Life in the City Yesssss

It's 11:40 Friday night and I just got back from an AA meeting and breakfast at Waffle House with Ivy. The windows and the balcony door are open. I'm listening to the roar of motors and the screeching of tires and the laughter and yelling of kids who just left the performance of a rock band that played at the Murat tonight. It sounds alive and exciting and I love it. I walked to the circle today and a violin contest was playing at the Symphony (the old Circle Theater) and I could hear the music a block away. Everyone was out for lunch on the sidewalks and tables at the restuarants were full and people were picnicing on the steps of the circle. One family In Universtiy Park even had a red & white checked tablecloth. The bloodmobile was on the circle too. Summer in the city, I love it.

Low res pictures of where I'm moving are online

Go to the usual place, the one where we rock, and add /HousePics/

You eat like that!

Sure, we've all seen it. But it's still the best.

A Visit Well Spent

Tini and I would like to extend our sincerest thanks to all of you for looking out for us during what turned out to be a more wonderfuller stay then even expected. This refers not just to the love and hospitality that you always show, but also your assistence, patience, and understanding. KOF and JOJO bent over backwards to accomodate OML with all of his special needs, GOCK rocked, and then he and GT1 rolled us around from place to place--including an emergency pick-up, KOALA made last minute arrangements and a real good time, PERT slept in the street so we didn't have to, and EVA, T3, T4, and AGATHA showed their charm, making the foreigner feel at home. Everyone pretty much did all of the above.

Apologies go to all of those who didn't manage to get their pics on EVA's Place. I don't have a lot of experience with documentation. We are safe and sound, and look forward to our next visit.

Do you have to use so many cuss words?

Not safe for work, if the speakers are on. Not worth the time, if they aren't.

Gock 'n' Roll Reprise

Despite his lamenting a lack of disciplined practice, the Gockster rocked hard enough last night for this music lover. Noah, the very talented host of the evening, played with several different combos, exhibiting the give(ing) and take required. My favorite of these was of course the one with his Gockness. Gock on!

While you're dreaming of the moonlight on the Wabash...

It should come as no surprise to most of us that Indiana is ground zero.

Milk, Baby (sort of)

JoJo and I and a friend of ours attended an improv show at PROP THTR in Chicago last night and watched a performance by "The Impending Behavior Orchestra," of which our own OML is a member. There was "movement" and music and projections in the background. Much of the music was interesting, much of it was rockin' good. Some of the movement was interesting, certainly all of it talented. The most fun part for us, though, was the solo stand-up act by OML. He's a funny, clever, and cute guy; all of Eva's sisters are.

Got Any Plans for Christmas?

I have a rather unhealthy fascination with Stallone so I'll (and by that I mean KoF too) be there.

Mais pourquoi!? Mais pourquoi!?

You know who else is gay?

At the end, he sounds like "how do you live???"

Sorkin Rules

If you liked "The West Wing," then you'll like this . . .

Vakashun Skejool Dubble-aught six

Here's your unofficial guide to all things koALapalooza:
All dates and locations subject to change on a whim:

Sunday, June 25-Friday, June 30
Gock and TO tan and dance in PCB










Friday, June 30
OML arrives at Hartsfield Hillbilly Aeropark
Gock and TO drive up to Norx from PCB
Pert and koALa load up and drive from PertoALaville North to PertoALaville South

Saturday, July 1
Day - Pert and klOAa join the rest of the Norx Krewe
Evening - The EvaDewer humiliates himself in front of what may be as many as 10 people, with help from T4

Sunday, July 2
P, K, G, TO, and OML head up to PertoALaville South during the day
The EvaDewer, T3 and T4 head up after the matinee performance.

Monday, July 3 - Wednesday, July 5
Whatthefuckeverwewannadofreeforallhidethekidsanddon'tlookEthel! There may or may not be boats, or boating, or people who own boats. There may or may not be pyrotechnics. But, by god, there will be dancing!











Thursday, July 6
The EvaDewer and his young'ns repair to Norx, to do shows Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Pert & koALa head for PertoALaville North

After that
Who the hell knows? But if you do, put it in the comments, and I'll update this post.

Father's Day? Ha! There Oughtta Be a Pert Day.

I think all of his children agree, of all his wonderful qualities, our dad's warm and affectionate sincerity stands out most. Sure, he was a little mushy at times, but who of us cared? The hugs and kisses always available, he would pat our heads if the situation called for it--even after we became adults! The man never uttered a cross word; he always--always--had kind, sweet, and supportive things to say to us, even when we had done something wrong--heck, especially when we'd done something wrong.

"Anyone could have made such a mistake."
"That's why they call them 'accidents.'"
"Smarter persons than you have goofed worse than that."
All of us remember words like these just when we needed them.

So, let's all raise our glasses to Father, who--uh, wait a minute. Is this the Johnson family blog? I might have stumbled onto the wrong blog. . . .

My Brothers' Talents

While we're on the topic, I want to let you know about the night I was lucky enough to go watch and listen to Gyinny Gyittar play with other musicians at a local pub called "Locals Only" in Indianapolis. (The place isn't Keepers, but that's okay; I suspect Gock would need more work in the EuroDiscoBeat genre to keep up in there.) As you all know, I am no musician, so my critique is unsophistocated. Nevertheless, here it is: he was great! He played well and, despite his disappointment that his noise was "crisp" (because of his guitar being plugged directly onto an amp), I really enjoyed the clarity of his sound. He really worked well with the other musicians (of which there were four: a second guitar player--Gock played lead--a bass player, a drummer, and a back-up or second drummer). They all sounded really good together.

GOCK ROCKS!!!!!!!

Ink for the play

Grabbed this review from the AJC this morning. The print version actually has a nice picture of me; so she liked my looks, even if she wasn't very enthusiastic about my acting. Well, more accurately, she fell in love with the variety of supporting players and their comic relief, which is to be expected, if you see the play.

Note the love that T4 gets for her sound efforts, though! How 'bout that?

P & k's Excellent Latest Adventures in Indy

June 9 through June11: P had increasing left chest/side pain for 2 or 3 days.

June 12: 10:00 a.m.: P goes to ER, diagnosed with multiple blood clots in both lungs, started on blood thinners. 8:30 p.m.: P admitted to St. Francis at Beech Grove. Continues blood thinners.

June 14: 2:00 p.m.: P released from hospital, goes home, via drugstore, to pick up meds.

Currently: P gets Lovemax, 120mg. injections at 10A & 10P, given subcutaneously by k. P takes 5mg. coumadin once daily at bedtime. P goes to St. Francis, Beech Grove lab daily for blood tests to determine blood levels--"thinness". Doc will call with info on when to stop injections and/or how to adjust medications.

Follow up appointments to be made in 2 to 4 weeks.

P is feeling well and happy and laughing and drinking beer. Must begin regimen tonight (June 15th) of bedtime after 10P shot.

P & k plan to go to GA. the first week in July if blood levels are stable enough to go that long without bood tests, but it is impossible to make definite plans now due to fluctuating blood. :)
Picture that!

There are gobs of people who regularly take coumadin and have blood checked.
love from Indy

Appropriate String for k & P Information

We are set up in the apartment. Still need to arrange medical, get doctors, dentists, eyes, etc. Working on transfering checking, charge, bill paying, e-mail changes, blah blah blah, but it consumes time. P weaker, stumblier, difficulty getting out of bathtub with 5 grab bars. He watches tv--new 26" HDTV, but not paying for HD broadcast, works Sudoku, reads and seems happy. As I am, Except for that little ache in the stomach that never goes away. We see Gock & his T a lot and are glad. But we miss Eva's and Agatha's and all the T's proximity too. We are open for visitors any time and would welcome any and all who show up. You'd love it. See everyone in July. Be prepared to tag or take whatever you want.

(Le Sigh) Test Post

Just want to see if there is a problem at blogspot.

Glad He Was Born?

Well sure!

Hope He Hangs Around Some More?

You bet!

Let's make this the best year ever, okay?