Thursday, June 29, 2006

Jamie Cullum: Revisited


I wish I could afford to send all of my friends to see one of the most entertaining and gifted musicians yet.

People of all ages gathered together in the Concord, NH Center for the Arts Wednesday night to witness a chilling two hour performance by the one and only jazz pianist, Jamie Cullum (and band). His unrivaled charm, wit, and English accent bounced off the theater walls and soaked into the ears of baffled, amused, and pleased fans.

My eyes could easily absorb what took place before me. It is certainly not unusual to see a young 26 year old jump from a piano and land oh-so perfectly in his Chucks. Nor is it odd to watch as the said twenty something bounced from instrument to instrument. Literally...bouncing. My ears beheld something quite unordinary. Pure. Someone so young, so full of life, loving every moment before him. He could not even recall how long he had been playing.

As I sat with chills riding up and down my spine, I thought deeply about Jamie's presence, his passion. It was quite obvious to me that we all deserve to live in such a manner. Find our love and go for it! (Do you sense a Dead Poet's Society moment approaching?)

But really. Why not seize the day?

Tuesday, June 27, 2006

Purenard Custom Humidors

Jeff has officially begun his new business in making custom humidors. Check out his blogsite to see more photographs of this beautiful piece of work. Please forward the address to all you know! You may not be able to afford it, but someone will.

Thanks,
His Big Sister

Thursday, June 22, 2006

Disturbed by Ghana


I had to watch the commentary of USA vs. GHANA on my Firefox browser. Painfully, I sat clenched to my desk waiting for the next line of progress to be reported a few seconds delayed. The US never made a second goal to tie themselves up and move into the next round of the World Cup. My judgements of the game are scathed because I was only reading stats; however, the fouling at the end only gave Ghana the time they so preciously desired to hold the win. TiVo shall allow me to watch the match tonight, but would I rather watch the Italy game?

I tip my hat to Keller who could possibly be one of the best goal keepers I have ever seen.

My devotion remains with the USA, but Italia will be the team I continue to cheer for in the 2006 World Cup.

Oooooooolay!