Rosebud Milestone

Our girl, our one and only, starts school on Tuesday. Oh, my...

More New Hair

In keeping with the current Big Girl theme around here, the lovely Rosebud paid her first visit to a salon to have her first Real Haircut. Such an exciting event! Rock Mama nicked away from work to witness the specialness, as Rosebud thoroughly enjoyed her first time in the snippy chair at the hands (and scissors) of superstar Gen. Oh! the delight!
Mama stays close as her girl prepares her transition to Big Kidhood.

Gen works her magic on yet another Marine.

The golden strands of the past.

After-the-salon shot of Rosebud and neighbor Eliza tending to the gardening. Such a beautiful kid!

New Hair

I got new hair!!!

Aunt Onette!

A few weeks ago we had the immense pleasure of a visit from our dear friend Aunt Onette! She and Rock Mama have maintained effortlessly a strong music mama and sisterly connection for lo, these past 15 years since they were roomies in the local palacial digs formerly occupied by the Haus Frau and the Chef. My goodness, the staying power of such friendships is a beautiful thing! I enjoyed being on vicarious vacation (though I WAS the one going to work every day), as we shared meals, libations, friends, delicious conversation, musical duets and my family. Oh Aunt Onette, do come back soon!


The lovely lady with the fabulous green hat of summer '08.

Rosebud sharpens her guitar skills with Auntie.

Hungry mothers are very attentive to the child with fries.

At the end of our trip, she waves good-bye as I get weepy (of course) in the airport car park. SMOOCH!

Kind of Anniversary

Yesterday was the anniversary of the fateful and auspicious yard sale where Rock Mama and Papa M crossed paths for the first time. Mama was a goner instantly and Papa was very soon to follow. Six years later, we're still honeymoonin'!

Zero Worship

Happy birthday (one day late) to my dear pal and bandmate Zero! May his new year be filled with mountains of blue jello and canned beer (and pretty ladies)!

B*Side Surprise

I went to one of my two favorite local indie record stores yesterday to look for a sonic treat for myself. I was VERY surprised when my former bandmate directed me to a new release which included a song featuring bass and vocals by ME (and at least two other former bandies). This was recorded on a lark about 5 years ago, and we NJ folk are in fine company on this compilation:

http://www.firerecords.com/site/index.php?page=release&releaseid=00000000300