Gratitude . . .

Gosh! I've been so busy and my life's been so wonderfully full that I've not had an opportunity to post a 'meaningful' post in several weeks. I'm sure some of you are grateful for that and more than a few of you have been disappointed. Sorry! But, life intervenes . . . and goes on!

CD Release Party - Rescheduled: Monday, February 18, 2008 - President's Day

Well, upon the advice of the management at Club Café, we canceled and then rescheduled the CD Release Party for my little collection of cowboy songs: "The J Sessions - Wishin'."

We're still convening at Club Café. We've moved the start time up to 7:00 PM. And, we're rehearsing. The band should be TIGHT! I am looking forward to it. It's not everyday an aging gay man gets to realize his dream to be a 'rock star.' =;-) I am grateful . . .

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Besides all THAT! I had a GREAT weekend in Provincetown. NO! I didn't 'hook up' or get . . . well, you know where I was headed here . . . Instead, I treated myself really well. The weekend I'd been creatively visualizing 'happened.'

I 'recreated' a two-cheese, bacon and caramelized onion pizza from Picco on Columbus Avenue in the South End, upon my arrival at "The Little Respite" in P-town on Friday night.

Saturday, I spoke to a good, but a friend I rarely get to speak with, never mind, meet up with. BUT, as always, we had a wonder-filled conversation and have made plans to meet up in March. I'm looking forward to it. Ahh! The trouble with being friends with other 'overachievers' is that you don't have much free time to spend together. Yes! There could be worse problems in life.

Also, on Saturday, I spoke with good friends Steven and Michael. They, too, were enjoying the respite. I also met up with Nancy Yeaw of Muir Music. I bought Queen Latifah's latest CD of modern classics. She's an amazing spirit. "Travelin' Light" is definitely a disc you should consider. I was pleased to hear such renditions of classics from my childhood and adolescence that include: Phoebe Snow's "Poetry Man," 10 cc's "I'm Not In Love" and The Pointer Sisters' classic "Betcha Got A Chick (On The Side)." Hot and sassy! Check it out . . .

Travelin' Light - The Queen


I also bought "A Star Is Born" with Judy Garland and James Mason from Nancy. I love that movie and realized I hadn't added it to my collection yet.

The special features include 3 alternate versions of the "The Man That Got Away" musical number that is a cornerstone of the film.

It's amazing to see the energy and focus spent on several takes of "The Man That Got Away" over six months of filming. It's always the same set, essentially, and it is the same September 4, 1953 audio recording, BUT the expense and effort that went into the different 'paintings' of the set and Judy's several different costumes and coifs (not to mention the use of an upright piano AND then grand piano) is a mid-20th century phenomenon to see.

Some people can't afford a pot to piss in, BUT there's always a segment of our popular culture that we encourage to overindulge. I'm conflicted about this exhibition of overindulgence, yet - ultimately - I'm titillated by it. I have to admit that.

Ultimately, again . . . see it!

Judy's "The Man That Got Away" (Final Cut)



Then I spent Sunday rehearsing for the CD Release Party, making another breakfast of bacon and eggs and heading out of P-town for a joyride and a movie!

So, when in P-town, your movie theater options are limited. I ended up going to Wellfleet to the cinema there and saw "Cloverfield".

The audience consisted of 'yours truly' and a couple sitting up in the back of the theater. I LOVED that! I really enjoy seeing movies meant for the 'big screen' when the theater is empty. I like to imagine I've my own private screening. Ultimately, the movie was VERY cool.

I never go to movies like "Cloverfield," but I'm glad I did. What a hoot! Who knew?! And, once again, I'm not giving it away . . . and, you should consider seeing it.

Cloverfield



Go Pats!


Well, after seeing "Cloverfield" and heading to Herring Cove to 'touch' the ocean, I headed home and made a 'sweet' dinner of filet mignon with melted Gorgonzola cheese (atop a pad of butter . . . mm-mm!) with baked red bliss potatos, green beans, a fresh salad and a glass of Cabernet. And, I caught the last half of the Pats game. Awesome!

After that, I headed to The Porch Bar at The Gifford House. As always, I enjoyed the bartender's company. And, I met a couple of new locals and reconnected with Thirsty Burlington. It was a great evening, part of a great weekend, in the dead of a New England Winter in Provincetown.

Thirsty? Yes! Thirsty Burlington!

Monday, I played more music and then cleaned, cleaned, cleaned my space. After a dinner of leftovers, I packed up and headed pack to Boston around 8:45 PM. Mmm . . . what a great weekend. I am blessed . . . and, I like spending time alone! Who knew?! I'm great company after all . . . =;-)