Ecstacy

I have been unable to go to a good concert for a while, partly because I've been busy, partly because I've been out of it; but more over because there hasn't been a real reason to go to pay an overpriced ticket to see an uninspirational band. That was until last night........

I'm not such a fan of the beginning of concerts. I think it's cause the openers for bands that are up and coming, usually are not very good. However I was pleasantly surprised by the two opening bands. Starting the night, King Charles wandered onto stage, with the fans thinking to themselves if he was just a roadie checking the mic levels on his amp. He was a solo act, just him, his guitar and his crazy blown out hair. For as weird as he portrayed himself, the music that he created was amazing. Worthy of some downloads. Next up were the other band. They were ok, but not great. I tend to remember names of artists that strike passion within me. And therefore I forgot their band name.

The real reason I am writing this blog. Mumford and Sons took the stage just shy of 10 pm. The act created such a fever that everyone felt alive inside. Well, I know that I was and my troop were. Since Mumford is fairly new to me (being recently introduced to me about 9 months ago from my sister and matt) I wasn't able to belt out every lyric, as if I would have been at a U2 concert.

The band was amazing. I was in awe of the keyboardist Ben Lovett He could barely be contained behind his instrument, and banjo-player Winston Marshall was legit, at times creating a hard, stomping beat. The whole set I felt a raw emotion running through my body. Mumford slashed at his guitar, the band offered its joyful, spiritual signature song “Little Lion Man,” sending fans hopping and dancing in the sold-out venue. The last song of the night was “The Cave,” another radio hit that is among the band’s most immediate and recognizable tunes. The band stepped away from its amps and microphones and asked fans to come closer as they began to perform an acoustic and truly unplugged “Sister.” The crowd pushed forward and listened quietly to the words of family heartbreak, and heard a young band still growing as players, and as comfortable with pain as in ecstasy.

1/2 Way There.

Love that will not betray you, dismay or enslave you,
It will set you free
Be more like the man you were made to be.
There is a design,
An alignment to cry,
Of my heart to see,
The beauty of love as it was made to be

I have an extra ticket for Wednesday............

Wanna Go?

Take this Soul.....and make it sing

You can have your wealth and riches

All the things you seek,

Position, power, and success,

The fame you long to keep.

You can earn as much as you wish,

Reach a status high above,

But none of these can equal

Having one sweet child to love.

We're Coming Back

A perfection of sorts

What a great day.





#1 Philadelphia Phillies swept the Reds and are now going to the NLCS



#2 A gift came from one of my really good friends and was given the chance to see my Eag's beat the niner's today at the Stick in SF.





#3 Was blessed to spend some time with a few of my favorites from SoCAL.... minus Mr. D. Time with them is always Cherished as Tomato Soup for the Soul. Much needed, never enough.

The Detailed Laughter in My Life

Why is it when I am in such a weird situation with life........ Sports help me smile. It's so weird. When Lew Dog's actions were revealed to us and therefore was leaving us for a 33 year old Dude in 2008..... the Philadelphia Phillies won the World Series. In 2009, when Ms. LaGrant decided enough was enough and she wanted a separation, the Flyers went to the Stanley Cup Finals. 2010 and my heart has had a disastrous week. I may seem happy and cheery on the outside, but this week was the absolute worst week of my life. Yeah, my Dad is Gay and does not want any part of us. Yeah, I have a constant memory of losing my full time Teaching job that knocks at my psyche every day. Yeah, I'm Divorced at the age of ____. But you have to take the pitfalls as they come. I have friends that love me. The Wine Bar Gig makes me smile every time I walk through the kitchen door. Teaching; albeit only Substituting, gives me a chance to further my career that I love so passionately. And to put the icing on the top, Roy Halladay pitched a No Hitter in the NLDS tonight. I'll take those smiles as they come. Day to Day, week to week, month to month, year to year. My life continues.