How I Spent My Summer Vacation (2011 Edition)...

As you know, I caught up on all my reading. I read well past my goal of 12 books. I don't think I read a bad book. If I might make one suggestion, the last book I read or (re-read) was 13 Reasons Why. If you haven't heard of this novel by Jay Asher, please do yourself a favor & pick it up. It's a moving book about a boy & a girl. I don't want to give you too much, but it is about suicide. If you can't handle it, I understand, but really, it's about so much more.

I spent 1.5 lovely days in August with my friends, The Wildes (Lin, Melanie, Norah, Tommy, & little girl in the oven.) To me, it wasn't enuff time, but what I did get, refreshed me. We spent a lovely afternoon at the childrens museum. It was fun to see the kids interact with other they didn't know. (I love people watching. I could do it all day, especially on campus.) One didn't like the crowds too much; the other was a little more outgoing. I miss all my friends everyday.

I spent a week or two geeking out on The Big Bang Theory. I'm all caught up through season 3. If 4 had been out, I'd be there. It'll have to stew till Christmas break. As will all the books I want to read.

I've recently returned to thrift store shopping. I've had some good fortune as you saw with the Unicorns. That hasn't stopped. I'll post more photos of my finds the last few time out, but here's a teaser...



With that, I'll leave you with The Jesus & Mary Chain. Wait for my favorite part at 1:13. They kill me.



See you in the future...

PS... Wish me luck this semester.

The Ettes... (I know I talk about them A LOT. I just think you're pretty dumb if you're not on this boat.)

On the day I prayed they'd return to Salt Lake City, I'm having my own little concert in my room. Here's a couple of songs on MY set list for them...

The Ettes - Excuse by PressHere

http://blog.kexp.org/blog/2011/08/09/song-of-the-day-the-ettes-my-heart/







Last, my all tme favorite, I Wanna Go Home. (No clip. I'm pretty sure they don't play this ever.)

I saw The Ettes thrice, once in LA, while I was unemployed. I owe them a ton for
being part of the soundtrack to my happiest, albeit ruff, year. Thank you so much.

I'll leave you with a Tom sandwich... Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...

August 15th, 2011...

Few things...

The Ettes have a new album...

I haven't heard it yet. I was hoping to buy it when they came through Utah. Sadly, they're not stopping here. I'll have to buy online. I understand when only four people show up to your last SLC show. I promise, cross my heart, hope to die, stick a needle in my eye that I'll double that next time.

Second...

Sharks...



Check it out. Something all the kids should get into, but won't.

Third...

Hot Water Music is back recording new material. I'm very happy about this endeavor. All the side projects are great, but I'm glad they're back to their primary venture.

A side project...



Fourth...

Some of my finds at the DI. Many, many, many others to share soon.



Last...

I'm close to coming back to facebook. I don't know when it'll happen, but it will soon. I've got a new persona already. No picture yet. I'm working on it. One thing, I won't search you out; you gotta find me. Sorry. It's the way it's gotta be. You can do it; I know you can.

See you in the future...

Reader Discreation Advised...

Reader Beware... Read at your own RISK.



Dear MW, (Oh, how badly I wish to use your name.)

I'm truly sorry you don't want to be my friend.

I knew from the moment we re-aquainted ourselves a few years back that you weren't the same person you were when we met in Logan. I'd feel sorry for you if you were. We evovle as human beings. The fact that you aren't "confortable" being friends with me boggles my mind. Friends keep in touch. Am I wrong? I would've given up had YOU not told me to tell you when I come down. I thought you'd like to see me, catch up. Guess not. Maybe, you tried. I just didn't take the hint. I'm glad you grew some balls and at least said so albeit in a text. I should've followed my gut back on December 27th, 2009. I knew I should never see you again then. I could've spared me this trauma. I got myself into a real rut processing this. I've dug myself out finally. Friends are really all the extended family I've got. If you don't want to be part of it, EFF OFF! Life will go on for me. I'm sorry you won't be a part of it.

Salt Lake City is small by comparison. I've been icing my shoulders for day we run into each other. You know it will come. I know it will come. Don't act like you even know who I am. I will promptly remind you of your choice and quietly move on with my life.

Good luck with the rest of your life,

Tom