T and I have tickets to see Leon Redbone at The Egg tomorrow night. We've hired a sitter, and we have reservations for dinner before the show... and we're likely to go for drinks afterwards as well. This is a pretty big deal for us; we don't get out often nowadays.

T and I both *heart* Leon Redbone in a big way, and we've been keeping tabs on his gig schedule for years in the hopes of seeing him. So of course, we're super excited that he's playing a mere two blocks away from our house tomorrow.

As I was getting ready to leave Los Angeles and move here, I seriously questioned my ability (as a pro music enthusiast) to survive in a town like Albany. But I've found, especially now that I have a kid, that this city meets my needs quite well. I no longer have the kind of money to spend on CDs, shows, etc. that I once did... so I am glad that I don't live in a place where I am constantly tempted to spend beyond my means. Albany attracts shitty (according to me) perfomers most of the time... and then once a year or so, the show of our dreams ends up happening right down the street. And sometimes, it's free!

Tomorrow night's performance isn't free, but I'm sure it will be worth every penny. Can't wait!!!

Taking breakfast to a whole new level...

Piper really digs it:

Many thanks to Mark Henry for the lifetime supply of hot sauce (a portion of which is pictured above). We're psyched!