I went to see Lucero at the Southgate House this past Friday night.

I have to say that this was probably one of the best live shows I've ever attended.  The opening band, Glossary was also AMAZING and they certainly can add me as a new fan.

The Southgate House is just a fantastic venue, historically, acoustically and mostly with how close and intimate you are with the bands.  I've seen some great shows there, including the Drive By Truckers and Robert Earl Keen.  I'm grateful to have a venue nearby that brings in such amazing music.

Saturday Bennett and I went to see "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightening Thief".  I haven't read the books so I found it entertaining but Bennett and his friend were both disappointed as I guess it doesn't follow the book very closely.  I think these film directors don't give kids nowadays enough credit.

I finished out the weekend on a mellow note.  Bennett attended a birthday party/sleepover last night and Jessen is still in Hawaii (he comes home today) so I actually had the house to myself last night.  It being Valentine's Day and all, and me not having a current love interest,  I decided to treat myself.  Lilies, Oberon, and carrot cake...these are a few of my favorite things...

I finally got to watch the movie "The Hangover".  I think I was probably the only person on the planet who had not seen it!  It was ok...not gut busting funny or anything but I did laugh out loud a few times.

This week is ramping up to be pretty busy.  Cincy is getting more snow today which will make the world stop here (glad I bought milk yesterday). I'm supposed to be in Michigan on Wednesday for meetings and then Columbus on Thursday so hopefully the weather cooperates.

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