Betsy Harris on NPR

Last night I went to the Nightlight to see Swan Quarter's final show. They were the headlining band, and they gave a fantastic performance. Hunter even made a guest appearance on the trumpet. Betsy Harris was there too, documenting the evening.

Because of her devotion to the local music scene, Betsy Harris was recently featured on The State of Things with Frank Stasio. I really enjoyed listening to her interview here on WUNC's website.

Sad news about the Varsity.

So the Varsity theater, on Franklin Street, just closed down.

Shed a tear for all the great movies you saw in those semi-comfortable seats, and for all the times the projector screwed up right at the climax. Shed a tear for the Varsity.

Whooaaa, double blog!!@#$

June 22nd is "Stupid Guy Thing Day". I've been looking for lists on the internetz of "stupid guy things" to read to my old people on June 22nd, but I have a feeling my friends can do better. So boys, please enlighten us all and help my job performance by sharing the stupidest guy thing you've ever done. Ladies, feel free to contribute feats you've witnessed. Thanks, cher cher.

An old man yelled at me today. Not a demented old man, either. Not even a cranky old man. He thought I made a mistake. And so he yelled.

I can't remember the last time I was really pissed off. I don't know if I've ever been. But I was today. And then I went home and cried.

I miss this group of friends. And having everybody in one place together.

Africa

Hi All! This article is very interesting--

http://www.guernicamag.com/interviews/954/moyo/

Miss y'all lots.

Happy Twinkie Day!

Twinkie Sushi... this is my kinda sushi... made with twinkies, fruit leather, and various candies.

This Twinkie Day the old people and I celebrated by playing floor hockey with a frozen twinkie. How did you celebrate Twinkie Day?

Love, Cheryl.

Garden Season

I've been starting my 2nd garden ever, and just like the first time, I've got a lot of questions for the pros. I decided to bring the pros and the newbs together and made a place where they can all get along and share information...I hope everybody considers a garden this time of year, and for those still local I'd be excited to see your garden at www.carolinagardens.org. Holler to Hunter for helping get this rollin'

Cheers!

Writing House

My friend Patrick (Squatty Pants, to some) is forming a summer-long writing community for this coming summer. His grandparents' idyllic Civil War era cabin in rural Burlington (not big city Burlington, mind you) will serve as house and home to 6-8 people who want to hone in on their writing skillz and possibly get something published with the encouragement of other like-minded folk. One of the 90 acres of property will be a garden, which will hopefully supply everyone with enough eats to be self sufficient and potentially make enough money selling cash crops to pay for the house's utilities (rent is free thanks to his grandparents!). Whether or not that works out, the Writing House bound to be a good time, so if any of you are interested and have a free-ish summer, let me know and I'll send you the official proposal once Squatty has finished it.

Spring cheer for all!

Meet Karl

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I adopted a puppy! His name his Karlheinz Garbanzo, and he goes by Karl. He likes playing at the park and sleeping on laps.

Annie in Mexico

I am currently in Mexio visitng Will seeing his boys, seeing the run of NPH, and trying to shade myself from the hot Mexican sun. Im really pleased I was able to buy a ticket to come see Memo.

Andrew is coming tomorrow too, and we are going to hang out some in Cuernavaca while Will is working.

Everything is bright, beautiful and dusty.