baroqueMorales

I woke up one morning and realized I had a really good idea for a book I could write. I also realized that my ability to organize it were beyond my current technical abilities and experience. I've just been sort of daydreaming about it for the past week or so, mulling it over trying to get a grip on the scope and the why and the what of it. I mentioned the idea to a couple of good friends, one of which was Clark Humphrey. I said "I've got this idea, and it's a good one, but I don't really have the technical expertise to do it yet and maybe I should just wait for someone else to do it." He said "Oh no, don't do that, don't wait for someone else to do it first." I think the gist of it was that some people will never think of an idea, or if they do they wouldn't have the energy to pursue the project. In the meantime, as I think about how to pursue that, I've volunteered my research/editorial assistance to Clark, who has yet another, more...

Grey's website is finally up and running. you are into hair-raising metal, you must see it to believe it. I saw my first metal show at the Comet May 13 and was totally blown away. I got a little lost and disoriented listening to Suzanne's vocals. Yeah, it was singing , but if I closed my eyes, I thought I was watching a horror movie, during the hectic parts, where the background music freaks you out and gets your heart racing. I couldn't have been more proud. More detail at this site www.destroyseattle.com I just found:

June 11th, of Evergreen alum and Kaos jazz buff Fred Kellog invited me to our annual live jazz event. All I knew was that I was invited to the "Free Jazz Festival." I thought it would be fun to get dressed up, bring a girlfriend and go yak it up with a bunch of lively jazz buffs. We went to a tiny art venue called Gallery 1412 , off of 18th and Union, in the same obscure row of a 2-chair barbarshop and a "christian youth ministry." Located at: Gallery 1412 1412 18th Ave Seattle, WA 206.322.1533. My preconcieved idea on this one was way off. My girlfriend Beth and I drove over there, puzzled to find a tiny shop-space with a paper sign sort of haphazardly pasted over another sign. It looked like it was made out of that reverse side of a brown, paper grocery store bag. There was a gated door that was locked, the windows where covered. There was one other guy standing there waiting to get it. It was a cold, windy night, and we were underdressed. Finally, someone opened...

My sister Suzanne Morales played her first live gig in about 5 years Friday May 13 2005 at the Comet Tavern. The group, former members of Baba Yega, are now called "Grey." Additional acts include "The Lesbians" and "Swarming Hoards," all doom rock/thrash metal bands. There was a recent write-up in the Stranger with more detail about the label that is carrying these act and the local metal scene. Sis has been spending serious change on equipment such as amplifiers. The update: the show was amazing. Suzanne introduced me around shocking friends that she even has a sister. Lots of other friends and family in attendance. Suzanne played extremely well, everything really tight, in sync, loud and ominous. I sort of feel like I've been missing out on something all my life having never been to a metal show before. The venue was small and the music was not mind-crushingly loud, but it was intense. Suzanne had a host of fan-boys and everybody was really cheerfu...

Sean Hurley is a soft spoken local artist I was introduced to by a mutual friend at the Two Bells Tavern in Belltown. His paintings are rich and lovely.

Prequel: Friday night, Connor had karate until 7:30pm, and then later friend Kobe over for a sleepover. I also had a good friend and her daughter over for an elaborate dinner party. Dinner included salmon, salad with miso-ginger dressing, sauteed vegetables, crisped white potatoes, red wine and coffee ice cream for dessert, (although the kids had tacitos, corn and O.J.). The kids all played vids on the mini-tv/ GameCube. They then stayed up late, and then got up early to continue playing vids. I woke, started laundry by 7:50am, made a killer breakfast and tried to tackle the dishes from the night before. I made ham and sauteed potatoes, bannana, yogurt and orange juice for the boys, mushroom omlette and coffee for myself. Kobe had to get home, so we hustled over to 19th Ave, had an interesting visit with Kobe's mom and dad. After, Connor and I took the #43 downtown, and met my sister at Mama's for lunch. Some background: Mama's Mexican Kitchen, on 2nd and Bell is a S...