Just a Girl . . . who rocks

Don't you love when something unexpected but wonderful happens? I sure do. My niece, Hen-hen, had mentioned a few weeks ago that No Doubt was coming in concert the end of May. I was definitely interested in seeing them but didn't do anything about getting tickets. So, yesterday Hen-hen mentions the concert again, and this time we decide to do something. Hen-hen found some good tickets, and we went and rocked out with a favorite band of mine.

They opened with "Spiderwebs" and closed with "Sunday Morning" and played all sorts of good stuff in between. I was sweaty and exhausted and thoroughly satisfied when it was all over. One of my favorite parts was when they performed "Just a Girl." As they were playing the opening chords, Gwen got down and did some push-ups. Maybe not as many as she could have 10-15 years ago, but I still thought it was awesome.

Paramore and The Sounds opened. I'm not too familiar with The Sounds, but their stuff was pretty good. Paramore played with their usual overload of energy. It was awesome.

So, unexpected wonderfulness on a Monday night with a sweet niece. It rocked.

Irony

Last night I walked past a tow-truck that was broken down. It made me laugh at the time.

I recommend . . .

So, I saw "Star Trek" this weekend . . .



Surprisingly enough, I found some things in it that I quite enjoyed. You should check it out.

Live long and prosper, my friends.

Life is Good

Reason #239:

Within the next few weeks, I'll be spending time in both of these cities, seeing fabulous shows.

Yes, you may be jealous. And no, I won't bring you back a souvenir.

Why it is fun to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with kids who are willing to put on just about anything you tell them to:

Random Fact for Monday

Herbert Ross directed both "Footloose" and "Steel Magnolias."

So, obviously, he has already earned his place in heaven.