the paris match

There's nothing sweeter than to hear a song that takes you back decades. Tonight it was Style Council's "The Paris Match". Romantic times--then and now.

I am gearing up for the anti-climatic spring break vacation. But being both broke and unattached, I find the vacation a time of wrestless- hurry-up-and-go time. Instead of going somewhere, I am instead watching a slew of cats in the Bloomington area in exchange for booze, dinner out or a firm but friendly handshake. Not fair.

I am excited for 2 great bands will be in town at the same time: LOW and WILCO.
And I have a second row center seat for Wilco. So I guess something was pulling in my favor there. Or, buying one ticket gets you closer to the stage than two. Still, it's a dream of mine--to see Wilco so close. The IU theatre is a horrible venue for bands.
Low is coming to Second Story, so the intimate setting will be ok--despite the crowd. Their most recent release, The Great Divide, is pretty loud and chunky...got my earplugs handy.

My recent favorite artist is HEM, aka Sally Ellyson. Alt/Country but a voice like Cat Power crossed with Ella Fitz...good stuff if you can imagine it.

I'm in a great place right now. Busy, happy, empowered, enthusiastic, confident, on top of my game. Plus, I learned a new trick clled "forcing" plants( did I already mention this?) So I have Forsythia blooming in my apartment right now.
Excellent.

Life is good. And you?
Ciao baby.