Raising A Cup of Kindness

 I have performed New Year's Eve at the same club since I joined the Savage Brothers Band in 2017.

I pulled up just as the last sunset of 2024 was taking place. I was a litle early, so I sat in my car at watched it setting. I thought about where my life was at back when I started, and it wasn't a very happy place. My father was in failing health, I was going through a messy divorce, and had just moved back into my house after living elsewhere for several months. I was starting over at pretty much everything, but I still had my music to keep me going. My previous band was filled with stories of relationship breakups and all kinds of drama. This band is a little more stable in that department, and I was offered some encouragement and stability as I slowly found my way back. The shows have all been fun, and provide me with a sense of escape from my daily hardships.It was yet another lively event, and everyone went home happy to start the new year.

I went back to my shabby hotel room, which was cheap, clean (although musty smelling) and 4 minutes from the club. I've stayed there several times over the years, so I pretty much know what to expect every time I return.

This time aroud, I had a next door neighbor checking me out as I loaded by stuff back in the car. A cat was in the window saying hello! A pleasant greeting as I started my New Year's Day travel back home.