Sellout Saturday

From the Sellout email:
This Saturday, January 22, Sellout takes the stage at Liberty Hall. There will 3 bands but sellout will be the main act playing most of the night.

It's a benefit show for the Strategic Learning Center. They are an organization that offers free and/or discounted tutoring services for those in need. We were involved with this event last year and it was good but this year will most certainly be better in every way. More bands, More options for great food and the event will go till 1:40am

They are offering a dinner brought in by Marisco's, JB Stouts, Applebees, Paizano's and Johnny's Pizza. Doors open for Dinner ticket holders at 6pm. Price for All three bands plus Dinner is $20.

Doors open at 7:30 for the bands. The cost for admission at 7:30 will be $7.

Tentative band schedule:
7:30-8:30 The Pickups
9:15-12 Sellout
12:20-1:30 Strange as Angels

Here's a little tip 4 you from your friends in sellout. Come for the dinner and avoid the first row of tables on the dance floor as those will be removed after dinner for dancing. That way you'll have a seat with a table on the first floor all night.

It's been nearly 2 months since sellout has played in Lawrence so I hope to see you there. I almost forgot. Sunnye is returning for this one and our new sax player, Danny, will be there with our percussionist, Mike. Keep your fingers crossed for a guest

See you there,

Liza(Sunnye), Gene, Jenny, Danny, Mike, Brian and Jim

Note: I will not be going to the dinner. I anticipate getting to the show around 9:00. Also note, at this benefit last year, there were some kids in the audience (and on stage). Just something to mention. The kids last year were a hoot, though...

A very moving experience

roya_spirit and I got moved out of the house on Perry on Saturday with minimal fuss. The weather was a bit nippy, but no active precipitation occurred. Whew. A million and one thanks to adamcrafter, to whom I owe a great debt for helping me move twice in less than six months. I owe you more than a lunch, sugar.

This morning I had a sad comment made to me by one of the grad students. He said his wife (who recently cut her waist-length hair and I guess loves my haircut b/c she wanted the name of my stylist) was turning all "professional" and that wasn't the girl he fell in love with. It makes me wonder, what part of a person does one actually fall in love with? It's normal and healthy for people to change over a lifetime. It's a rare love that finds it can withstand drastic personality changes. So what, exactly, do people fall in love with? What do I fall in love with? And why is it so unexpected and hurtful (yet so common) when people find that they person they loved is now no longer that person? Hmmm.

Also, some small work drama caused by miscommunication and the failure of someone to tell the absolute truth. rougewench, thank you for being a stellar example of how the sky will not, in fact, come crashing down if you are honest with people, despite possible hurt feelings. Tact is nice, but honesty is so important. I don't like having to explain someone else's inability to tell the truth, straight up, no chaser.

Life is starting to rev back up. My calendar is starting to look ridiculous. I had hoped for some sort of public birthday celebration this year (Dude! 35! Wooo!), but I don't see how that's going to happen. Drat. Perhaps a party this spring? Not sure. My inner 8-ball says "Ask again later."

Dancing at Aladdin Cafe on Thursday

I keep forgetting to mention: Belly Dancers at Aladdin's this Thursday. I think we start at the normal time: 7:30 or thereabouts.