Car-free: Day 1

Greyhound trip from Columbus to Cleveland was great and I got some good reading done. I am officially car-free in Cleveland. Walked to brunch with friends today. I get to cancel my car insurance and get a rebate just in time for some holiday shopping. Good deal.

This weekend should be good

Here’s what I’m thinking:

Friday--Pop Up Gift Shop opening

Saturday--Burning River Roller Girls fundraiser for the Animal Protective League

Sunday--Near West Theatre’s production of Willy Wonka

I'll likely sprinkle in some Ashtanga practice, coffee from Loop, light reading and some friends.

Sound in my Faith

I'm not sure I believe in Jesus, but I do believe in the Staple Singers. Their musical journey from gospel to R&B is worth repeated listening and it parallels their physical journey from Down in Mississippi to Chicago.

I listen to the Staple Singers whenever I need a boost and also to check myself. I've always liked the sound of hand clapping in music and no one does it like the Staple family. And, Pop Staples sounds a lot like my grandpa Jesse who is also from Down in Mississippi.