In the Cone of Silence

I have a friend coming by to hang out this afternoon/evening, Berit & I have just finished doing the bare minimum of cleaning required to get our cave passable for humans to enter (at least, one who is an understanding friend) and I now must leap in the shower.

But first, quickly, the standard Friday bag. I'll try and be back later with more info on the status of The Brick, the August shows, and my work with David Finkelstein (in short, all goes well). Plus maybe a few more words on The Wooster Group's show -- the first show I've seen of that august company, and I quite enjoyed myself.

But for now, here's 10 randomly from the 25,326 in the iPod as of today, with links so you can enjoy them, where available:

1. "The Monochrome Set (I Presume)" - The Monochrome Set - Strange Boutique
2. "Arabian Knights" - Siouxsie & The Banshees - Once Upon A Time: The Singles
3. "Echo" - The Mekons - The Mekons Rock'N'Roll
4. "Waltz In Orbit" - Ray Cathode (aka George Martin) - Single 7"
5. "Love > Building On Fire (live 1983)" - Talking Heads - 08-03-83 Saratoga Performing Arts Center
6. "Waiting for the Man" - David Bowie - Pierrot in Turquoise
7. "Bike Ride To The Moon" - The Dukes Of Stratosphear - Chips From The Chocolate Fireball
8. "The Girls Want To Be With The Girls" - Talking Heads - More Songs About Buildings And Food
9. "Pressure Drop" - The Clash - Super Black Market Clash
10. "Camel Back" - A.B. Skhy - Funky16Corners Blog

And we're also dealing right now with Moni being in the post-surgery kitty Cone of Silence . . .

Unfortunately, as opposed to when Hooker was in one for his ear surgery (as he is a somewhat smarter cat), Moni doesn't really have the brainpower to "get used" to the cone, so this may be a long week of us dealing with her bonking into things and getting stuck on things (and trying constantly to "back out" of the cone and hitting invisible walls she doesn't understand).

At least she's happy to get soft food twice a day while she's in it (to go with her medication) though she makes a massive mess of trying to eat it in the cone.

Hooker seems to feel her pain . . .

Okay, off to rush to have an enjoyable, relaxing day . . .