10March2009
Posted by nate under: Uncategorized.
Who doesn’t love Morrissey?
And what’s up with Aunt Sam?
One of my favorite Morrissey songs is a little number called Hairdresser on Fire. I’ve pretty much loved it since 1994 when I picked up viva hate on cassette at Vintage Vinyl. I think it’s the chorus: Really busy/busy clippers/Oh, hairdresser on fire/ all around sloane square.
Maybe it goes back to my fear of haircuts. Or maybe it’s just quirky and catchy. Anyhow, it’s been in my head a lot because I have been kind of busy myself as of late. But I can’t complain. Sure I could use a bit more sleep, and yes I need to start getting our taxes in order but really I’m thankful that I get to make music as much as I do.
I remember reading a session player’s blog describing his days in and out of studios lugging all his gear around. Basically he was pointing out that the only working musicians out there are hard working musicians, the rest of ‘em have to get behind a desk. So I’m thankful that I have a supportive family and friends that allow me to play 8 shows a week like I did last week with everything from house concerts to preschool groups to the wonderful folks at Immanuel Lutheran School outside of Mankato that invited me to play for the school in celebration of National Lutheran Schools Week. It’s been really great. So what’s next? Well I got a last minute gig to go to Florida with Justin Rimbo and play for an ELCA synod event down there. Then I’ll get some rest and do dishes for about a month out of gratefulness to my wife and all her single parenting in the last 2 months. Saint Jodi full of grace, have mercy on me a musician.
27February2009
Posted by nate under: health.
I’ve been upping my running regime for the past few months with the thought of running the Fargo Half Marathon in May. Last weekend Jodi and I watched Run Fat Boy Run which was right up there with Saint Ralph as far as running movies go. This was also the closing week of a get skinny contest Jodi and I were a part of. So on Tuesday I went for a 6 mile run on the treadmill at our neighborhood rec center. By the time I jogged my cool down I was up to 6.7 miles so I thought I’d just keep going for awhile. I am proud to say I ran 10 miles. I’m embarassed to say I was rewarded with a blister on each foot and two very chafed nipples. You read that right. All you lactating women out there – I am with you. Hmmm… that actually sounds kind of creepy. Never mind.
That’s why God invented mole skin and band-aids right?
So on Wednesday running was out of the question but swimming was doable so I took Lydia to the pool. When I took my socks off Lydia asked what the mole skin was. I explained about my blisters. Then I took off my shirt to get in the pool. “Is that why you have those too?” She pointed at the two band aids I had totally forgotten about. That was a wee bit embarassing.
The thing is, I don’t care because Thursday morning we weighed out and I won the get skinny contest. And just now I tapped into the spoils to pay my entry fee for the Fargo Half Marathon. If anybody wants to join me, let me know. I’m sure there’s plenty of room on my brother in law’s floor.
Bring your own band-aids.
26February2009
Posted by nate under: friendship.
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Sorry Bonny.
Bonnie
Bonnie
Bonnie
Bonnie
Bonnie
Bonnie
Bonnie
Bonnie
Next time I’ll get a gig in Pittsburgh and save you the drive!