Chez

^^^ Just got tickets to see Spoon (again) in Chicago in December (with Real Estate).

The Sound Opinions podcast has a great tribute episode to TP.

RIP, Gord.

^^^ I went through hospice care for both parents and it's a sad time -- though the end frequently brings about a sense of relief. Good luck and warm thoughts to you. My mother passed 16 years ago today at the age of 64 -- far too young.

As much as it pains me to say it, Kyle Hendricks was brilliant. He's the least unlikable Cub on the roster.

An evening and the morning after. I'm jealous -- just listened to Bee Thousand in the car. Have a great time and report back.

Cleveland over Washington. Really? Anyone but the Cubs. I can't go through all that "stuff" again.

Just contributed . Bummed I waited so long and that most of the "special offers" were already claimed. Good luck; I really hope this gets made.

The playoffs in both leagues promises to be highly entertaining. Lots of really good teams.

^^ I saw the same thing at a Lucinda Williams show -- though I got to admit that Lucinda's protracted rant against W really let all the air out of the room and the show never regained momentum..