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The Journal

Almost a quarter century of travel and time. Thinking out loud and to ourselves. Sometimes I regret what I say, but I figure it’s important we remember the stupid stuff too. Finding a way that the Journal can continue after a quarter century of existence (ish) has been a massive undertaking. I expect Susan to critique so that I can figure out how to make it work better for all of us!

  • Happy Anniversary.
    Kristen and I got married on October 21st, 2017. We were together for 9 years before that so, after 18 years we’re not always good about observing our anniversary with anything more than a good dinner, but I made a… Read more: Happy Anniversary.
  • Atavistic.
    My brain is NOT ready to attack the day. Not ready to attack this relaxed day of relative-nothing. The cat wants something. It’s food. It’s ALWAYS food. But I have the suspicion he won’t eat It if I put it… Read more: Atavistic.
  • The Music City Open Mic.
    Tonight was a Lovely evening. A little strange at the start because of a birthday party that didn’t want to end, but when it became clear that if they stuck around they’d have to share their cupcakes, they cleared on… Read more: The Music City Open Mic.
  • A little rain.
    I’m having a stupid not-very-growed-up problem. I’ve come to Ellicott City absurdly early for a film-a-friend job. I had three reasons for coming down so early. Now, 1) unfortunately, though I was successful in dropping off one guitar, the other… Read more: A little rain.
  • The SPARK w the Lauren Bennett Band.
    We do this every Tuesday night at School of Musical Traditions’ SPARK performance space (7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD). Signup by 7pm, randomized list, 2 songs or 10 minutes whichever’s shorter with a fantastic featured artist somewhere in the… Read more: The SPARK w the Lauren Bennett Band.
  • The Music City Open Mic.
    We (I’m baaaack) do this every Sunday night at Morsbergers Tavern at 713 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD, 21228. Signup around 6.30pm, music at 7pm. 2 songs or 10 minutes, whichever’s shorter. The food’s awesome when it’s there (though tonight it… Read more: The Music City Open Mic.
  • The Spark w Jeff Miller.
    We do this every Tuesday night at School of Musical Traditions’ SPARK performance space (7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD). Signup by 7pm, randomized list, 2 songs or 10 minutes whichever’s shorter with a fantastic featured artist somewhere in the… Read more: The Spark w Jeff Miller.
  • The Music City Open Mic.
    I haven’t run my open mic at Morsbergers steadily since… August? The beginning thereof? And so I got up Sunday morning, unsure if my primary guitar was working, unaware of whether or not my Morsbergers Open Mic Hosting muscles were… Read more: The Music City Open Mic.
  • Puppet Up.
    We went to see Puppet Up tonight – and that was a joy – Brian Henson’s absolutely INSPIRED take on improv comedy being performed by Muppet performers. I’d only ever seen a couple of bits on YouTube, most from years… Read more: Puppet Up.