Poking Badgers With Spoons

Looking back at the journal I see that my last post of any content I provided was back in June. So, it seems to be just about the right time for my bi-annual LJ post (I'm hoping I get round to being a bit more on top of posting).

Life has been weird in all kinds of glorious ways. I have been to Reno for the first time in my life and discovered that I'm not a fan, and I probably wouldn't like Las Vegas very much for the reasons I didn't like Reno, but I did have an amazing time while I was there. The occasion for the visit was WorldCon, which was an experience and a half, let me tell you. I got back into sound production (all tech work, no actual engineering) and had forgotten how much I love it.

I got to go to my very first Counting Crows concert, which involved driving four hours each way, giant wind turbines, wind, lightning, blinking red lights in the darkness on the drive back reminiscent of an alien invasion, an awesome concert, introduction to new music I dearly love and some wonderful company. This particular trip is one I will treasure for a long time to come.

There were a couple of trips to San Francisco this last year as well. These are drives that I adore, both for the drive and for the destination and company when I get there. There will be more of these in the year to come. For my sanity, there has to be.

This last year has brought me a partner-in-crime who is up for just about any adventure. We've been to the fair, on a train, to a couple of cons, movies, dinners, concerts and the lot.

And of the cons, this year was also my first Steamcon and the first year for Geek Girl Con. Both were very much fun and I look forward to doing these in the future. With those two, the total for cons this last year was 5.

Christmas brought me a wonderful present that was given by many people. I thank you all. Seriously. It means a lot to me! This present (a Canon Rebel EOS T2i) has rekindled my creativity in photography. I'm finding all the things I can do now that I wasn't able to do with my old camera and thinking of all the new and creative ways I can use it and coming up with new and wonderful ideas for pictures.

I am excited and looking forward to the coming year for a GREAT MANY reasons.

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You are cordially invited to a very special event!

Marian Call's Very Big Seattle Concert
Feat. Molly Lewis, Vixy & Tony, Jason Finn, and friends
Thursday, Sept. 9th, 2010, 8pm
Fremont Abbey
4272 Fremont Ave. N
Seattle, WA

Alaskan touring artist Marian Call plays Seattle as part of her tour of all 50 United States. Normally you can find her in the company of an acoustic guitarist, but for one show only, she'll be joined by a full band, with strings and then some! Featuring Vixy & Tony on vocals and guitar, Jason Finn of the Presidents of the United States of America on drums, and the incredible Molly Lewis opening.

This show is all ages and alcohol-free. Tickets are available in advance via Paypal at http://Mariancall.com for $10-15, and at the door (except in the event of a sellout crowd) for $13-18. Sliding scale tickets available on a friendly basis for students, seniors, military, disabled, and starving artists.

Listen to the music for free at http://mariancall.com/listen.php or see performance videos at http://youtube.com/mariancall! This is a special live event not to be missed.

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