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Yet again, me as Princess Leia at age 13 this time 

That is me as Princess Leia when I was 10 

All along you knew

In our maple exploration, it is time to talk about Honeymoon Suite. I have had them on my mind because I heard them on the Q, my fave the last few weeks. They call themselves The Island's rock because they are broadcasting from Victoria. Of course in my limited travels I would cite Vancouver Island as one of the most beautiful places! So now I am listening to CJAY in Calgary and they are playing HMS also! They actually still tour with two original members. Johnny Dee also has a solo record out (which I need to order!) I was thinking in my hiarchy of bands, I often forget aboiut HMS but as I listen to them, I realize they rate right up there with the Haywires and Plats of my world. I was very fortunate to spend a great deal of time with HMS. I first saw them in MIchigan while at EMU. I got tickets when they went on sale, sat second row at the State theater and caught a towel from Johnny Dee. (I actually caught something!) Eek, teen dreams they were and excellent live. ONe of my favoritte parts of HMS history is the addition of Rob Pruess. Rob was the keyboard player for another canadian fave-The Spoons. He was only 15 when he recorded those first Spoons records. I was intrigued by his look and youth as a teen myself. Somewhere around 1987/88, Rob left The Spoons to join HMS. While I never go to see The Spoons, I got to not only see but meet the wunderkind when HMS came to Arizona. In 1989, HMS played a U-fest in a field near I-10 and broadway(which now has office buildings ofcourse) HMS had some success in the US but they certainly weren't huge. I used my big connection of working at KUKQ to get backstage to meet and interview HMS for the Maple Minutes. First we met Gary Lalonde, bass player. I went with Pamela who about jumped out of her skin upon seeing Rob Pruess. Lalonde was about one of the friendliest musicians I ever met and chatted to us for quite a while before the show. We then met Rob who was very sweet but extrememly shy. We were invited by the manager to sit on the side of the stage for the show. I certainly have lots of photos. In some ways, that isn't always the best view because you don't have a view of the singer's expressions. We did enjoy everytime Rob would turn and flash us a smile. After the show we finally met Johnny Dee. I have never been able to answer why but he was the rock star I was the most intimidated to meet. I have not really ever been struck with shyness or awe by a musician but for some reason, he was like meeting Bono for most people. I know the feeling more when I meet NHRA drivers. Even meeting Matthew Good last year wasn't nerve wrecking at all. So back to HMS, Pamela and I spoke to Johnny for quite awhile doing the interview and then just hanging out. He seemed mindly stricken with Pamela (as most men are even to this day) Not sure if he was maybe a little drunk but he wanted to relax and we ended up laying on our backs in some grass looking up at the stars and talking. He was very idealistic and imaginitive as I recall. After our time with Johnny we ran into Gary again and chatted with him and got photos. A very memorable time with one of my most under rated favorite bands.
Quick other topic, I definately have a fun new "scam" I have now found that if you email an air personality in Canada and tell them you are listening in AZ, you will not only get your request played, they will go on about you and AZ. I am certainly not looking for my name on the radio as you all know but I sure do get a kick out of getting them to play my canadian faves! Yesterday I got Shelby on the Q to play Haywire! She played "Bad Bad boys" yeah! I am teenage geek at 37!

Counting Crows feelings in the matter

I am getting nervous as I am about to go to a meeting with the President of ASU, Dr. Crow. Not many at this large a university get to meet the president let alone be asked to a meeting. We are not positive but it appeas to be about The Blaze. I am quite protective of the station so I hope the ideas passed around are all positive. My only fear is that it will be taken away from the student running it. Well and not having a job anymore if they hire other professionals.. Let ya know how it goes.
Dan turns 30 today. He seems upset by it. I hope I can make the day somewhat special for him.

Blue by The Jayhawks

One of the amazing things about my parents were how involved they were in my extra curricular activities throughout my life. As an 8th grader, my parents were coaches for my softball team at St. Matthews Lutheren School. Even in my adult life, they continued to support me by coming to KUKQ fests. They always enjoyed sitting back in the stands, watching all the goth kids. They would always get a kick out of kids talking to them and asking them why they were there. There were even kids who remembered them from fest to fest. My dad would get into the music, asking me for CDs. My mom would too but she would be more selective. One of her favorites was The Jayhawks. My parents went to see them with Tom Petty. That happened to be one of my worst nights in my life as a former friend got one of the Jayhawks to take my name off of the guest list. Long story but fortunate my parents were there. Anyway, my mom loved their song "Blue". I heard it the other day which of course caused me to break into tears. Tears are common from odd moments these days. Thanks god for my parents always being there. I suffer from them not being here when I need them now.