Los Skarnales at the Continental Club
More pics here.
Google Chell Speck!
Are you tired of those who comment in your blog/journal only to point out your glaring spelling errors? You know, those comments that only serve to derail a perfectly good post? What could be more irritating?
Well dear blogger, fret no more!
I just stumbled on the latest Google Toolbar which spell checks Web forms and larger composition windows, such as in Web e-mail and yes, WordPress and Movable Type.
It’s a lifesaver!
I’m wasting away to nothing…
One full week on the new diet and I’ve lost 4 pounds.
Blogging for Dollars
It’s official! I am now a PAID blogger.
Introducing Help Line 2.0!
The column I write for Houston’s largest daily newspaper has now added a blog component and the Houston Chronicle had hired yours truly (the only logical choice) to manage this online resource.
The web address is blogs.chron.com/helpline
I won’t be quitting my day job yet, but I AM a media monster.
Rather random encounters
It was most unexpected to see my friend Sahira open up for Beans Barton and the Bipeds at Dan Electro’s on Saturday.
She’s a great dancer and member of Urban Gypsy.
I think my favorite was a duet dance she did with another member of the troop that was set to tune of Dueling Banjos.
The King is dead, long live The King!
Last night was a bit of a treat.
Arrived at the Continental a bit early and had a nice chat with Bill Shirley.
On the bill at the CC was Ted Roddy’s King Conjure Orchestra.
The evening was a tribute to the Elvis of the 50’s.
I am not a huge Elvis fan, but something about a 11 piece orchestra with a horn section and female backing vocals kicking out the jams in that space made me a fan for the night.
It was a great crowd. The cool thing was that, while they played Elvis songs, Ted Roddy was not an Elvis impersonator. He did, however, sing in the 50’s Elvis style. It was a true rock and roll party.
The Everyday Happenings of Weebl
Thanks to Katie for this link.
She says it’s her favorite web comic. First impressions are good.
More installments at www.weebl.jolt.co.uk
Thanks, Katie. Now I want pie. How many Weight Watcher points do you suppose I can spare?
How about ZERO!
?Y Tú Qué Has Hecho?
The soiree I attended with the Latin theme combined with Cynthia’s ongoing Spanish lessons have sparked an interest in familiarizing myself more with Latin music.
The party featured a soundtrack that was most pleasant. I was even sent home with a mix CD. Thank god I am finally onboard with Kymberlie’s whole mix CD philosphy after legal counsel from Katie.
A co-worker just loaned me the Buena Vista Social Club CD featuring Ry Cooder, Ibrahim Ferrar, Ruben Gonzalez, Compay Segundo and more. It’s a very good CD and I am enjoying it at my desk right now.
And yes, I am aware that Ibrahim Ferrar has recently passed away. At least the recordings live on.