It’s another dreary, gross, cold day here in the mountains with rain (and maybe some wintery mix) forecast until Sunday. I want to get out and hike! I want there to be sun and fun! Ugh.
While I re-orientate my mood, enjoy this chill tune that will make you think of cocktails, beaches, beautiful people, and warm summer nights.
It’s been a great month of so for new music. These albums are currently out and you should get them … RIGHT NOW!
The Twilight Sad – IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME
Ladytron – Ladytron
Pet Shop Boys – Agenda [EP]
Piroshka – Brickbat
![Pet Shop Boys - Agenda [EP]](https://i0.wp.com/www.theboywonder.net/wp-content/uploads/PSB-Agenda.jpg?fit=400%2C400&ssl=1)
On a Related Note: It looks like my order for the Exclusive Deluxe Edition CD of Ladytron is now in limbo thanks to Pledge Music’s jackassery. If you look on Ladytron’s campaign page, that’s a lot of items bought that may never make to the fans. Apparently all the merchandise is ready and in some shipping facility in the UK. Everything is being held hostage by Pack Smart Ltd. because Pledge Music hasn’t paid them anything for the fulfillment service and there apparently isn’t anything Ladytron can do about it. Ugh. This really sucks. (#FWP)
For some reason, the subject of friendships has been on my mind the past few days. I feel like I know a lot of people but don’t have a lot of friends. I would probably say that I have six close friends, a couple dozen people I consider friends, and a lot of acquaintances. Sometimes I wonder if my thinking is off on this or if I should even be thinking about it at all.
I know very few people I would actually call if there was some sort of emergency or if I needed some sort of help. I wonder if this is because I think most people I know like me but not enough to “be there” in a time of need.
There are a few people I want to be better friends with but feel like I am the one always making the effort. And if that is the case, are these people that are worth having as friends? At what point do I just write them off and just move on?
Yeah. Probably overthinking this and should just go grab a cocktail instead.
Random Things that have happened since Friday …
Re-watched The Private Eyes. It’s totally silly but totally filmed at Biltmore.
Speaking of …. I went to Biltmore and took in the new Vanderbilt House Party exhibit. It was really cool and the flower arrangements throughout the house were spectacular.
Finally watched Overlord. It’s B-Movie goodness and I enjoyed it!
Finally binged Bodyguard on Netflix and really dug it. The story didn’t go where I was expecting it to. Be sure to check it out.
And … Double Baconator Meal at Wendy’s! 😀
Fetish Website + Discount Coupon = NEW TOY! :devil: :devil: :devil:
This past weekend we took our new friend, Colton, for some drunken fun in everyone’s favorite moonshine soaked town … Gatlinburg!
We made some new friends at the Ole Smoky Whiskey Distillery. They recognized us from around town earlier in the day. They spent 5+ hours getting to Gatlinburg. Thankfully, it only takes us 1-1/2 to get to the sweet, tasty moonshine town.
And what trip to Gatlinburg is complete without a trip through the Mysterious Mansion?
We also took in the view (and opportunity to sober up) on the Gatlinburg Sylift. It’s going to be much more fun this spring when they open the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the states. I can’t wait to check it out!
Back at home, I have counted the moonshine we have on hand and it added up to 50 bottles. Something tells me we need to get drinking! Who wants to come over for a sampling?
This week has been a bit too busy. I have had regular work and I am trying to get a head start of some of the stuff (posters, banners, ads) for the theater. So, work all day and most of the evening. Yay. All the while I may have been eating too many All Dressed chips. Yum!
“What’s on tap for the weekend?”, you might ask.
– Gatlinburg for Moonshine
– BaconFest Dinner
– Hopefully some Sunday Mega Nappingâ„¢
I think the Super Bowl is this weekend too … but, honestly, WHO CARES?
Meanwhile, the first Ladytron album in seven years is now out. I am loving the cover … and the tunes are first rate. Get it!
This past weekend, I finished up the first show I have done in two years. Dead Man’s Cell Phone (by Sarah Ruhl) went off pretty well and the cast had a lot of fun.
So, here another round of … Dressing Room Selfies! With only two men in the show that were on stage a different times, the dressing room was a pretty empty place. Apparently, the major takeaway from these is that I was either sleepy or cold on any given night. Enjoy!
And, whenever the photographer gets around to sharing the photos of the show, I will post those as well.
Dead Man’s Cell Phone opened Friday night. We had great houses for the first weekend and have been held over for this coming weekend. I warned all my friends that the show was weird (because it is). Even though we got a lot of nice compliments, I don’t think anyone really liked the show because of said weirdness. Oh, well.
This is a fun group of people! I am also “all smiles” because I had just eaten a Pimento Cheese & Bacon Panini. Yum!
Some Other Random Happenings:
– Took Kat & Greg to Biltmore.
– Bought the Indie Exclusive Blue Vinyl of The Twilight Sad‘s new album.
– Took a nap.
– Finally watched (and napped through) Kong: Skull Island. Meh.
– Had a Potato Soup and Cornbread lunch with Carrot Cake for dessert!
– Went to the dentist for a cleaning.
Such fun!
So, the week has been consumed by work and dress rehearsals. We open Dead Man’s Cell Phone tonight! Come on down and see us!
Pictures of the production will be posted soon.
Meanwhile …
The Twilight Sad‘s new album IT WON/T BE LIKE THIS ALL THE TIME is finally out after nearly six months of anticipation (and three singles). It’s every bit as good as I was hoping it would be. Get thee to your local record store (or use your favorite digital service or online service) to get it!
For some reason, I have become super obsessed with this song.
The weekend was a bit busy and this week is proving to be so as well. I am in tech week for a show at the local theater. It’s my first show in two years! And word on the street is that we have sold out for opening night. Fun! Hopefully I will have some photos a little later on this week … and something a little more interesting to say. Now it’s time to go iron some shirts for dress rehearsal. Such fun.
Meanwhile … watch and enjoy!
Over 30 years ago, I bought some Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels at the local library’s annual book sell. They were a mix of printings. Some being from the 60’s with other’s from the 70’s and mid-80’s. All the ones from the 60’s had a similar cover design and that got me wanting to have a full set of the 60’s Signet paperback editions. So, I have been looking online for a complete set of and on for about ten years now.
Thanks to magic of eBay, I now have a full set! And it was reasonably priced too. Yay!
