The Butterfly Wrestler

The Butterfly Wrestler is here. This morning in the first two hours of waking I have created so many scenarios in my head. It is not even funny. But, the best one is I woke up thinking it was October 1st. And, I couldn't figure out how I was going to do as many things I had planned for this day. Then when I rushed to finish something, I was making and presenting in the afternoon. I wondered how and hoped it would dry in time. I walked over to my google home nest to look at the time. I realized it was not connected to the internet still. It has been at this screen for three days, now. I just didn't want to take the time, and try to fix it. I am hating things like this lately. Like, my ceiling fan over my dining room table. I bought five new light bulbs (which cost like $30...why so expensive???) last month. And, about a week ago the light switch won't work and I can turn on the fan. But, can't turn on the lights. I need the light to paint and to photograp

Since, I missed the first Sea Hear Now. I knew I could hear the music if I went to Asbury Park. But, I really wanted to be in there to see all of the art. There is usually a Art Show in the Carousel Buiding on the Friday night before. I have missed it because of working every year. I really didn't know if I was going to experience the inside of Sea Hear Now until that morning. I ended up hanging out in the Carousel Building for a long time in the morning. And, I ended up going back in the afternoon meeting an Artist and his lovely partner GG, GIGI or what I named her Double G. The conversation was easy, and a complete joy. They came down from New York City and she loves the Killers. I think of music as an Art. But, honestly I think it is harder to be a musician. Like if you hit a wrong note, how must you feel up there on stage. While Art in any medium mistakes are welcomed. And, you are told sometimes making a mistake s ends up the best part of a work. The Artist from

>The Ocean Avenue Stompers may be my son's band. So, they could be my favorite for that reason. But, there are so many other reasons to love them. They are multi-faceted. They do it all. They can play your favorite nostalgic romantic music for a wedding. Or play jazz each week at their residency at the R Bar on Main Street(free parking) in Asbury Park. Or they can do a second line at a funeral, neighborhood block party or music festival like Sea Hear Now. And, this year at Sing Us Home in Philadelphia. So, each time I have seen them this year I have been surprised. Surprised and excited because I never know what to expect. I witnessed a tremendous amount of energy and growth. And, most of all, the smiles, showing a really good energy of their accomplishments. I have met many fans who rave about them. Of course, I couldn't agree more. But, this weekend. It is Thursday, and I saw them perform on Saturday. I am still waking up each morning in a fuzzy reality.

Today in my stories on Instagram and Facebook I will be sharing the actual parade. I really wanted to film some good footage. And, so many of the film I took was in slow motion. I would hit the video and hold the camera to the side to see where I was walking. So, the framing is not as bad as I thought it would be. But, I had no idea it was slow motion. I kept one that is 2 and half minutes. But, pretty painful to put on social media to watch. But, I think I might start a you tube channel and place it there. It is really awesome how it features the murals along the Casino building and the slow motion of the big puppets is pretty cool. I really liked wearing the mask in the parade. One of the things I am dealing with is I don't like to get attention or the thought of people looking at me. I think the biggest struggle with this was my wedding day. How do I look happy, when this really doesn't give me a good feeling? I find now being alone magnifies these parts of my pe

I am here pictured with Pork Chop and Dennis McNett known as Wolfbat. The art community completely embraced the town of Asbury Park this week. Thank you to Jenn Hampton of Parlor Gallery and the Wooden Walls Project for sprearheading this huge undertaking. Also, thank you to Madison Marquette for providing the use of the Carousel building. I could go on and on about spending time in one of these iconic, historic buildings in Asbury Park. We are SO lucky they are here and being used. Wolfbat traveled to be here (not so sure from where). But, he has brought his Large Handmade Puppet parades to cities across America. I was supposed to go to all the workshops held each day leading up to Saturday. My car is dead, and needs a new engine. So, by the time Wednesday came Ian was ready to send me an Uber. I called my good friend Zandra and asked her if she would like to take the workshop and join me. She thought it sounded fun, so we were able to at least get to one of the workshops.