I have a few unconnected topics to talk about, so I figured I would write them into a reporter’s notebook-style post:
- Live music at the Hub last night was great – I showed up just a little too late to watch The Midnights, but caught The Hasty Ladies, June Panic and June Panic’s Wife. All were great, the $2 cover was a steal of a deal and I had a good time with some buddies at the Hub. But, that meant I missed the Roster McCabe show at the Crosstown Lounge – did any of you check that concert out? How was it?
- I learned some bad news yesterday – Terry Dullum, a long-time WDAZ anchor and writer of The Dullum File, announced on his blog Friday that he has prostate cancer. I gave him a call in the evening and wrote up a story about his announcement. Luckily, it sounds like doctors caught it early and hopefully he can be done with everything after a surgery in early December. The first time I met Terry, I was walking my brother’s dog down Cherry Street and he saw I was wearing a Beatles "Rubber Soul" T-shirt. He just casually said "Cool shirt" – not much of a conversation, but it was enough to make me think Terry Dullum is a cool guy ever since then. I wish him all the best and hope he makes a speedy recovery after the surgery.
- I finally have my Halloween costume ready. I wanted something to compliment my crappy beard I’ve been growing for the last month, and also needed an idea that wouldn’t take much time to prepare (I’m working u
ntil 10:30 tonight and didn’t want to spend an hour putting on makeup or an extravagant costume). I thought about many costume ideas, but none of them sounded too funny on their own. So I came up with what I hope is a brilliant idea – any costume would be much funnier and interesting if I wore a Snuggie over it. So, I will be attending a Halloween house party tonight as ‘Casual Abe Lincoln’ – which means I will wear pajama pants, slippers, a blue Snuggie and a top hat. It’s weird but at least I won’t have to worry about anyone else wearing the same costume. What are your Halloween plans? Did you come up with a cool costume idea? Whatever you do, have a good time and be safe (that means don’t drink and drive!)
The Snuggie was nice in some ways – it kept me warm, made a lot of people jealous and I think the costume went over well. But I think I need to design a ‘super Snuggie’ that ties in the back (like a robe), has velcro at the bottom so you can hem it up and not trip constantly if you’re walking, and maybe add a front pocket. I’ll be a millionaire if I can pull it off.
How did the snuggie work out?
I carried a tricycle, a file, and wore my MJ mask so went as a pedophile.