I have a wicked cold(first I typed “wicket cold” which I think is even better) and I am bartending tonight. Nothing like a smoky room to clear those sinuses. Luckily I have some menthol vapor rub and a box of tissues for any mucus on the run. I hope the bands are good tonight.

Something you can do with a cold: go record shopping. I scored a 4 LP Bessie Smith, and a Gene Vincent album. Plus a Billie Holiday album off sweet recommendation. Ran into Buscrates(who is celebrating his birthday tonight at the lounge), and ran into Chris Ivy. The world is buzzing during the day, I see I see. Usually I am at work at this time.

I scored a Celebrate 250! commemorative Pittsburgh pin from a woman on the bus yesterday. I gave my seat to her on the crowded ride home and she took it over her jacket, and gave it to me. How sweet, right? Now it’s on my hoodie.