Northern Lights

Come And Get Your Love     Hail Hail , What's The Matter With Your Head , Yeah    Hail Hail , What's The Matter With Your Mind   And Your Sign   An-A Oh - Oh - Oh - Oh    Hail Hail , Nothing The Matter With Your Head   Baby Find It , Come On And Find It    Hail , With It , Baby , Cause You're Fine   And You're Mine , And You Look So Fine    Come And Get Your Love 

Redbone

Wovoka 1974

I have never witnessed the Aurora Borealis with my own eyes , Until NOW 

Completely blown away and totally mesmerized but the whole experience. I just stood there in silence and the air temperature was flipping way warm.

I was under the impression that I would travel through Northern Europe someday to see these beautiful waves of color. 

Smiling From Ear To Ear ,

Cheers 

Halloween 2025

Cold Coolin' At A Bar   And I Am Lookin' For Some Action   But Like Mick Jagger Said    I Cant Get No Satisfaction    The Girls Are All Around     But None Of Them Wanna Get With Me     My Threads Are Fresh    I Am Lookin' Def     Yo , What's Up With LOC      The Girls Is All Jockin' At The Other End Of The Bar    Havin' Drinks With Some No Name Chump    When They Know That I'm The Star    So I Got Up And Strolled Over To The Other Side Of The Cantina    I Asked The Guy    Why You So Fly?    He Said    Funky Cold Medina 

Tone Loc

Loc-ed After Dark 1989 

HALLOWEEN:

Our tribe decided , without my input , on BARNYARD. This was a film back in 2006 or so. I decided rocking Danny Glover's character Miles the Mule would be the pigs in Sh*t. Hee Haw 

Overall , the group was fairly lame. So lame that we never even snapped off a group photo. Then , my oldest niece pulled a no show , AC & Baby Daddy dressed up like Beavis & Butthead , and I walked into the house to a Vodka Shots party. Not Tequila , Vodka. No Thanx 

Once we hit the neighborhood, I was able to shake off the disappointment. We all played nice but by 8pm , I gave out hugs and exit stage left. Drove back to GJ , switched out of the mule into a PUNK Rock outfit from a previous bike night theme , added a green wig as to match my green studded jacket , and headed downtown on the bike. That is when Halloween started rolling. Way Cool 

I swung by a house party that I was invited to and the costumes were cool by the characters were so flipping lame. Example: There was a couple that absolutely nailed Pulp Fiction. They were John "Vincent" Travolta and Uma " Mia " Thurman and she even painted a tiny bit of blood from both nostril holes. So I strolled on over to them and asked," Do ether of you know a Bad Mother Fucker around here?" They both stared at me in disbelief. In my head , I just shook my head in disgust that they were so clueless as the Samual "Jules" Jackson telling that pumpkin to grab his wallet out of the bag. "You'll know it's mine because it reads Bad Mother Fucker On It."  The other character was The Red Baron and I asked her ," Have you seen Snoopy this evening?" She gave me a look as if why I would be asking her about Snoopy. Shortly after that , stage right I shot. Main Street GJ was off the hook. Couldn't believe how many open containers , all the bars offered zero cover charge , and everyone was dressed in costume and partying on. Party On Wayne

ORTHO:

Spending loads of time in the office these days. Which is cool. The surgery folks and replacement parts are the heavy favorites lately. Stylin 

One little nugget that I have been observing these days , which seems part for the course , is the strong entailment. Such as , a new client sends me a text. That totally frustrates me and why not just send a pathetic emoji. The same information can be missed informed and signals crossed without explanation. Right 

I replied with a simple inquiring text AND MY PHONE Number. Hint Hint. Nope , they send another text that reads - I will be there at 3 and my back hurts. With a new client , I just replied with my next available date and time and even added that I am willing to make myself available over the weekend as well. Their response ," Don't you have anything sooner?" So I Called. Unreal 

One of the hip clients these days is a 10 year old. Yes , a parent always hangs out and chats when appropriate. Mostly , we are working with growth plates and joint proprioception. I enjoy working with the younger crowd as their minds don't block the work. Meaning , they leave the judgmental issues at the door and allow the effort to work. Dig That 

What I also enjoy about working with kids is witnessing their own light bulb moments. Kids don't become consumed with the why's and how comes like us adults and they simply allow the progression to happen. And below , I actually enjoyed 8 full days off. That includes all Sundays off. I think I am liking this pattern and hope to continue this trajectory. Maybe Yes , Maybe So  

BIKE NIGHT:

Our last Bike Night of 2025 took place the weekend before Halloween. They actually rode on Halloween but we were unavailable for that experience. No More Bike Night 

We did score during this ride as the college was offering up a bonfire accompanied by the marching band. Was highly entertaining hanging out with the younger crowd again. They Definitely Do Things Differently 

After spending time around the college grounds , towards downtown we rode. Unfortunately, downtown was nothing more than a well lit ghost town. The Mesa Theater was closed , Quincys doesn't open until 10pm , and the Goat & Clover was as stale as can be. We found our way over to Good Judy's for The Soul Train dance party and danced our way out of boredom.  Classic 

The final leg of the journey landed us at an LED something something dance party. There is a proper title but I am not recalling what they label these DJ light show pop up scenes. These events have a ton of potential and hopefully the next event will fall into someones lap that carries vision. Hopefully 

CMU 100:

Colorado Mesa University hit the century mark and they definitely played their cards right. Not just an average Home Coming but a month long of celebrations. Well Done CMU 

All of downtown was turned into another beer garden. CMU even set up beer pong tables in the street. Live music all evening , kids everywhere , and we caught up with so many folks that we hadn't seen since Porchella. So in a recap here , there is absolutely no Phuc N way something like this could be possible 25 years ago here on Main Street. The new wave of folks moving into the valley has really turned this place around for the better. Progressive Thinkers!! And below , we slid in during a ghost walking tour as our downtown buildings are full of apparitions. We now have guiding tours and GJ's advertise in out of state publications. Finally  

And they don't just think , they take action. The running/cycling/triathlon events , entertainment in general , and folks waving to one another is on the resurgence again. I appreciate this vibe!! I throughly enjoy interacting with folks without my usual unrequited love. When it comes to events , brainstorming is my fav. Now , I am witnessing folks following through with these ideas. Super Cool 

GOALS:

1. Listening With Intentions 
2. Walk With Delight
3. Mingle With A Drummer
4. Continue Building Community Involvement  
5. Project More Compassion
6. Spend More Time With Folks That Wanna Add Gas To My Fire And Not Those That Wanna Saturate My Fire With H2o 

And in honoring the day of the dead , I began this post yesterday , finishing up now during MNF. A total gut punch here because 42 is always the number. My address book contains 42 contacts that have shuffled off this mortal coil. It becomes a scary time as you near the other side when half of your friends are gone. Not a desirable milestone. So if your friends or family are still walking amongst the living , reach out. No need to be sappy , just reach out with a quick acknowledgment. I Leave you with the video above as this would be our original tune here. Human Condition 

Keep Growing ,

Cheers 

Ace Frehley 1951 -2025

Michael Rennie Was Ill The Day The Earth Stood Still     But He Told Us Where We Stand    And Flash Gordon Was There In Silver Underwear     Claude Rains Was The Invisible Man   Then Something Went Wrong For Fay Wray And King Kong    They Got Caught In A Celluloid Jam    Then At A Deadly Pace It Came From Outer Space     And This Is How The Message Ran     Science Fiction , Double Feature   Dr. X Will Build A Creature    See Androids Fighting Brad And Janet    Anne Francis Stars In Forbidden Planet    Wa - Ah - Ah - Oh - Oh At The Late Night Double Feature Picture Show

Richard O'Brien Science Fiction Double feature

1975 Aug 14th Rocky Horror Picture Show 

KISS:

Damn It! Yes , I was one of those 70's kid that proudly displayed the red bathing suit wearing Farrah Fawcett , Surfer In The Tube , And Kiss posters around my room. Those posters were all collected from the Quincy County Fairgrounds as I was a dead eye with those three wonky darts. And yes , Mary Ferrah Leni Fawcett was stealthily hung on the back of my bedroom door. Because we are in a nostalgia pattern , I loved my BLK Light Poster featuring that black panther in the jungle that we all remember so vividly from our youth. Groovy  

Was immensely fortunate to have caught KISS live in sunny San Diego around the mid nineteen nineties. My buddy TAG pretty much orchestrated the whole event for our tribe , including the pre-game watering hole near the Sports Arena. What I remember mostly , how I knew just about every song those old rocker played. And at that time , they were in their 40's , performed as if they were teenagers. I have attend my fare shows and wouldn't embellish this as a top 10 or anything. I am simply proud nowadays to wear my big blue button that reads 'I May Be Old But I Saw All The Cool Bands' 

PORCHELLA:

Foxie Flo rocked the Sh*t out of Porchella this year!! 

I proudly make this statement because we did. Not only did we sound clear and clean , we nailed every song as if we were the jukebox in the corner cafe. To top that , we instructed/invited the kids to walk up and pick a sticker for free. And if that wasn't the cats meow , we had the crowd singing Tom Petty's Learning to Fly with us. Rock Stars 

Our host family provided free beverages to the party goers. They were super cool and excited for the day. Then , when I started setting up the gnomes and hobbit houses , they went crazy wild with glee. The only downside of our set , the wind sucked A$$. Check out my makeshift Dewalt wood clamp for holding down our sheet music. Classic 

The rest of the evening was roaming around on bikes , catching up with familiar faces , and digging the whole downtown vibe. No cars honked. People packed the streets. Basically , Porchella is a large moving festival. Yes , we did swing by the Big Swig set and wow. They played damn near every song from a year ago. Of course John was mumbling on the mic , Nate sounded great , but them boys treated the bass player like an apparition in the background. Don't Miss That 

CLICK:

Here are some of the photos from Rock Toe Berr so far. Nothing all that flashy but captures in time just the same. Dazzling 

House and dog sitting this little Mesa Girl and I worked her over good. No Naps , On The Go , And So Many New Smells. She supervised me as I slapped two gals of paint on this old fence , drained swamp coolers , and mowed yards. She never complained , she never ran away , and did I mention that she never snuck in a nap?? Such A Sweetheart 

Still dancing the vegan action and tried all kinds of new concoctions. Like fresh pineapple in chili , butternut squash burgers , and one dynamite garbanzo bean filled tacos. Like Mind Melting 

And you bet , I did pickle those cucumbers. Looking to sprout my own sprouts and micro greens. Wait until you see the new raised garden beds I am building between raindrops. Pretty Proud 

Iris , Thank You So Much!! Thank you for always chiming in and I appreciate your attention to the details. You are an amazing lady and we have been corresponding for near a decade now. Big Hugs

Ventana , You Rock!! I am no longer able to comment on your blog. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for always checking in on me. And I do love your photos!! 

Brother Reed , what can I say. It was Olga Girl that brought us together. I dearly miss that face. However , I still enjoy reading your daily updates , travels , and flower photos. Looking forward to the exciting 2026 news and beyond stoked for your retirement. Your sense of humor is infectious and I thank you for our 15 years of digital blogging friendship 

Mr Bill , you are the daily photo man. I admire how often your captures bring a smile to my heart. You streamed many of my radio show live and let me know when you archived a listen or two. Pleases me that you are enjoying your new digs. Looking forward to your return. And way fired up to see your photos as well

PittBrownie , It is a damn good thing that you and I are not neighbors. We would go broke!! You are also another 10 year blogging friend. Epic Rides hosted their event for five years here in GJ and now Ride And Vibes will be hosting the 5th annual event May 8th an 9th in 2026. And to be honest , I miss that office on the 3rd floor. Anyway , always enjoy your updates and dog photos. You are certainly living the good life. Give my best to $100 

Barwitzki , you my dear , you are the catalyst behind tonights post. Thank you for your positive words of encouragement. And I do love your creative flare as well. Big Hugs 

Travel On ,

Cheers 

A Weekend To Remember

Said , Oh Yeah , Baby , Baby    Now If There's A Smile On My Face    It's Only There Trying To Fool The Public    But When It Comes Down To Fooling You    Well Now , Honey , That's Quite A Different Subject     So Don't Let My Glad Expression Give You The Wrong Impression    Cause Really , I Am So Sad   Oh , I'm Sadder Than Sad    Look , I'm Hurting , I Want You So Bad   Like A Clown I Appear To Be Glad    Ooh , Yeah , Now There's Some Sad Things Known To Man  But Ain't Too Much Sadder Than   The Tears Of A Clown   When No One Around   Said , Oh Yeah , Baby , Baby , Baby   Oh , Yeah , Baby , Baby , Baby   Tears Of A Clown 

The Beat 

I Just Can't Stop It 1980 

ZOLOPHT: 

Our last Famers Market of 2025 was sprinkled with the sounds of the local band Zolopht. By far , this was the largest turn out for any off these downtown markets. In my opinion , only the car show a few weeks back created a wilder scuttlebutt throughout the downtown area. 

My only complaints hit these two notes. First , the band woke up , threw on whatever happened to be on the floor , walked up on stage , and called it a show. And my second , it is always this complaint , SNOB Production pounds the volume into our inner ears. SNOB clearly neglected reading the market crowd and assumed that is was a rock concert. WHY So Loud 

RADIO DAYS:

KAFM once again missed the mark with their lack of fund raising skills. But it's what they seem to excel at. For me , I personally enjoyed catching up with old faces and all while reminiscing over summer trips and upcoming plans. The purposeless Program Director Katie happily sat with her back towards the front door and chatted with very few individuals. One of the DJ was quick to point this out. Guy in the Sky who was "running" the event , disappeared with out saying thank you , fuck you , or donate a dime please. Nor has anyone at the community radio station sent our a thank you acknowledgment of any sorts. Very Professional

POLLINATION:

Now , just for reference here , KVNF in Paoina not only hosted a booth at Harvest Fest but sold grilled cheese sandwiches for $6 , Hot Tomato Soup For $3 , and ALL beverages for a dollar. KAFM who?? Booth what?? Why 

After our gig during radio days , The Dude & I melted our way into the automobile for a quick drive up into the foothills. The little cozy town of Paoina presented their 24th Annual Harvest Fest and that community featured artist striving for a creative outlet. All these folks wanted to do was entertain and showcase their crafts. And That They Did 

Amber The Human ran the stage and her hubby was THE director of operations , KVNF offered up 37 volunteers to help cook , local nonprofits tended the bars pouring local brews and hard ciders from multiple taps , and over 200 local folks volunteered for miscellaneous tasks throughout the three day weekend. Plus , the Circus Of Collective designed the "pollinators" for evening stimulations. Boom Shakalaka Boom  

This will be a weekend for the history books. The Church provided clean high end tasty chocolates for a field trip that was very well timed out. The stars would peak out between storm clouds but no rain droplets ever fell. The Dude & I carried around our stainless steel water bottles full of adult goodness. And so many faces popped up from behind unfamiliar faces in the crowd. Unreal

I had the privilege of catching up with so many people. Friends that I hadn't seen in years. Old co-workers from over 20 years ago. Gears And Beers friends from 2008!!! It was borderline overwhelming. Such as , just as these flowers rolled over where you could almost touch them , I heard " Padre?" and off to the races we went. Most excellent with a hint of challenges. But as a veteran , I believe I held my own and made sense. Who Knows 

The Motet was the headliner and they brought the funky deep greasy jams and we all turned into a sweaty pit of goodness. Solid two hours of grooving out in front of the stage , playing cat paws with the pollinator crew members , and only focusing straight up to catch a glimpse of a shooting star. We all witnessed a bunch of shooting stars. Some of them trailed long enough for other to see as well. Talking like a three second shooting star. Not just your average quick streak. So Bitchin 

After The Motet hit their last note at 9:30pm sharp , the crowd was ready to roam about. And that we did!! The Dude & I hooked up with a GJ resident D.B. and the three of us cruised the town. We walked for hours , we slipped in and out of a few watering holes. Somehow , we meandered into a grind fest in a downstairs house party or some sorts. It was a full on Dirty Dancing Movie with a modern twist. Another highlight was when D.B. found us a love seat inside a piano bar where a lady with a smoky voice softly serenaded us all while an older fellow picked on an acoustic guitar. Our waitress easily pegged us as characters that were on a good time roll. She looked out for us while we giggles like school girls and the bar was tastefully full of unique antique collections of all types. Hints: Lounge Bar 

Will admit here , sunrise was a shocker. Wasn't planning that at all but it happens. And it was spectacular with a splash of magic I tell ya. And it wasn't even Vegas. Hot Dang 

DOGS:

Nailed a new house sitting gig and talk about top shelf status. This place is flipping gorgeous and the dog is ALWAYS happy just being wherever is here. Love That 

I was chatting with another rider during bike night back in August and a gal riding along overheard me mentioned a current dog sitting gig. Few block down the street , she asked me about $$$ and all that jazz. This gal works remote but is based in Philly. Score 

She is a lovely French Canadian lady and her dog is beyond polite as all get out. The kind of dog in which you set down her bowl of food and she looks up as of to ask ," Is this dish for me?" Such a good dog , super mellow dog , and sleeps throughout the entire evening. Fabulous 

She did start to pull on the leash during our first walk but I gave her the stern command HEAL and she never pulled me again. We covered miles and miles per walk , she was always happy to walk , and she never barked at any other dogs or tired to give chase to cats or any weird doggy behaviors. Just Walk  

So in closing , KAFM Blows Still. Good Dogs Are The Best. Still working like a mad man. Not sure what avenue to stroll with this blog thing. Meaning , cant comment on my own blog , clicked off 10,ooo robot views , and blogging just hasn't been on my radar as it once was. Who Knows?? I mentioned this before that I averaged 200 - 300 readers per post. But 10,ooo+??? Fuhgeddaboudit 

FOXIE FLO:

We have two remaining scheduled gigs of our unbraided Summer "tour" for Foxie Flo. We did well. We made money. We learned new covers. We have 18 Misty original tunes and my one. We created a little buzz this summer. Always amazed by the positive feedback afterwards. Will see where we land this winter with this project. Maybe Yes , Maybe No 

I do find pleasure performing and I seek benefits of practice sessions. It is just utterly difficult to not become jaded about the half $$ humans that call themselves promotors , owners , or coordinators. But if I am able to organize this winter , land a solid schedule for 2026 , and have an actual game plan , this could be a damn good year. 

Have Yourself A Delightful Rock Toeber ,

Cheers