Saturday, February 15, 2025

'A fine line between genius and madness'...

Had a great visit with my kid.  

Seems like it's been months since she left. More like 5 weeks!

I asked how many DJ EDM gigs she's done since her first in September. The tally is up to around 20 already. 

She never turns down sushi....nor does her dad. 

I think this was her first drink in a grown-up bar; Lark's at the Ashland Springs Hotel....her wine-tasting class has been paying off, as she picked a really nice red. 

Later that night, she had a gig at the Trap Door, where she is now the official house talent. 

The next morning is one for the books. A little backstory...

I ran the insane 1989 Mt Marathon race in Seward Alaska while in the Navy. At some point, I shared this photo with my kid....i had just coughed up my toenails after (barely) surviving a 3000' climb in a mile, not to mention the subsequent descent.

When I visited her in Ashland and went to her semi-private art studio. I turned around as she pulled out her present, and then my jaw dropped.

Right before I burst out laughing. 

She has my sensibilities, no doubt. An incredibly thoughtful and hilarious gift. 

If you're ever in Ashland, check out the Ashland Springs Hotel. A century old renovation, simply gorgeous. 



Oh, but there's more...my man Chris, a Navy roommate from 87 years ago, tells me that he's getting rid of this contraption. 

It's some kind of synthesizer, mix master beat generator thingamabob, the perfectly tool for any EDM DJ nowadays. When Zoe started drooling, Chris agreed to ship it to her. 

And oh btw....Chris is the guy who took the picture of me at that Alaska race! It's a circular world, to be sure. 

Back in the day, I think he said this about me...

Too 'good.'