Milo's Journal
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Hello everyone. This is my journal page. I get to write about anything and everything I want. In any way I want. So if you judge a person by the way they use the English language, this may not be the page for you. If your here to check out my thoughts and stuff , then welcome and the let the rant begin. July, 2006 Ok, so I’m a little hasty on the month to month entry, but here we go. The past two month have been challenging for the most part, but also very rewarding. The music has suffered some because of some spiritual processing I had to do. If there was a way to monitor all you say, and do, and think about every second of the day, I would do it. Like all of us though we have to go through the natural order of things. And what is the natural order of things to me, it depends on the individual. Sometimes I’m tired of almost everything that’s around me and then I think of what I’ve created what I’ve lost, and what I’ve learned. Then I become grateful, which is also a rare feeling for me to have. I have a wonderful son and daughter. Friends who really know and love me any way, despite judgments. A partner who never lets me forget who I am, and loves me for it (who would’ve known) and I live in the most beautiful state in the in the country. So what is happening now do you ask??????? I’m Hitched Bitch!!!!!!!!! Shawn Zuke and I were married June 10th 2006. It took place in Hope, Alaska, a little town on the edge of the Turnagain Arm. It was the most beautiful ceremony I ever attended. (and believe me I’ve attended some whoppers) My Mom Came from Las Vegas. This was her first trip to Alaska, and I know it won’t be the last. I have not seen my mother since about a year after Eva was born.” I Love you Mom thanks for coming, and making the Wedding gown!!!!!!!!” And two lovely friends from Boston, Mass: Rose Gardina, creator of the Boston Girl Guide, manager, shamen, arist, and unsung hero. Jennifer Matthews, Musician, artist, poet, songwriter, and healer. Their presence added to the realism. (go to links to find out more about them.) Almost all of Shawn’s family was present. A Special shout out to Tamara & Darrel Zuke (Shawn’s parents) for floating some of the vital events. A fond welcome back to Joy Zuke (Shawn’s mom and our website designer) moving back to Alaska to start a new. We spent our honeymoon in glorious healing Hawaii on the isle of Molokai. There, we finally broke the barrier that was not allowing us to write songs together. (Resistance was mostly on my part.) We spent a lot of time on the beach, playing with the waves, and on the forth day I lost my wedding ring on the shores of the beach at the twenty mile marker. Shawn did tell me it was too loose of a fit. I’m not into reading too much into it. The ring already had an indecisive history. (The one ring to rule no one) I’m writing this on our last night on Molokai, where we plan to work on songs, have a good dinner, go to local karaoke, and top it off with the opening of Superman returns. Then back to Alaska where we have loads of work to do!!!! One more worth mentioning is the book I’ve been reading from Neil Peart. A book called Traveling Music. So again I comment on how much this man and his band have changed my life, and growth thereof. Kudos to you brother!!!! Even though I don’t know you nor have met you, I’ve seen you many times and what you have allowed us to see has been an inspiration, and comfort to my life. We are truly not alone. Meanwhile, back in Alaska……………… July intensions - Gigs, gigs, gigs Earthshine line up: Roll call!!!!! Melissa Mitchell: guitar, vocals, spiral movement Shawn Zuke: guitar, vocals, flute, didgeridoo Toby Quinn: drums, Percussion, spiritual healer Rik Nielson: guitar, understudy Jeff Arms: occasional, all-star percussion Milo Matthews: Bass, vocals, everything else Turning the big 40 July, 4th (send money!!!)
Ok peoples TTFN…………… ta ta for now Jan 26th 2006 Started of the year with anticipation, fear, high hopes, and music in my heart. Last year I spent it rediscovering what music mean to me and what bullshit I do not wish to repeat again. So going back a little to 2005, I spent most of my musical time with the Salem band out of Seattle, Washington. The leader, who goes by the name Todd Anders Johnson, has been playing drums with me on and off for almost ten years (if not that already) in bands like The Goods, Omar Torrez band (good grief) the Danny Godinez Band and various other side projects. I so was very proud of him when he finally went off to do his own thing and ask me to join him. But to be honest I should have known better. I have spent a lot of years playing for other musical dreams besides my own and have learned the time has come to release that which has been kept inside of me all these years. It was rough being on the road under those circumstances, and I wish Todd the best and hope we can stand together again in our own realm. So, Shawn Zuke ... what can I say. So far so good? Yes, she has become my partner. But for now? She goes up north for a month, and I begin intense sessions with my pro tools and imagination. The goal is four albums by April. I am ready for the task, the transformation and the journey. Signing off hoping that you’ll continue to lovelifemusic…………………….MILO |