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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!

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  The SPARK w D Davis. And a HUGE Throbbing Election.November 3, 2026
  Tonight was tense. Because, politics. But I’d been selling the night as where to be to NOT watch the election unfold and I insisted on a no-spoiler, no staring at the phone night. I’m glad I did, but man, my… Read more: The SPARK w D Davis. And a HUGE Throbbing Election.
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  The Music City Open Mic.November 1, 2026
  Night two of drums. Meep. And NOW the drummer’s playing bouzouki? Only at open mic! And I’d have it no other way. We do this every Sunday night at Morsbergers Tavern at 713 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD, 21228. Signup around… Read more: The Music City Open Mic.
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  The SPARK w Silver Strings.October 27, 2026
  The Silver Strings are a source of incredible source of hope for me. Watching artists who have a couple of years on me simply getting better and better and better just fills me with joy. I’ve known Richard Weil for… Read more: The SPARK w Silver Strings.
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  The Music City Open Mic.October 25, 2026
  Tonight we tried… drums. Meep! Arisen Phoenix has been a regular for the last 6 months and I’m grateful as he brings me covers I recognize. (Darn kids today and their Crawlies and Cold Monkeys and Ronin Chapels…. [I jest,… Read more: The Music City Open Mic.
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  Happy Anniversary.October 22, 2026
  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.
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  Atavistic.October 19, 2026
  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.
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  The Music City Open Mic.October 18, 2026
  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.
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  A little rain.October 17, 2026
  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.
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  The SPARK w the Lauren Bennett Band.October 13, 2026
  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.