Just sitting here on the side of a downtown
hotel in the Nation’s Capitol watching people hurry to their jobs and clutching
their Starbucks. Funny how some seem to really enjoy the start of the day
while others need a while to warm up to it. I, for one, have never really
been a morning person. I get up when it is required and can function well
on little sleep but I'm also very good at pulling off a 12 hour nap
occasionally if time allows. I have never overslept and missed a flight or
meeting, and can think of only two or three times when I'm the last guy to show
up for an appointment. I'm freakishly early, actually. Must come
from my Mom and Dad, I s'pose.
No, I am not a morning person, but I don't
mind getting up. As long as it does not require singing before noon. I
don't think I'm a big whiner, so please allow me one paragraph to vent.
Jaysus, I hate singing in the morning. I suck at it and it blows my
pipes for a couple of days to follow. The guys at Canada AM have been so
good to us over the years, and giving us three tunes on National TV was a great
way to kick off the CD, so I don't want to sound like
and ungracious guest, but blowing out a couple of rockers before Noon
is just crazy.
Thanks for that.
We've had a few
great nights since we hit the road last Friday. PJ O'Brien’s
jam gig was grand fun and I can't wait for tonight's event in downtown Ottawa.
We've always been well received here, so I hope for more of the same.
The CD seems to be well received as well.
Got 3.5 stars in a Toronto Star review and a cool mention on the Playlist
of USA Today. Signs are good.
Spent last night at the Gainey Foundation
event in Montreal.
What an accomplishment for that Family to take the tragic loss of a Mom/Wife
and a Daughter/Sister and turn it into a positive force in their lives and the
lives of others. I am drawn to those who make the best of things ad make
the most of their days. The Gainey Family is on the top of the list.
I am typing on my new Mac, by the way.
I think this laptop may be the biggest submission to peer pressure in my
adult life. I honestly believe I bought this computer because all the
cool people I know have one just like it. Frig sakes, I'm almost 40.
I'm someone's Dad. I should be above this kind of nudging, but
apparently I am not. I am under the illusion that this music making
machine will make me a better write and producer, but who am I kidding? I
bought this computer so I could take foolish pics like these:
Many thanks to those of you who've com out
so far. Off to talk about myself again.
Rock on.
Cheers,
Alan