I just got back from the gig at the Millenium Library. It went well. Fifteen minutes before the scheduled start, I shamelessly dragged Doug Anderson out into the hallway, where we jammed - ostensibly to draw a crowd, but really to warm-up - and show off! We did the numbers that Doug had been expecting, being Your Eyes and Where Did My Baby Go? (originals) and our ‘money’ medley of Set Me Free, Summer Rain, and Forsaking All Others (an original). But I also threw Mercy Mild and Maggie Mae at him. He handled it well. We stopped before we burned up all our mojo.

Inside, the host, Kathy Grover of the Library, gave us a nice introduction. We did the standard set of Readings/Songs. The whole thing was un-amplified, but the volume was fine. Doug did a great job - to nice applause. Afterwards, I answered a couple of questions, then mingled with the people as they left. Kathy tells me that the turnout was good, especially for the first show of the year, and fighting a great weather day. My thanks yet again to Ray, Carol, Alan, and Krista for being there, as ever. Also thanks to the ‘old reliables’; Pat, Sherilyn, Dianne, and Ross. And to ‘new reliable’; Carol Anderson...........and Alison Caldwell!

Big final thanks to Doug Anderson who stepped in on short notice to take the accompanist reigns. He put his own special spin on the songs, while remaining faithful to the original intent. “A punch on the chest was ample praise.”

On to a new challenge, the book club solo appearances. Wish me luck.