Tuesday Tunes - Jimmy Buffet at Madison Square Garden

It has been a whirlwind few weeks and I've not had a moment to post. I have just about 10 minutes before Helen will be pulling in my driveway and we race to the train into NYC. We're going to dinner and to see Jimmy Buffet at Madison Square Garden tonight. I've got really good seats and it will be my last concert for awhile since I'm getting shoulder surgery tomorrow morning. Will be good to have a fun evening NOT thinking about tomorrow morning!! I will be home for 6-8 weeks not able to drive, that will be a challenge . . .

I spent this past weekend doing all the last minute things since I will be in a sling for the next 3 weeks. I had to think long and hard about what I could live without as far as decorating for Christmas. So, I put up the tree, put out the nativity, and got all the present wrapping done -- the most important things after all . . . though I will miss all the baking - will be the first time since I was about 5 that I didn't bake for Christmas!

I took these photos of Bailey this morning. He is excited to have his Christmas tree back and a little bit earlier than usual. He is spending his time under the tree and right by it and will until the day it comes down!

Tuesday Tunes-new lyrics Timothy B Schmit

Thought I would share lyrics to a new tune that Timothy B. Schmit wrote for his new album, Expando. This is a tongue-in-cheek song that rings so true for everyone in dealing with that one person (only one if you're lucky)in their life that creates a lot of drama! Good to remember these lyrics when stuck in the midst of one of their emotional outbursts-I'm sure we can all relate . . .

I Don't Mind by Timothy B. Schmit

How come you threaten that you just might go?

Why do you want to pick a fight?

What makes you tick, I swear I don't know

I bet you can't sleep at night.

I never know who you're gonna be today

I always take time to check it out

I only need to get a good look at your face

To see what it's all about

Sometimes without warning

You strike with all your glory

But, I'm able to take a step back

And look around, get on the right track, 'cuz

I don't mind, go ahead and be that way

I don't mind, I'm happy at the end of the day

Well, it's too bad you live with such misery

Everybody knows it loves company

But count me out . . . I'm doing just fine 'cuz, I don't mind

I haven't had a dream for a long, long time

But, last night took me by surprise

Out of the shadows you walked right up to me

Wiping the tears from your eyes

I didn't know what to do so I asked you, "why?"

You opened up your mouth to try to speak

But, you changed your mind and you passed right by

Then I woke up from my troubled sleep

So heavy, the drama

Your self-inflicted trauma

I hope you get a little rest

Meanwhile I wish you my best 'cuz

I don't mind, everybody does what they like

I don't mind, nobody's always right

When you make a big scene and you wanna shout

I will take anything that you're giving out

I can jump through hoops, you can cross that line,

Still, I don't mind!

Everybody's got a little edge that's rough

Everybody needs to piss and moan

There's not a single human that I can think of

That doesn't need some time alone

So when I see you coming and it's looking bad

When I feel you heating up the room

I'll turn the other cheek and I'll be so glad

To avoid the impending doom

I'm lucky . . . my plate's full

Dont mean to sound ungrateful

Any which way that wind blows

You'll be my friend 'cuz you know

I don't mind, go ahead and be that way

I don't mind, I'm happy at the end of the day

Well, it's too bad youlive with such misery

Evetrybody knows it loves company

But, count me out . . . I'm doing just fine 'cuz

I don't mind, I don't mind!

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Halloween at Ranger

Every year for Halloween, Ranger has a party and many of the gals (and guys too) get dressed up. See the innovative and fun costumes that Debra, Debbie, Michelle, Teresa, Patti and Jackie conjured up!!

Tuesday Tunes-Timothy B. Schmit concert in NYC

It's truly energizing when you meet people who have the same interests as you. So was the case when my friend Helen and I stood in line last Wednesday to see Timothy B. Schmit perform at The Bitter End. Funny how strangers become friends, even if it is temporary, as they are anxiously awaiting seeing a musician whose music has carried them throughout their lifetime. Timothy played The Shadow from his last solo album, Feed The Fire, to begin the night. He played a few Eagles tunes, I Can't Tell You Why, I Don't Want To Hear Any More (from Long Road Out of Eden), and Love Will Keep Us Alive. A treat for me was hearing his Poco hit, Keep On Tryin' as I'd never heard that live before. Timothy also sang most of the songs from his new album, Expando which is a mix of folk rock, blues and country rock. My favorite song from the album is Parachute, with Graham Nash singing back up vocals--awesome music. Here are some pics from the show--I was fortunate to be sitting right in front of the stage, a night I'll never forget . . .

Tuesday Tunes - Timothy B. Schmit in NYC tomorrow

Timothy B. Schmit's new solo album, Expando, was released today! You can hear songs at Timothy's site. I'm feeling very fortunate to have gotten tickets to see Timothy tomorrow night at The Bitter End in Manhattan. My best buddy Helen is going with me--this is so wonderful since she and I have been fans since our teens, trying to play the guitar--strumming and singing to Eagles songs. So psyched for tomorrow night!! More photos of Timothy here are from the Eagles concert Billy and I attended in Dublin while visiting family in June.

Bernards High School Reunion Class of 1979

Last Saturday night was my 30th high school reunion. I had never gone to any of the other reunions, although Helen has tried each and every time to convince me to go. For some reason, this time I said yes. It was amazing to see where people are in life, and to be able to relate to so many life experiences that we've all been through.

Tuesday Tunes-Jackson Browne

Went to my high school reunion over the weekend and it was great catching up with people I haven't seen in . . . 30 years! Wow, so much living that went by so quickly. So, lyrics from a Jackson Browne song from that year, You Love the Thunder:

When you look over your shoulder
And you see the life that you've left behind
When you think it over do you ever wonder?
What it is that holds your life so close to mine

You love the thunder, and you love the rain
What you see revealed within the anger is worth the pain
and before the lightning fades and you surrender
You've got a second to look at the dark side of the man

You love the thunder and you love the rain
You know your hunger like you know your name
And I know you wonder how you ever came
To be a woman in love with a man in search of the flame

Draw the shade and light the fire
For the night that holds you and calls your name
And just like your lover, knows your desire
And the crazy longing that time will never tame

You love the thunder and you love the rain
you know your hunger like you know your name
I got your number if it's still the same
You can dream
But you can never go back the way you came.

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Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paints project in Stamper's Sampler

Working for Ranger, we get a wide variety of arts and crafts magazines coming in our door every month. Sometimes it's hard to keep up with them, even though I need to as part of my job. Michelle noticed that my house project from the Winter CHA designer challenge using Claudine Hellmuth Studio paints and Sticky-back Canvas was in Stamper's Sampler. Check it out if you have the October/November edition on page 33, along with other designer's work! What a nice surprise.

Tuesday Tunes - Blue Sparks From Hell

Two weeks ago I went to see some old friends play at the Delaware Water Gap Jazz Festival. The Blue Sparks From Hell have been playing music together for 30+ years. This is the first time they have gotten together in a few years as Tim and Andy are on tour constantly with the bluegrass band, Railroad Earth. I used to go see the Sparks every Sunday night at the Stanhope House. Listening to them play at the Jazz Festival and dancing to every song, it was just like old times. By the way, if you want to see Railroad Earth, they will be at the Nokia Center, New York City on 10/17.

Other music news, Jimmy Buffett is playing at Madison Square Garden on 11/24. Tickets went on sale yesterday and I got two great seats! I've always wanted to see Jimmy Buffett, so I'm really psyched about going. Anyone looking for tickets to that event or any other music event, just click on the link below to get to Ticketmaster. Just so you are aware, if you do buy from my blog link, I get credit for the sale so thank you for your support!

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Artful fun

A gathering of the Tiara Chronicles art group was long overdue. We got together at Suze's studio last week where she taught us all about encaustic wax techniques. Everyone's artwork was so unique and gorgeous. We had a blast! In these photos: the Tiara girls, Lisa, me and Suze, Teresa's fabulous artwork, Lisa, Debbie and her stunning piece, Teresa, Linda and Suze.