Last week was a weird one for me. I know I wasn’t getting the best sleep in the world, but that doesn’t excuse the fact that I forgot several things during the week. The worst, I think, was on Thursday. I was gassing up my car, and when I finished washing my windshield and putting in my mileage and gas receipt in my phone I forgot to put away the nozzle and grab my receipt and drove off without taking the gas nozzle out of my tank. Thank goodness for quick-release gas hoses now that disconnect without any damage. Of course I heard a loud clunk and realized what I had done immediately. Luckily the gas folks weren’t too upset - I guess it happens pretty frequently. They were able to reconnect it without any trouble. I did drive off before the gas charge had registered on my credit card since I didn’t put the nozzle back in the pump, but it showed up once the attendant put the nozzle back. The other forgetful thing (as of writing this on Friday - hopefully I won’t forget anything else) was on Friday morning when I got to my my morning senior facility to play and realized that I had forgotten to load up my equipment. Ya, I opened the back of my car and was surprised to not see my guitar and gear. I have done that before, but it’s been a while. The folks were very understanding, and I rescheduled for later this month. I’m glad it wasn’t a birthday party or some other special event that the folks had prepared for with cake and goodies or special decorations. None of us like to pull bonehead stunts like this, but I guess it keeps us humble and makes us realize that life takes a little understanding from time to time. I’ve been blessed to have people who can read my heart and know that I am always sincere and dedicated to them. Anyway, that’s my story so far this week. And yes, that’s a line from a Michael McDonald song in the title of my blog. I’m listening to it as I write.
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What have I been up to?
I had 8 senior facilities last week, and you already know I had to reschedule 1 for my forgetfulness. The others were a lot of fun. I played a wide variety of songs and requests that weren’t on any one theme since we’re kind of between holidays. I love these folks. My voice was pretty raspy for all of my shows, but I persevered.
My Wednesday online show was songs from 1966 again, and I’m always amazed how the spirit of a time can possess us and send us right back there in so many ways. Everyone really got into it, and I’m going to miss the songs from that year. The next group of songs from an anniversary decade will be from 1976. That’s a good year in a whole different kind of way.
My Sunday online show was a good one with some great requests and fine chatting. I love this group so much!
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What am I up to this week?
I have 14 senior facilities this week, and I know it’ll be a marathon of sorts with so much going on. I’ll probably try to work in some songs for Memorial Day even though there aren’t a lot of songs that fit that holiday well.
My Wednesday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be mountain songs since I’ll be coming off a weekend in the mountains opening summer cabins with my siblings. These are some of my very favorite songs, and I know it’ll be a fine night of songs and friendship. Come on out if you can!
Saturday 1:15-3:15 mountain time I’ll be playing in Westcliffe, Colorado, for their kickoff weekend of summer entertainment in Jess Price Park on Main Street after the Memorial Day parade. I’ve played in Westcliffe many times, but this is the first time I’ve played this venue. It sounds like a great performance space, and I’m looking forward to getting up into the beautiful Westlcliffe Valley with its amazing views to play some music for the folks. I’d love to have you there if you’d like to get out and about in Colorado to one of the most beautiful places in all of southern Colorado on your Memorial Day weekend.
My Sunday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be favorites and requests as always, and since it’s Memorial Day weekend I think we’ll probably have a great turnout with most folks not having to work on Monday. I’d love to play your requests and have your friendship if you’d like to tune in too!
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That’s it for this week. I still can’t believe how forgetful I’ve been this past week. I’m going to double-check myself from now on to make sure I don’t forget such easy things - hopefully!
Best always,
Tom
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Details this week:
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of mountain songs
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Wednesday, May 20, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing a concert in Jess Park
Where: 315 West Main Street, Westcliffe, Colorado
When: Saturday, May 23, 1:15-3:15 pm mountain time
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of favorites and requests
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Sunday, May 24, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
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