got my stripes....

Ever wonder what you would do if someone came up behind you and tried to choke you out? What if they pulled a gun/knife on you? Okay, so where I work, prolly the worst offense is getting poop flung at you. But today I spent all day getting recertified in these techniques. My ass is one big bruise, but I'm certified for the next year. Yea! So glad that's over with. (although next year I be another year older trying to do this same ol' crap... argh)

your mom's da bomb, like napalm in a wigwam...

This show is so outrageous and hysterical at times, then at other time it leaves me scratching my head. But for the funny times, I stick with it....

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See How We Are...

Last night I saw 'The Knitters' (a.k.a. John Doe, Exene Cervenka, Dave Alvin and DJ Bonebrake) at The Palms in Winters, California. A small farming town that was once the home of R. Crumb.

Anyhoo, the venue was intimate, we sat in the second row. It was a small crowd, though the show was sold out. The band seemed to really connect with the crowd and the energy was palatable.



I met some long-time friends of Brad's, and really really enjoyed the evening with them. New friends, great music, traveling with Brad, and time off work.... all my favorite things.

The band played some X songs, a Dave Alvin song, and of course Knitters songs, as well as many other old favorites. I've never seen X or The Blasters, so this was a pretty exciting show for me.

The video clip on this blog is one of my very favorite X songs called, "Burning House of Love." Wow.