rather than be productive on my Memorial Day's vacation day, I decided it was time to dedicate myself to finishing a book. I used to be absolutely addicted to reading and would fly through books....but I feel as though I've been on a book drought. Having read a few duds, I lost my enthusiasm. Even on friends recommendations, I couldn't get it up to read more than a few pages a night. Nothing seemed to catch my eyes and race them forward like books I've devoured in the past. It was truly disappointing--like breaking off a friendship with a long time pal over something trivial.
However....after reading Ewan Macgregor and Charley Boorman's motorcycle trip-around-the-world-in-four-months journal entries (Macgregor and Boorman---as much as I admire their spirit and what they did.....their writing, like mine, leaves alot to be desired)...anyway, after reading that and seeing the name Ted Simon crop up more than once, I decided that would be the next book for me.
Yesterday, I finished reading Ted Simon's Jupiter's Travels. It is his story of his travels around the world on his Triumph motorcycle for four years, starting in 1973 at the age of 42. I could write a book of equal size just describing how relevant, timely, timeless, and fluid Simon is. You can read more about him here and order a signed copy from Simon himself: www. jupitalia.com
However....after reading Ewan Macgregor and Charley Boorman's motorcycle trip-around-the-world-in-four-months journal entries (Macgregor and Boorman---as much as I admire their spirit and what they did.....their writing, like mine, leaves alot to be desired)...anyway, after reading that and seeing the name Ted Simon crop up more than once, I decided that would be the next book for me.
Yesterday, I finished reading Ted Simon's Jupiter's Travels. It is his story of his travels around the world on his Triumph motorcycle for four years, starting in 1973 at the age of 42. I could write a book of equal size just describing how relevant, timely, timeless, and fluid Simon is. You can read more about him here and order a signed copy from Simon himself: www. jupitalia.com
The Enoch Pratt Library System here in Baltimore graciously allowed me to renew this book over and over again, despite my late fees on it and I'm glad to have finished it. Unlike Macgregor and Boorman, Simon has a writer's voice and his descriptions are languid, sensual and observant. He floated through the world, observing equally his effects on the landscape and the landscape (and humanity's) effects on himself. A great journey book--good for a beach vacation, but better for a long (maybe 6,000 miles?) road trip.
I'm about to leave this computer to take a walk to my local Enoch Pratt Library branch to check out Jon Krakauer's Under the Banner of Heaven.
#1 Band B***** and I watched The Illustionist and Strangers With Candy this weekend. I liked both, but SWC had a much better score.
I'm a little freaked out about the bees in our country. Why are they leaving us in such huge numbers? Was it something we said?
My new accompanist, Pat Kisicki and I attempted to rock it out, acoustic guitar style, on Sunday at Baltimore's Sowebo. Sandwiched between 2 reggae acts.....hmm...I knew what the organizers were trying to do, but pulling an audience back in was a little difficult. We should have been right next to the Bluegrass band on the schedule...oh well, maybe next year. I thought we played great though, despite the heat and I'm always happy to have someone else on stage with me. I'm hoping Pat will become a constant at my shows from now on. He makes everything sound better. We had a dancer in front for encouragement and as soon as I figure out how to post that video, I will. 
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