty Hog Saloon.” It used to be J.R.’s Broken Inn, but has now changed owners. I’ve got to get these posters run off tomorrow. ■ Tonight I did a pork roast on the grill. Delicious. ■ Tomorrow Holly has a doctor’s appointment to check on her progress on her foot. I think she’s doing well, but I also think she’s walked on it too much. ■ The weather: it’s been misting tonight. Very lightly, but steadily. The temp right now (12:30 am) is 36ยบ, so it’s not turning into snow – right now. I’m not looking forward to snow. Burrrr . . . . . give me warm weather. ■
What does one have to do with the other? Nothing. Celtic Woman is an Irish group that sings – and sings beautifully. They’ll bring tears to your eyes – seriously. You can see some of their music on YouTube. I was channel-hopping tonight and found them on channel 11. Well worth watching/listening to. ■ The picture is one from of the view from one of our front windows. I need to take a few more before the snow flies and everything turns white and cold. Burrrr . . . . winter is coming. ■ And it’s late – 12:40am here. I know it’s an old saw, but it’s time for bed. ■
. . . but it’s warm inside. Ok, I’ve got the heat upstairs set to 62ยบ, so it’s not that warm upstairs, but it is cozy. ■ Watched the Saints and Patriots game tonight. Good football. Something we haven’t seen here in Chicago in awhile. Well, spring training starts in another couple of months . . . . ■ No gig this weekend. It will give me a chance to try a different guitar with the Laney amp I used this past Saturday at our gig. I just don’t think that my reliced tele matches up well with the amp. ■ Need to get blood tests done tomorrow. I’m apparently past due. ■ Time for bed. ‘Night. ■
