kidsmoke

I've never heard of them before, but I like this!

HA! No, kidsmoke actually doesn't know the precise date. I wasn't the site originator, but came along a bit later. I do know that Via was around in 2001 because that's when I started hanging around, but I'm unsure how long it had already existed. Might even date back to 2000! Via Chicago's founders were Narziss and llp. I'll see whether I can get us a birth date from them.

This version just knocks me out every time. I can't see a roadside cross anymore without the melody and words starting in my head..."What would I do, if a white wooden cross meant that I'd lost you?" So poignant.

"Live long and prosper", Chuckrh. Much love and support to you. Keep us in the loop, if you choose. It sounds as if things are finally getting clearer for you. It's so hard to be in the mystery stage..."what exactly is going ON?" Which is where it sounds like you've been for awhile. Wishing you peaceful days ahead. Healthy days.

My God, chuckrh! You've been through a medical hell. I'm so sorry for the agonizing journey, but so grateful that there is a solution in sight, after all the hopeless and confused feelings! Better days ahead! 😘 And I'm especially glad this community helped. Be well. See you out there! 💗

Such an obvious inclusion! YAY WILCO!

Well yeah if I have anything to say about it! He was an induced birth - past his due date and big. I'm told the induction drugs can cause swelling in the baby. It goes quickly after birth. He looks significantly less chipmunk-with-full-cheeks now.😄 He is the tiniest little thing in person, somehow. And just a peaceful little guy unless he's hungry. 😬 Gawd, they are beautiful at this, their beginning. Like they still have some...astral dust?...in their tiny eyes. They just take you in, and vice versa. Drink each other in. Forgive the grandma babbling. I'm s

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Thanks for the terrific reviews! I'm so glad I managed to catch most of Susie's surprise livestream. God bless our favorite cinnamontoastographer and her strong right arm.

Have a wonderful premiere, Gorman! The lucky attendees are going to be so moved! 💗 VC'ers, if you are close enough to attend, grab a ticket! You can thank me later.

You were adorable Paul, at least a silver. Unless you've been using the devil weed.

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Born today, June 28th, 2021, my first grandson! Asher James 9 lbs. 8 oz. 21.5" Mom and baby are doing fabulously. Dad is puffed with pride and glassy-eyed with sleep-deprivation. No word yet on their 2 1/2-year-old daughter's reaction...that'll be interesting! Not sure Sammi understands yet about Mom having a baby.

Wonderful review as always, Paul. You have a gift for telling the smaller, important details that allow a person to mentally step inside the story. It sounded like a perfect summer afternoon.

I need to read this, then pass it on to my sister in SF who idolizes him! He's a fascinating guy. How is this? I'd love to read it.

I'll see you there Dan! Save me a spot up front at the Palladium, that's GA I think? I had tickets for all these in the Pandemic Beforetimes, and those tickets are all being honored. I just re-found my paper tickets, safe in my file.

Happy Father's Day, dads! Thanks for everything you do!

I love this, Sid!

I'm equally guilty. Haven't been able to keep my days straight all this week. I'm glad I can at least catch it later, thanks Susie Cinnamontoastographer! Nice job on the recap, Ziggy!

I love how we're all quietly going broke, happily re-engaging in shows! Everything seems to be on sale at once! Craig, you will love that show. I haven't seen it but a friend did and couldn't stop raving! Have an absolute blast! And Joyce, have just as much fun seeing the quirky but brilliant Buckingham!

What a great memory. I saw my first Wilco show in that same month, on April 13, 2002. The intensity & passion of that little 4 person band left me reeling!

I am embarrassed, I truly did intend to tell this story but it's a bit long & involved and I've been ultra-busy! I'm hosting a big surprise baby shower/ barbeque tomorrow for my daughter-in-law. (She just thinks she's coming to a family bbq.) It's been complicated, partly due to my darling but disorganized middle kid, whose idea it was in the first place to hold a surprise shower. At my house. I have written a fierce post-it note to myself in a scolding tone that is now stuck to my worktable where it reminds me daily, "WRITE SNOOZY STORY!" I assure you, once there is a post-it

Jeff, I hope your doggo's reports come back as benign or at least treatable! It's so emotionally hard when a pet is suffering. Does your wife feel ready to re-engage in person at her jobsite? I think we've all gone a bit feral in the past year and a half! Good luck to her. Last night's show was flat-out charming! I don't use that word for much but it totally fits here. Pat and Glenn were relaxed and enjoying themselves. Agreed on Pat's musical skills! His mouth trumpet rawks! 😄

I am feeling sad tonight at the loss of this man. I have a friend who knew him personally so I know that BJ met his stage 4 cancer diagnosis with uncommon grace, and amazing courage. Rest in peace, and thank you for some of the most heartfelt music of my childhood. I'll never forget my mom singing along to "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on my Head", surely one of the most joyous, life-affirming songs evereverever....see the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" for full appreciation. That sweet song lifted me out of many small depressions as a kid. Yeah, raindrops fall...but you don't