The Last Time I Saw Royale
Holy sheet, I forgot what a great record Joni Mitchell's Blue is. In a moment of weakness after work yesterday afternoon, I waltzed over to Cheapo and picked up a vinyl copy. (Well, I didn't waltz. I didn't even sashe this time, I just drove. Sorry, if I got anyone's hopes up or whatnot. But you'll get over it, I'm sure.) I've never had my own copy of this record, which is kind of a travesty in a way, since I have so much of her other stuff. Anyway, I went out and got it, and it's been quite the comforting pleasure the last couple days. Way to go, Joni! Way to go!
My quest to write from as many locations as possible has taken a hip collegiate turn; today's merry ramble hails from Espresso Royale, a coffee shop in Dinkytown (aka college section of Minneapolis). It's kind of like a big College Hill, or even better, a big Campustown. Or, a big Ped Mall, only people can drive cars here. But I mean, the aesthetic is the same. Every school has one of these areas of town, to some degee. (The Hill's a little pathetic, to be fair.) Since I go to school in downtown St. Paul, I don't do much Dinkytown frequenting. However, it is a nice place. Doesn't try as hard as Uptown, for one thing. (Even if I kind of like Uptown better.) Anyway, my purpose in this area is to drop off a couple copies of Ghoti, with the hopeful idea that this will lead to some shows here. Having never really done anything like this before, I'm starting to think my plan should be to drop off as many CDs I can in as many places as I can, and consider myself lucky if I get, like a show, or two shows, from it. Got to start small, you know. I just hope I start. (Getting antsy, never productive.)
Well, Matt is looking a little bored, so I should probably head out. (Of course, he could just be looking pensive. Those expressions kind of intermingle, have you ever noticed that? Sort of like constipation and accomplishment.) I shall update some other time, never you fear. Unless you like fearing things. Then, by all means, go for it, I don't want to restrict anyone. Have a good'un!
Current weather in Guatemala City: Mostly cloudy, 72 degrees. Scattered thunderstorms to continue tomorrow, with highs in the upper 70s. That is all.
My quest to write from as many locations as possible has taken a hip collegiate turn; today's merry ramble hails from Espresso Royale, a coffee shop in Dinkytown (aka college section of Minneapolis). It's kind of like a big College Hill, or even better, a big Campustown. Or, a big Ped Mall, only people can drive cars here. But I mean, the aesthetic is the same. Every school has one of these areas of town, to some degee. (The Hill's a little pathetic, to be fair.) Since I go to school in downtown St. Paul, I don't do much Dinkytown frequenting. However, it is a nice place. Doesn't try as hard as Uptown, for one thing. (Even if I kind of like Uptown better.) Anyway, my purpose in this area is to drop off a couple copies of Ghoti, with the hopeful idea that this will lead to some shows here. Having never really done anything like this before, I'm starting to think my plan should be to drop off as many CDs I can in as many places as I can, and consider myself lucky if I get, like a show, or two shows, from it. Got to start small, you know. I just hope I start. (Getting antsy, never productive.)
Well, Matt is looking a little bored, so I should probably head out. (Of course, he could just be looking pensive. Those expressions kind of intermingle, have you ever noticed that? Sort of like constipation and accomplishment.) I shall update some other time, never you fear. Unless you like fearing things. Then, by all means, go for it, I don't want to restrict anyone. Have a good'un!
Current weather in Guatemala City: Mostly cloudy, 72 degrees. Scattered thunderstorms to continue tomorrow, with highs in the upper 70s. That is all.