...to be able to read the message inscribed on the back of an SUV that's written in Tolkien runic and translate it to 'Stormcrow,' then to know exactly to whom Stormcrow refers?

Although The Galway Tribes is a bit of a drive from Oak Park, it is a great place for a session. The beer was grand, the crowd was enthusiastic, and the tunes were awesome. Declan, Pat, Davey, ottery and myself sat around for a few hours, playing and enjoying each other's company. The pub is beautiful and is fairly new. The owner truly loves the music, ( Read more... )

So I went for a stroll today and took some pictures, mostly to share with Mom and company, but I uploaded them to Flickr if anyone is interested.

At least in the Arctic.

Here is an excellent article which discusses how the Democratic Party can "win back" the religious moderates. It's a great read and makes some really interesting points. Here is my favorite part of the article:

I personally know at least a dozen Republicans who voted against their party in last November’s elections in part because they recognize ( Read more... )

Very strange thing happened today at work. I was using the restroom at one point today, minding my own business, when the guy in the stall next to me starts snoring. There he is, on the can, fast asleep. I mean, the guy must've been very, very tired or had a steel ass to be able to pull that off ( Read more... )

...folk music and science fiction. Am I the only one who hasn't heard of Filk?

My entrelac sock pattern was published in an online magazine. I suppose it is a bit of a stretch to say I'm published, but there you go ( Read more... )

...on Flickr.

So I had to walk to the southern part of downtown today to get my bow rehaired. I go to this violin shop on the fourth floor of the Fine Arts building. I love this building for several reasons. First of all, it has that wonderful "old" building smell to it that reminds me of college. Secondly, the only way to get up to the fourth floor is to take a ( Read more... )