Friday Night

 Yesterday was a pretty amazing day, which featured the usual Friday morning Breakfast of Excellence (except this time in Hardwick), and then a trip to the Museum of Everyday Life (more on that later), and then a trip to the Adamant Friday Night Cookout, and then a trip downtown to see Ali perform at Hugo's. My heart is pretty full. Hugo's, which used to be on State Street, has now moved around the corner to the far end of Main Street, which gives it a very different vibe. Ali was performing up on the third floor, which left some climbing of stairs, but it was well worth the effort. She had just started what they're calling a mini-residency, which means she'll be hosting shows on a number of Fridays, including next week (which means I'll be there once again). The crowd was very appreciative. So, if you're downtown Montpelier next Friday be sure to drop by Hugo's.

I need to start collecting and framing her posters.

Ali finishing her set list before the show. She and Janet get along famously, as I would expect two artists to do (at least two artists who aren't forced to compete with each other; in this case, I think they both appreciate the artistic drive in the other).

I've never seen my son so consistently and deeply happy, and I can't imagine a better gift that any daughter-in-law could give me.