Thursday – 01 August 2013
After at least a month-long hiatus, my old feral friend Tomorrow showed up again this morning. She's still as reluctant and aloof as ever but I'm happy she's back (and I don't really like cats).
Song of the Day: 18 Miles From Memphis - Stray Cats
Friday – 02 August 2013
Beer Friday.
Song of the Day: Unto The Breach - Clutch
Saturday – 03 August 2013
I started a new piece today. I call it night, but that name feels sophomoric and I'm not stoked about it...any of it really. A day spent in the studio is never a bad day though, right?
Song of the Day: Henry Lee - Nick Cave and P.J. Harvey
Sunday – 04 August 2013
My pseudo-vacation out west took an unexpected turn this afternoon. I write about it here.
Song of the Day: Rocket Queen - Guns 'N' Roses
Monday – 05 August 2013
Pikes Peak nonsense.
Song of the Day: High On A Mountain Top - Loretta Lynn
Tuesday – 06 August 2013
Today was come-to-Jesus day, whether I wanted it to be or not.
Song of the Day: If It Be Your Will - Leonard Cohen
Wednesday – 07 August 2013
He's exhausted from yet another adventure but he's still hanging in there. I thought we had lost him this week and I've never seen a sweeter sight than his little face when I got back to Atlanta tonight. This old man's got a great big heart and a few more squirrels and birds to harass I hope. To be honest, I'm just happy he's still here right now.
Song of the Day: White Daisy Passing - Rocky Votolato
Thursday – 08 August 2013
Best friends back together again. Perfection.
Song of the Day: You're My Best Friend - Queen
Friday – 09 August 2013
The new normal? Yep. Whatever it takes, right?
Song of the Day: We Are All On Drugs - Weezer
Saturday – 10 August 2013
Free advice from the neighborhood.
Song of the Day: Spanish Pipe Dream - John Prine
Sunday – 11 August 2013
I had a Sunday afternoon walk with my little guy and of course some manic ball time with my other favorite knucklehead. He seems to be doing okay with the new routine so far. I hate giving him the shots but he doesn't seem to mind. It was good to see him out in the sun and active today – it was a tough week...for him and me.
Song of the Day: I'm Still Standing - Elton John
Monday – 12 August 2013
Played mediocre golf at a tournament up in Cartersville today. Not a bad way to start the week I suppose. Plus I got a sweet piece of luggage for my meager efforts, so I guess that's something.
Tuesday – 13 August 2013
Random ATL: West End
Song of the Day: Betty Was Black (Willy Was White) - Todd Snider
Wednesday – 14 August 2013
Random ATL: Old Fourth Ward
Song of the Day: Head like A Hole - Nine Inch Nails
Thursday – 15 August 2013
Dusted off and took this ole girl out for a spin tonight. First time in too long.
Song of the Day: Oh Roberta - Slaid Cleaves
Friday – 16 August 2013
Maynard had his first Glucose Curve today so we can hopefully get his blood sugar levels under control. He's not eating as regularly as he was when I first got back from DEN so it's hard to keep his insulin regulated...curve results come Monday. In other news, I saw what I perceive to be the first autumn leaf fall out of the sky tonight.
Song of the Day: To Be Young - Ryan Adams
Saturday – 17 August 2013
Out killing time this afternoon, I took a stroll through Oakland Cemetery What a wonderful eerie place especially on a day such as this. Reminded me of New Orleans. Can't believe I'd never been there before. I'm anxious to get Maynard's results Monday. He seems a little off the last couple of days but I'm sure my overactive imagination is just doing what it does.
Song of the Day: Don't Let Me Die In Florida - Patty Griffin
Sunday – 18 August 2013
Perfect early morning with the Sunday paper and the kids and a whole lot of nothing. Lazy, rainy afternoon with the same + homemade vegetable soup and grilled cheese sandwiches = solid win for the home team. Little man had all his bites and meds – it was a good, good day. It makes me optimistic about the future. (Fingers crossed.)
Song of the Day: Ruby Soho - Rancid
Monday – 19 August 2013
Maynard had a rough evening and is in the ICU again tonight. He had a violent but brief seizure as I was trying to feed him dinner. We will know more in the morning when his specialist gets in, but I'm afraid that we might be rapidly approaching the end. I couldn't sleep when I got home so I pushed some paint around on the canvas I started a couple weeks ago. Might be a long day coming tomorrow.
Song of the Day: Flirting With Time - Tom Petty
Tuesday – 20 August 2013
Two weeks ago, up in the mountains I finally came to terms with the gravity of Maynard's eventual passing – I had no idea that it would come this soon. We had to let him go this afternoon and the peace I felt two weeks ago is gone tonight. He was strong to the very end and went out like the rock star that he was always. I wish I could say the same for myself. I feel broken.
Wednesday – 21 August 2013
Maynard used to sleep on the bath mat outside the shower every morning. This morning Belle was there when I stepped out. It's funny how dogs know what humans need, even more than humans sometimes. It was a dark day, complete with morning thunderstorms. The sun came out in the afternoon though and I spotted some new blooms in the hedge. I won't say it was this thing or that but it might have been.
Song of the Day: Up Above My Head - The Jayhawks
Thursday – 22 August 2013
Maynard was cremated this morning. I sat in the chapel holding all that was left in this world of the little guy and completely lost it. I rushed home for some ball time with Belle, just to do something normal you know? It's good to have Maynard back home, my little family back together. Yes, I'm aware of how crazy that probably makes me sound.
Song of the Day: No Depression - Uncle Tupelo
Friday – 23 August 2013
Bought a small pile of wood on my way home from work this afternoon. I think I need to get in the workshop and do something positive with my hands tomorrow.
Song of the Day: All The Young Dudes - Mott The Hoople
Saturday – 24 August 2013
A productive day in the shop. A couple more coats of poly and Maynard will have a suitable final resting place (he would hate that flowery crap they sent him home in!).
Song of the Day: With My Own Two Hands - Ben Harper
Sunday – 25 August 2013
Making up for lost time with this sweet face. All. Day.
Song of the Day: Suite: Judy Blue Eyes - Crosby, Stills & Nash
Monday – 26 August 2013
Finished little man's new home late this afternoon. I think he'd like it.
Song of the Day: The Secret Of The Sea - Billy Bragg & Wilco
Tuesday – 27 August 2013
We put Maynard to bed tonight out by that old pine tree in the back yard. She gets it. Belle knew exactly what was happening and she paid her respects...as much as a manic bird dog can.
Song of the Day: To Live Is To Fly - Cowboy Junkies
Wednesday – 28 August 2013
Blue.
Song of the Day: I'll Fly Away - Rising Appalachia
Thursday – 29 August 2013
Suburan D.C. site visit distraction at Manassas National Battlefield (First and Second Battle of Bull Run). There is Jackson standing like a stone wall. Let us determine to die here, and we will conquer. Rally behind the Virginians! I love being near history.
Friday – 30 August 2013
Quiet. Good book. Good night.
Song of the Day: Keepin' The Faith - De La Soul
Saturday – 31 August 2013
Disappointing start to this football season but at least football's back (even if my alma mater appears to have forgotten how to play it). #hailstate. Tomorrow is September and will be better than today...I'm sure of it!
Song of the Day: Getting Better - Tesla
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