Curse you Squirrels!!!!

Phew, that feels better! Yes, the squirrels are at it again, eating all my birdseed. No matter how much I think I am "squirrel-proofing" the feeders, those sneaky little devils still find a way to get at the food! Today, my family and I went out for the afternoon, and when we returned home, I discovered that a bell-shaped cake of birdseed had disappeared. This birdseed cake was encased in some plastic netting, so the birds could peck at it, and it was hanging from a thin wire hanger on a very thick post. I could just picture the squirrels laughing and giving me "the finger" as they ripped open that netting and made off with the birdseed. We don't live in a heavily wooded area, so I am choosing to believe that no bears were involved in the food-napping!

Had a pretty good day, despite the cloudiness. Ran some errands with my husband and son, went out to lunch (some would say that I am "out to lunch" all the time, but that is another story!) and then went to a locally-owned record store because I had heard that the cast of the local production of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" would be appearing there at 2:00 to perform a couple of songs to promote the show. I LOVED that movie, but never got to see the stage show, so I was looking forward to this performance. I was not disappointed at all. The band and singers were great, though I don't think Devin knew what to think of it all. For those that are not familiar with "Hedwig", it is about a transgender singer from Berlin, touring the U.S. with her band, The Angry Inch. You can use your imagination as to what the other meaning of the angry inch is. It is described as "an anatomically incorrect glam rock musical", with fantastic music! So, basically, Hedwig is played by a man, wearing a blond flip wig, a dress and tons of make-up, and she is quite lovely. Devin watched them perform the 2 songs, and I was so proud of his reaction. Even though I could tell he didn't totally "get it" at times, he was very respectful during the performance--no giggling, unlike some adults in the store at the time. We got to talk to the guy who played Hedwig afterward, and he complimented Devin on how great he was during the performance, and told me that he hoped he hadn't traumatized Devin! We then talked briefly about how important it is to let kids know about transgendered and gay and lesbian people, so that they aren't shocked by it, and so they can learn tolerance. Tom and I are hoping to go to the show next weekend, but we won't be taking Devin (although he wants to go) because there is some adult content (that does not mean pornographic!) that he doesn't need to be exposed to quite yet.

Okay, since I haven't posted a song of the day pick in a while, I am going to pick an album of the day to make up for some of the days I missed. I have chosen the new album by the fabulous Stevie Nicks: It is called "In Your Dreams" and it is really lovely. I haven't had the CD long, so I can't tell you what my favorite song is yet, but there are several candidates! So nice to have you back, Stevie!

Good night, everyone!