The nomination

The pundits are out in full force this weekend, all with theories as to why Obama slid past Clinton.

There was a time where I could have seen supporting either. But it boils down to 5 words for me that show how Clinton ran her campaign.

"as far as we know"

That's Faux Noise level there, and where she lost me. If she had won the nomination, yeah I would have voted for her, for the same reason I voted for Kerry ... there was no other choice.

Obama was my last choice at the Iowa Caucus. He has shown that he has what it takes. So, my lovely little bribe economic stimulus check ... it's going to a good cause. I can't think of a better use for it. Here ya go Senator!

Tonight and tomorrow

Things You Never Know
Wilderness Of Smiles
Bang My Bald Spot (requested)
New Dawn Fades (Joy Division)
Nice Guys

As seems to be the norm at this open mike, there was a young woman right in the front who scowled at me the entire time (and it's a different one every time).

As for tomorrow, I've been thinking about this for about 6 months now.

I have three shows booked right now between now and the end of the year. I have OSFest, Conestota and Archon, after which I think there will be no solo shows for some time, if at all.

I want to write the remaining third of another CD. I have about 2/3rds written now, but writing doesn't seem to be something I can do at the moment. If I get a new CD done I may start playing out after the first of the year again. I'll see if I can get into Marscon if I have a set of new funny material at that time, but that doesn't look likely.

I'll still show up at cons when I can and play in the circles, but that will probably depend on Toyboat, which will hopefully fill the urge.

I hope that this is a break, but if it's not, it's been a great 8 years, thanks.

Good thoughts

As said elsewhere (partiallyclips posted in filk), filkertom has had surgery after tearing his quadriceps muscle.

He makes his living with his music, so now would be a good time to go buy his music, since he's going have to cancel a lot of shows.

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