25 May - Memorial Day

Today is a day we honor our casualties of war. No parades this year, though. Just the usual ever-increasing count of those who have fallen. Perhaps 2020 can serve as a new stark reminder that it's stuff like this virus we ought to be fighting, not each other. As if. Don't get me started.

Here in Massachusetts, we've begun a cautious process of gradual reopening. My day job is in the sort of office that can start work again, in a limited fashion, and not be open to the public. I'm heading back in as of tomorrow morning. At first there will only be two or three of us on-site; most of the staff will continue to work from home.

It will not feel like getting back to normal. It will be strange. But as David Bowie once said, we must turn and face it.

ONE MORE THING:
I'd be remiss if I didn't wish all you hoopy froods a very happy Towel Day.

9 May - Virtual Concert

Plenty of cool online shows happening nowadays. I've had folks ask me if I'm planning to do this as well, and so far the answer has been no. I've been concentrating my efforts on laying down tracks in the studio instead. But here is a live performance I did in the office of the Valley Advocate back in 2017, if you'd like to see me wearing a collared shirt and a jacket with real lapels. I'm also wearing a Gretsch acoustic that I don't own anymore.

Click here:  Advocate Session - Rick Murnane

5 May - Cinco de Mayo

In celebration of the Mexican army's victory at Puebla over the forces of France, I am going to make tacos today. In the meantime, I am drinking black coffee and looking at amplifiers on the internet.

Enjoy your day, wherever you are.