For their art project, the class learned how to use the value of color to produce a charcoal shaded picture of a horse’s head.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
4th Grade: Art Lesson F
Sharon spent Monday afternoon as the art docent for Jack's class. The lesson looked at paintings of horses and how artists like to show its graceful form, its muscles, shiny coat, and its mane and tail. Some artists show the horse in great detail; others want to depict the feeling of movement, color and excitement associated with horses. To illustrate these different styles, the lesson looked at three paintings depicting horses: An Unscheduled Stop by Charles Russell, Fairman Rogers Four In Hand by Thomas Eakins, and Market Preparation by Currier & Ives.
For their art project, the class learned how to use the value of color to produce a charcoal shaded picture of a horse’s head.
For their art project, the class learned how to use the value of color to produce a charcoal shaded picture of a horse’s head.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
2008 Kings versus Spurs
Dashing away from Jack's baseball game on Monday night, I met Larkin at the Sacramento Kings versus San Antonio Spurs Basketball game, the last home game of the season. When we draw the season tickets, I always try to get both the first and last homes games of the year.
Although the Kings were playing without Artest, Martin or Miller, it was a very entertaining game. Both Garcia and Douby had three point attempts in the last 11 seconds to tie the game, but missed. The Spurs won the game by a score of 101 to 98.
For the Kings, John Salmons was 11 for 19 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line for 29 points. For the Spurs, Tony Parker was 12 from 22 from the field and 7 for 9 from the line for 32 points. I was disappointed that Ginobili missed his third straight game with a strained left groin.
Larkin and I finished the night in the Skyline Lounge upstairs in Arco Arena until they kicked us out.
The Kings had 7 wins and 7 losses in games that I saw in person during the 2007-2008 season. This is an improvement over a 5 and 9 record in games I saw in person during the 2006-2007 season.
I am very encouraged by Theus' coaching and have enjoyed watching the team this year. Even if the Kings can improve further next year, I do not believe that they can make the play-offs in the Western Conference. Nevertheless, our group is going to renew the season tickets for another year!
Although the Kings were playing without Artest, Martin or Miller, it was a very entertaining game. Both Garcia and Douby had three point attempts in the last 11 seconds to tie the game, but missed. The Spurs won the game by a score of 101 to 98.
For the Kings, John Salmons was 11 for 19 from the field and 7 for 8 from the line for 29 points. For the Spurs, Tony Parker was 12 from 22 from the field and 7 for 9 from the line for 32 points. I was disappointed that Ginobili missed his third straight game with a strained left groin.
Larkin and I finished the night in the Skyline Lounge upstairs in Arco Arena until they kicked us out.
The Kings had 7 wins and 7 losses in games that I saw in person during the 2007-2008 season. This is an improvement over a 5 and 9 record in games I saw in person during the 2006-2007 season.
I am very encouraged by Theus' coaching and have enjoyed watching the team this year. Even if the Kings can improve further next year, I do not believe that they can make the play-offs in the Western Conference. Nevertheless, our group is going to renew the season tickets for another year!
Monday, April 14, 2008
2008 AAA Baseball Game #6
Jack played in his sixth game of the 2008 Little League season against the Mets.Jack continues to get on base; he was 2 for 3 at the plate. In each of his first two at bats, he hit a pitch up the middle that was deflected by the pitcher. He reached base safely and eventually scored both times.
The umpire was consistently calling a large strike zone. The first pitch of his third at bat was a called strike up under his chin. The second pitch was wild and thrown behind him. As he dove to get out of the way, the ball nicked the bat and the umpire called a second strike. Completely flustered at that point, he struck out of the third pitch.
Jack played five innings at shortstop. Continuing the trend for most of the season, not very many balls are being hit to the left side of the infield.
The Padres won the game by a score of 11 to 4. Their record for the season is 3 wins and 3 losses.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Sacramento Dog Show
While I worked in the yard, Sharon and Jack met Tommy, Becky, Eric and Rosemary at the Sacramento Dog Show. As they were leaving, they called me and said that they wanted to get a Havanese!?!The group concluded the outing by going to an early dinner at Buca di Beppo.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Todo un Poco Pizza & Bistro
Sharon, Jack and I finished the day going to a late dinner at Todo un Poco Pizza & Bistro in Elk Grove.
2008 AAA Baseball Game #5
Jack played in his fifth game of the 2008 little league season against the Cardinals.
He continues to make good contact with the ball. On Friday night, he and Tim hit baseballs against a pitching machine; this extra practice is paying off. Jack was 2 for 3. In his first at-bat, he walked for the first time this season and eventually came around to score. He singled into left center in his second at-bat and again came around to score. In his third at-bat, Jack singled on a sharp grounder that bounced off the shin of the third baseman. His last at bat was his hardest hit. Jack lined one right at the shortstop. Unfortunately, the other team had the tallest kid at shortstop and he was barely able to jump straight up and snag the ball.
Based on the statistics for the team posted by the coach, Jack is batting .500 with an on-base percentage of .524.
Jack continues to play just shortstop. He played four innings of a five inning game there.
The Padres scored seven runs in the top of the first inning. They held on to win by a score of 14 to 11 in five innings. Their record is now 2 wins and 3 losses.
He continues to make good contact with the ball. On Friday night, he and Tim hit baseballs against a pitching machine; this extra practice is paying off. Jack was 2 for 3. In his first at-bat, he walked for the first time this season and eventually came around to score. He singled into left center in his second at-bat and again came around to score. In his third at-bat, Jack singled on a sharp grounder that bounced off the shin of the third baseman. His last at bat was his hardest hit. Jack lined one right at the shortstop. Unfortunately, the other team had the tallest kid at shortstop and he was barely able to jump straight up and snag the ball.
Based on the statistics for the team posted by the coach, Jack is batting .500 with an on-base percentage of .524.
Jack continues to play just shortstop. He played four innings of a five inning game there.
The Padres scored seven runs in the top of the first inning. They held on to win by a score of 14 to 11 in five innings. Their record is now 2 wins and 3 losses.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Spareribs and Sauerkraut
We had Janie over for dinner. Sharon made a great dinner of spareribs and sauerkraut. After dinner, we listened to the rough cuts from Drew's Paradise Sessions recordings. Sharon and Janie finished the evening playing tennis and bowling on the Wii!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Baseball History Podcast
On the mornings that I drop Jack at school, he and I will often listen to PRI's The World Geo Quiz Podcast. The World's Geo Quiz tests your knowledge of world geography and introduces people and places around the globe.
With baseball season in full swing, I was looking for a baseball podcast. I found the Baseball History Podcast. It is the perfect length; it usually takes a little more than 10 minutes to get Jack to school and the podcast is about 11 minutes long. The first one we listened to looked at the life and career of Willie Mays. Jack and I had stood next to the Willie May's statue outside AT&T Park last year waiting for the Laskin's. There are almost 190 of the Baseball History Podcasts in iTunes covering people and places.
With baseball season in full swing, I was looking for a baseball podcast. I found the Baseball History Podcast. It is the perfect length; it usually takes a little more than 10 minutes to get Jack to school and the podcast is about 11 minutes long. The first one we listened to looked at the life and career of Willie Mays. Jack and I had stood next to the Willie May's statue outside AT&T Park last year waiting for the Laskin's. There are almost 190 of the Baseball History Podcasts in iTunes covering people and places.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Song for 1958
No soundtrack for the last fifty years would be complete without at least one Elvis song.
The song for 1958 is Elvis Presley's Whole All Shook Up.
You can find the work in progress Soundtrack for My Life here!
What is this?
The song for 1958 is Elvis Presley's Whole All Shook Up.
You can find the work in progress Soundtrack for My Life here!
What is this?
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
2008 AAA Baseball Game #4
Jack played in his fourth game of the 2008 baseball season against the Dodgers. One of his classmates, Jeffrey, was on the other team.
Jack was 1 for 3 from the plate. He was out on a grounder to the infield, out on a pop-up to second and safe on a line drive down the third base line. His classmate was pitching when he hit the single.
Jack also made a couple of good plays in the field. He charged a grounder up the middle and threw Jeffrey out at first. He also caught a relay throw from center field and tagged out a runner trying to advance to second.
With the score tied 4 to 4 in the top of the sixth, the Padres gave up 3 runs and lost 7 to 4 in sixth innings. It was a very well played game. Last week, it took the boys 2 hours and 20 minutes to play 5 innings. Tonight, a six inning game lasted 1 and 20 minutes.
The Padres have 1 win and 3 losses.
Jack was 1 for 3 from the plate. He was out on a grounder to the infield, out on a pop-up to second and safe on a line drive down the third base line. His classmate was pitching when he hit the single.
Jack also made a couple of good plays in the field. He charged a grounder up the middle and threw Jeffrey out at first. He also caught a relay throw from center field and tagged out a runner trying to advance to second.
With the score tied 4 to 4 in the top of the sixth, the Padres gave up 3 runs and lost 7 to 4 in sixth innings. It was a very well played game. Last week, it took the boys 2 hours and 20 minutes to play 5 innings. Tonight, a six inning game lasted 1 and 20 minutes.
The Padres have 1 win and 3 losses.
Monday, April 07, 2008
Blue Anchor Building
When we parked to go to the California Museum of History, Women & the Arts, I got out of the car and was looking at the entry way and plaque for this building. You can see Sharon's car parked to the left of the door.
Blue Anchor Building
also known as the California Fruit Exchange
National Register of Historic Places #1983001224
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This historic place is located at 1400 10th Street in Sacramento in the county of Sacramento, California. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 38° 34.541 W 121° 29.732.
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This Mission/Spanish Revival building was designed by firm of Starks and Flanders, Architects and Engineers. The catalog of works by Starks and Flanders is formidable, including the Fox Senator (1924), the Elks Temple (1925), the Alhambra (1927), the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (1932), the Marysville City Hall (1939), and countless small commercial projects and residences. The work of Starks and Flanders helped fashion much of the architectural character of greater Sacramento and numerous Sacramento Valley communities.
also known as the California Fruit Exchange
National Register of Historic Places #1983001224
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This historic place is located at 1400 10th Street in Sacramento in the county of Sacramento, California. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 38° 34.541 W 121° 29.732.
You can log your vist to this site at waymarking.com.
This Mission/Spanish Revival building was designed by firm of Starks and Flanders, Architects and Engineers. The catalog of works by Starks and Flanders is formidable, including the Fox Senator (1924), the Elks Temple (1925), the Alhambra (1927), the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (1932), the Marysville City Hall (1939), and countless small commercial projects and residences. The work of Starks and Flanders helped fashion much of the architectural character of greater Sacramento and numerous Sacramento Valley communities.
Sacramento County California Historic Places
Sacramento County, California
{GPS Coordinates of Site Location}
1966000220 - Pony Express Terminal - [map] - {38.5831,-121.50418}
1983001224 - Blue Anchor Building - [map] - {38.57568,-121.49553}
Sunday, April 06, 2008
California Museum for History, Women & the Arts
Sharon, Jack, Tom, Becky, Eric, Rosemary and I went to the California Museum for History, Women and the Arts. The main draw was a current exhibit called Treasures from Hearst Castle. Although smaller than I might have hoped, it was a nice exhibit.
Both Sharon and I read The Chief, an excellent biography of William Randolph Hearst, in 2001. Additionally, we took a trip to Heart Castle for our anniversary in 2002. Both of these things provided a fairly rich reference point for the collection.
Jack also enjoyed a very large interactive map of California that allowed you to trace the history of California's population, transportation, water development and geology. He and I probably spent 20 minutes on this exhibit.
After the museum, the group headed to the new Scott's Seafood Grill and Bar on the river for an early dinner. I had the Togarashi Seared Ahi Tuna, while Sharon had Char Broiled Scotish Salmon.
Both Sharon and I read The Chief, an excellent biography of William Randolph Hearst, in 2001. Additionally, we took a trip to Heart Castle for our anniversary in 2002. Both of these things provided a fairly rich reference point for the collection.
Jack also enjoyed a very large interactive map of California that allowed you to trace the history of California's population, transportation, water development and geology. He and I probably spent 20 minutes on this exhibit.
After the museum, the group headed to the new Scott's Seafood Grill and Bar on the river for an early dinner. I had the Togarashi Seared Ahi Tuna, while Sharon had Char Broiled Scotish Salmon.
Saturday, April 05, 2008
2008 AAA Baseball Game #3
Jack played in his third game of the 2008 baseball season against the A's. Due to our schedule, this is actually the first game of the year that both Sharon and I have sat all the way through together.
Jack has been hitting lead off through the first three games. He did very well at the plate. I had taken him to the batting cage in the morning before the picture day. He went 3 for 4. Jack had an infield single in his first at bat and eventually came around to score the team's first run. In his second at bat, he hit the ball very hard into right center and then stole second. Breaking hard off second on a ball hit back up the middle, Jack crashed into the shortstop and the two of them went down in a heap. After they got everyone up again, the umpire called Jack out for interference. In this third at bat, Jack chased a ball in the dirt with a full count to strike out. He hit a ball back up the middle in his last at bat that the pitcher deflected; he eventually came around to score.
Jack played shortstop for five innings. Oddly, the ball was never hit to him. This continues a pattern for year. In all the games they have played so far, most of the balls are being hit to the right side. The batters are still way behind pitchers at this point in the season. I expect this to change as the season progresses.
With some pretty good pitching in the last three innings, the Padres won by a score of 17 to 6. Their record for the season is 1 win and 2 losses.
Jack has been hitting lead off through the first three games. He did very well at the plate. I had taken him to the batting cage in the morning before the picture day. He went 3 for 4. Jack had an infield single in his first at bat and eventually came around to score the team's first run. In his second at bat, he hit the ball very hard into right center and then stole second. Breaking hard off second on a ball hit back up the middle, Jack crashed into the shortstop and the two of them went down in a heap. After they got everyone up again, the umpire called Jack out for interference. In this third at bat, Jack chased a ball in the dirt with a full count to strike out. He hit a ball back up the middle in his last at bat that the pitcher deflected; he eventually came around to score.
Jack played shortstop for five innings. Oddly, the ball was never hit to him. This continues a pattern for year. In all the games they have played so far, most of the balls are being hit to the right side. The batters are still way behind pitchers at this point in the season. I expect this to change as the season progresses.
With some pretty good pitching in the last three innings, the Padres won by a score of 17 to 6. Their record for the season is 1 win and 2 losses.
Friday, April 04, 2008
California Historical Landmark #819
California State Historical Landmark #819
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This landmark is located at 505 Montgomery between Sacramento and Commercial Streets, San Francisco, California in San Francisco County. There are 48 other California State Historical Landmarks in San Francsico County. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 37° 47.649 W 122° 24.189.
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On this block, then on Yerba Buena's waterfront, stood the California headquarters of the Hudson's Bay Company. Their chief trader, William G. Tae, purchased the property and started operations in 1841. This venture caused wide speculation about British intentions. Inadequate profits, a declining fur catch, and pressure of U.S. expansion caused Hudson's Bay Company to end its California operations.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Song for 1957
Over the last fourteen months, I have been working on a Soundtrack for My Life project that was started by a birthday present from Brun and Kim. To date, I have been able to organize a set of songs that are strongly tied to memories from each year. Working backwards, I have reached a point where I do not have any specific memories of music; my parents did not play much music. As a result, I am going to shift gears and add songs that I enjoy that were popular in a given year.
The song for 1957 is Jerry Lee Lewis' Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On.
You can find the work in progress Soundtrack for My Life here!
What is this?
The song for 1957 is Jerry Lee Lewis' Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On.
You can find the work in progress Soundtrack for My Life here!
What is this?
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
4th Grade: Art Lesson D
Sharon recently spent part of the afternoon as the art docent in Jack's class. The lesson compared the art styles of realism and abstract; it used faces to contrast the two styles. Trompe l’oeil, a French phrase meaning to “trick the eye”, was also discussed. It describes a realistic style of painting in which paint on canvas appears to be the real thing.
The class looked at the paintings shown below by Thomas Sully [The Torn Hat], John Peto [Letter Rack] and Joan Miro [Portrait No. 1].
The class spent some time learning the drawing techniques of face proportion and face shapes to draw a realistic portrait. As their art project, they then drew a portrait of their Sutter's Fort character.
The class looked at the paintings shown below by Thomas Sully [The Torn Hat], John Peto [Letter Rack] and Joan Miro [Portrait No. 1].
The class spent some time learning the drawing techniques of face proportion and face shapes to draw a realistic portrait. As their art project, they then drew a portrait of their Sutter's Fort character.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
2008 AAA Baseball Game #2
Jack played in his second game of the 2008 baseball season against the Astros. It is going to be a long year. His team does not have any strong pitchers. At this level in little league, pitching is essential.
Jack hit the ball a lot better this week. He was only 1 for 3, but all of the balls were hit hard. He flied out to deep right in the his first at bat, lined the ball very hard directly at the second baseman in his second at bat and drove the ball between first and second in his last at bat. Jack scored from first on an infield error in the fifth inning.
Jack played shortstop for all five of the innings. His fielding was solid, but not spectacular. There were a couple of balls hit into short left field that if he had held on to would have been great catches. The pitchers are walking so many batters and there are so many passed balls that it is very hard for the fielders to keep their heads in the game.
Jack's team lost by the score of 22 to 12. The game only went 5 innings, but it was not over until 7:45 p.m. It was getting very dark. Their record is now 0 wins and 2 losses.
Jack hit the ball a lot better this week. He was only 1 for 3, but all of the balls were hit hard. He flied out to deep right in the his first at bat, lined the ball very hard directly at the second baseman in his second at bat and drove the ball between first and second in his last at bat. Jack scored from first on an infield error in the fifth inning.
Jack played shortstop for all five of the innings. His fielding was solid, but not spectacular. There were a couple of balls hit into short left field that if he had held on to would have been great catches. The pitchers are walking so many batters and there are so many passed balls that it is very hard for the fielders to keep their heads in the game.
Jack's team lost by the score of 22 to 12. The game only went 5 innings, but it was not over until 7:45 p.m. It was getting very dark. Their record is now 0 wins and 2 losses.
Monday, March 31, 2008
March Webelos #1 Den Meeting
Sharon took Jack to the March meeting of his Cub Scout den at Lichtenberger Park. All eight of the boys in the den showed up. They worked on the requirements for their athlete activity badge.
2008 Spring Training Photo Album
You can find a photo album with the photos and their captions at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/heringermr/SpringTraining2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Shopping for a New Car
My vehicle at this point is a 1998 Ford Explorer with 218,000 miles. Sharon bought it in January of 1999 while Wallen and I were in Washington DC visiting Nooter. At the time, Jack was 4 months old. Although it has become a game to see how many miles I can drive it, we have started to shop for a replacement.
I am leaning towards getting a hybrid SUV. We are focusing on the Toyota Highlander, Lexus RX 400h, the Ford Escape and the Chevy Tahoe. We took the Toyota Highlander Hybrid for a short test drive this afternoon. I was more impressed with it than I expected. It feels very solid, but also a lot heavier than the Explorer. The inside is bigger than I expected it to be.
I am leaning towards getting a hybrid SUV. We are focusing on the Toyota Highlander, Lexus RX 400h, the Ford Escape and the Chevy Tahoe. We took the Toyota Highlander Hybrid for a short test drive this afternoon. I was more impressed with it than I expected. It feels very solid, but also a lot heavier than the Explorer. The inside is bigger than I expected it to be.
Impromptu Dinner Party
With Drew and several of his friends in town to record at Paradise Studio on Monday and Tuesday, Sharon decided to throw together a dinner for them. Sharon made a great salad of tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil. We barbecued some steaks, baked some potatoes and cooked some asparagus coated with Panko. Dinner included a great bottle of Robert Sinskey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Vandal Vineyard) 2004. We finished the evening with a variety of after dinner drinks in the kitchen.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
2008 Soaring Eagle District Pinewood Derby
Jack and I went to the Soaring Eagle District Cub Scout Pinewood Derby competition. Unfortunately, the person that was supposed to bring the cars for our pack failed to show up. As a result, Jack and the other boys did not have their cars and could not compete.
Friday, March 28, 2008
2008 Kings versus Wizards
Drew, Max and I went to the Sacramento Kings versus Washington Wizards basketball game. The Kings lost by a score of 114 to 108.
Leading 70 to 58 halfway through the third quarter, the Kings fell apart. By the end of the third quarter, the Wizards led by a score of 82 to 79.
Former King Daruis Songaila scored 7 points in the last 59 seconds to seal the victory for the Wizards.
Both Artest and Martin played well. Ron Artest had 28 points for the Kings on 10 for 22 from the field and 7 for 7 from free throw line. Kevin Martin 25 points on 6 for 11 from the field and 12 for 14 from the charity line.
Leading 70 to 58 halfway through the third quarter, the Kings fell apart. By the end of the third quarter, the Wizards led by a score of 82 to 79.
Former King Daruis Songaila scored 7 points in the last 59 seconds to seal the victory for the Wizards.
Both Artest and Martin played well. Ron Artest had 28 points for the Kings on 10 for 22 from the field and 7 for 7 from free throw line. Kevin Martin 25 points on 6 for 11 from the field and 12 for 14 from the charity line.
2008 AAA Baseball Game #1
In a light rain, Jack played in his first game of the 2008 baseball season against the Red Sox. He moved up from AA last year to AAA this year. It is going to be more of a challenge; he is by far the smallest kid on his team.
Jack went 0 for 3 at the plate. He struck out the first two times up. In his third at bat, Jack grounded to the right side of the infield and was just barely out at first on a fielder's choice.
Jack played shortstop for five innings. He made a couple of good plays in the field. In the first inning, he was in the middle of a triple play. Jack also made a great play on a grounder hit sharply at him.
The Padres lost by a score of 7 to 4; their record for the season is 0 wins and 1 loss.
Jack went 0 for 3 at the plate. He struck out the first two times up. In his third at bat, Jack grounded to the right side of the infield and was just barely out at first on a fielder's choice.
Jack played shortstop for five innings. He made a couple of good plays in the field. In the first inning, he was in the middle of a triple play. Jack also made a great play on a grounder hit sharply at him.
The Padres lost by a score of 7 to 4; their record for the season is 0 wins and 1 loss.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Skiing at Tahoe Donner
With Jack out of school this week for spring break, Sharon and her brother Tom took Eric, Erin and Jack skiing at the Tahoe Donner Ski Resort.
After spending the day skiing, they headed to Reno and checked into the Eldorado.
They had dinner at Louis’ Basque Corner. I am pretty sure that I have been there once for pecan punches and dinner with Bowley more than 25 years ago!
After spending the day skiing, they headed to Reno and checked into the Eldorado.
They had dinner at Louis’ Basque Corner. I am pretty sure that I have been there once for pecan punches and dinner with Bowley more than 25 years ago!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
More Shows
From: Andrew Heringer
Date: Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Subject: More Shows!
Hello There,
I have some more shows lined up. they are as follows:
* = full band
California
*april 4th - sacramento - luna's cafe - 9pm - $6
april 9th - san luis obispo - frog and peach - 9:30 pm
april 10th - san luis obispo - farmer's market - 6:30 pm
*april 11th - monterey -The Black Box Cabaret - 9 pm
april 12th - folsom - it's a grind coffeehouse - 7pm
april 13th - novato - living room set - time tba
april 15th - los angeles - room 5 - 8 pm - $6
april 18th - monterey - east village coffee lounge - 8pm
New York
*may 8th - new york city - rockwood music hall - 7pm - 21 +
*may 11th - new york city - pianos - 10pm
Oregon
*may 17th - eugene - willamette valley music festival - FREE
send me an email if you have any questions about any of the shows. i have more shows posted thru August at andrewheringer.com
the full band will be getting together to record next week at Paradise Studios in sacramento.
we are going to set up, record everything at the same time and have fun with some of the songs you heard us play on the last tour. we are not sure what will come out of the recordings but i'll definitely let you know if it turns out well.
Thanks,
- Andrew D. Heringer
Date: Wed, Mar 26, 2008 at 12:18 PM
Subject: More Shows!
Hello There,
I have some more shows lined up. they are as follows:
* = full band
California
*april 4th - sacramento - luna's cafe - 9pm - $6
april 9th - san luis obispo - frog and peach - 9:30 pm
april 10th - san luis obispo - farmer's market - 6:30 pm
*april 11th - monterey -The Black Box Cabaret - 9 pm
april 12th - folsom - it's a grind coffeehouse - 7pm
april 13th - novato - living room set - time tba
april 15th - los angeles - room 5 - 8 pm - $6
april 18th - monterey - east village coffee lounge - 8pm
New York
*may 8th - new york city - rockwood music hall - 7pm - 21 +
*may 11th - new york city - pianos - 10pm
Oregon
*may 17th - eugene - willamette valley music festival - FREE
send me an email if you have any questions about any of the shows. i have more shows posted thru August at andrewheringer.com
the full band will be getting together to record next week at Paradise Studios in sacramento.
we are going to set up, record everything at the same time and have fun with some of the songs you heard us play on the last tour. we are not sure what will come out of the recordings but i'll definitely let you know if it turns out well.
Thanks,
- Andrew D. Heringer
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Hayden House
National Register of Historic Places #1984000173
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This historic place is located at 3 West 1st Street in Tempe in the county of Maricopa, Arizona. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 33° 25.763 W 111° 56.413.
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Tempe founder Charles Trumbull Hayden built a house of willow poles on this site in 1871 and erected an adobe home, store and blacksmith shop during the next two years. He married Sallie Davis in Visalia, California, and brought her here in 1876. Their son Carl, who served in the U.S. Congress for 57 years, was born here in 1877. Tempe's oldest building, which later housed the Hayden Hotel and Monti's Casa Vieja Restaurant, once was a rally place for Sallie Hayden's Tempe Suffragettes.
Monday, March 24, 2008
2008 Spring Training Day 5
With most of the group catching very early flights back to California, I purposely planned a more leisurely day. Jack and I slept in, I ran on the treadmill and we had a light breakfast at the hotel.
After checking out of the room, we went into downtown Tempe and wandered around. We located one Arizona Historical Marker and spent some time in Borders finding a book for Jack to read on the flight home.
From there, we headed to the airport and dropped off the rental car. We had an uneventful flight back and were in Sacramento before 4:00 p.m. Sharon picked us up at the airport.
After checking out of the room, we went into downtown Tempe and wandered around. We located one Arizona Historical Marker and spent some time in Borders finding a book for Jack to read on the flight home.
From there, we headed to the airport and dropped off the rental car. We had an uneventful flight back and were in Sacramento before 4:00 p.m. Sharon picked us up at the airport.
Site of Hayden's Ferry
Arizona Historical Marker
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This marker is located at 3 West 1st Street in Tempe, Arizona. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 33° 25.763 W 111° 56.413.
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200 feet northeast of this marker
Established in 1871 when the Salt River was a flowing stream and a barrier to travel, the ferry was held on course by a wire cable taut across the river. It was an important link in settling the Southwest.
Built and operated by Charles Trumbull Hayden who established the first flour mill in the Salt River Valley.
La Casa Vieja built in 1871 was the Hayden home.
Daughters of the American Revolution
1964
Sunday, March 23, 2008
2008 Spring Training Day 4 and Easter 2008
When the planning for the this year's Spring Training trip started, I failed to realize this was Easter. It was not until after we had brought the tickets for the games and plane tickets did we realize that it was Easter weekend.
I got Jack up a little after 6:00 a.m. and we went to Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Afterwards, we met up with the group and had breakfast at Harlow's Cafe. Carol found this restaurant a couple of years ago and we have been making it an annual stop ever since.
The schedule for the day called for us to see the Texas Rangers play the San Francisco Giants at Surprise. We were short one ticket for the day. Consequently, Wallen, Bill, Jack and I headed to the staduim early to buy another ticket. After buying the ticket, we watched the Giants take batting practice. We ended up with a couple of baseballs. Jack was able to get a ball signed by Erick Threets, a Giant's pitcher who was shagging balls in the outfield.
I had forgotten how nice the Surprise ball park is. It is probably my second favorite Arizona venue, behind only Maryvale.
We got to see Tim Lincecum pitch for the Giants. He pitched pretty well, but the Giants ended up losing by a score of 5 to 2.
After the game, we headed back to the hotel and hung out around the pool for the first time on the trip. For dinner, Wallen wanted to go back to the Italian restaurant that we went to last year, but it was closed. We headed into downtown Scottsdale and had dinner at the Italian Grotto.
With a number of people flying out very early in the morning (Wallen was planning to get up at 4 a.m.!), it was a fairly early night. I got Jack back to the room and in bed before 10 p.m.
I got Jack up a little after 6:00 a.m. and we went to Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Afterwards, we met up with the group and had breakfast at Harlow's Cafe. Carol found this restaurant a couple of years ago and we have been making it an annual stop ever since.
The schedule for the day called for us to see the Texas Rangers play the San Francisco Giants at Surprise. We were short one ticket for the day. Consequently, Wallen, Bill, Jack and I headed to the staduim early to buy another ticket. After buying the ticket, we watched the Giants take batting practice. We ended up with a couple of baseballs. Jack was able to get a ball signed by Erick Threets, a Giant's pitcher who was shagging balls in the outfield.
I had forgotten how nice the Surprise ball park is. It is probably my second favorite Arizona venue, behind only Maryvale.
We got to see Tim Lincecum pitch for the Giants. He pitched pretty well, but the Giants ended up losing by a score of 5 to 2.
After the game, we headed back to the hotel and hung out around the pool for the first time on the trip. For dinner, Wallen wanted to go back to the Italian restaurant that we went to last year, but it was closed. We headed into downtown Scottsdale and had dinner at the Italian Grotto.
With a number of people flying out very early in the morning (Wallen was planning to get up at 4 a.m.!), it was a fairly early night. I got Jack back to the room and in bed before 10 p.m.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
2008 Spring Training Day 3
For years, Wallen and I have run together on this and other trips. Leaving Jack at the pool with Bob and Bill, Wallen and I had a solid morning run. We ran around the outside of the ASU Campus, up to the top of Hayden Butte, along the shore of Tempe Town Lake and back up Rural Road to the hotel. In total, we covered just shy of 5 miles in 49 minutes including walking the last part of the climb to Hayden Butte.
After a quick bit to eat, we headed to the Peoria Sports Complex to see the Mariners play the Rangers. It is about a 45 minute drive from where we are staying. The Rangers won by a score of 8 to 5.
After the dinner, we headed to Doug and Sue's for dinner. They live in Glendale about ten miles from the Peoria ball park and invited everyone over for a barbecue after the game. Wallen and I played rugby with Doug in college. Although I have seen Doug a number of times over the years, I have not seen his wife Sue in more than 25 years.
They have a beautiful home along a golf course. While Jack and Pete went fishing with a neighbor, we hung out in the backyard. The temperature was perfect; the weather is one of the reasons that I continue to make the trip to Spring Training.
We finished the evening watching the NCAA basketball tournament and then the last half of the Suns versus Rockets. By the time, we drove back to the hotel and I got Jack to bed it was late...
After a quick bit to eat, we headed to the Peoria Sports Complex to see the Mariners play the Rangers. It is about a 45 minute drive from where we are staying. The Rangers won by a score of 8 to 5.
After the dinner, we headed to Doug and Sue's for dinner. They live in Glendale about ten miles from the Peoria ball park and invited everyone over for a barbecue after the game. Wallen and I played rugby with Doug in college. Although I have seen Doug a number of times over the years, I have not seen his wife Sue in more than 25 years.
They have a beautiful home along a golf course. While Jack and Pete went fishing with a neighbor, we hung out in the backyard. The temperature was perfect; the weather is one of the reasons that I continue to make the trip to Spring Training.
We finished the evening watching the NCAA basketball tournament and then the last half of the Suns versus Rockets. By the time, we drove back to the hotel and I got Jack to bed it was late...
Friday, March 21, 2008
2008 Spring Training Day 2
When we were at Spring Training last year, I started pushing the idea of a day trip to Tucson. The idea caught on and we ended up getting tickets to see the Diamondbacks versus the Dodgers at Tucson Electric Park for Friday. It is about a two hour drive south from Phoenix to Tuscon.
Jack and I took off early ahead of the group. We took a side trip to the San Xavier del Bac Mission. This historic Spanish Catholic mission is located about 10 miles south of Tucson. It was mentioned in the book Death comes to the Archbishop that I read last summer and was part of the Santa Fe Diocese in the 1850s.
Jack and I toured the church and then climbed the hill near the the mission. At the top, there was a roadrunner about five feet from us. It stood and watched us for a long time before gliding away. Jack got the biggest kick out of seeing the roadrunner and talked about it the rest of the day.
After the mission, we met up with everyone at the park. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Randy Johnson was pitching for the Diamonds. The Diamondbacks rallied to win the game by the score of 8 to 7.
Much to Jack's delight, I ended up catching a t-shirt that was thrown in the stands. We were sitting down the first base line in prime foul ball country. Towards the end of the game, a ball was fouled off straight at us. Wallen dived out of the way and it slammed into the seat that he was in.
We headed back to the Phoenix and finished the evening walking to Three Margaritas for dinner.
Jack and I took off early ahead of the group. We took a side trip to the San Xavier del Bac Mission. This historic Spanish Catholic mission is located about 10 miles south of Tucson. It was mentioned in the book Death comes to the Archbishop that I read last summer and was part of the Santa Fe Diocese in the 1850s.
Jack and I toured the church and then climbed the hill near the the mission. At the top, there was a roadrunner about five feet from us. It stood and watched us for a long time before gliding away. Jack got the biggest kick out of seeing the roadrunner and talked about it the rest of the day.
After the mission, we met up with everyone at the park. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Randy Johnson was pitching for the Diamonds. The Diamondbacks rallied to win the game by the score of 8 to 7.
Much to Jack's delight, I ended up catching a t-shirt that was thrown in the stands. We were sitting down the first base line in prime foul ball country. Towards the end of the game, a ball was fouled off straight at us. Wallen dived out of the way and it slammed into the seat that he was in.
We headed back to the Phoenix and finished the evening walking to Three Margaritas for dinner.
San Xavier del Bac Mission
National Register of Historic Places #1966000191
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This historic place is located at 1950 West San Xavier Road in the city of Tucson in the county of Pima, Arizona. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 32° 06.413 W 111° 00.477.
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Mission San Xavier del Bac was founded by the Jesuit missionary, Fr. Euseblo Kino in 1692. It formed the extreme northern thrust of Nueva Espana.
The present structure is the third, perhaps the fourth, church on the site. Consecrated by Franciscans, it was begun in 1783 and completed in 1797. One of the finest Spanish Colonial churches in the country, it is a graceful blend of Moorish, Byzantine and late Mexican Renaissance architecture.
After more than two hundred years, San Xavier del Bac Mission is a fully functioning parish church within the Diocese of Tucson.
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
Spring Training 2008 Day 1
For the third year in a row, Jack and I headed to Spring Training in Arizona. Previously, we have done it as a three day, two night sprint: flying in early in the morning; watching a game later in the day; watching a second game on day two; watching a third game on day three; and, then flying home after the third game. I decided this year to make it a more relaxed trip. We are still going to see three games, but we are going to spent five days and four nights.
Jack and I caught a mid day flight from Sacramento to Phoenix. Although a little late taking off, it was an uneventful trip. We met Wallen at the rental car terminal, picked up the rental car and headed to the hotel. The entertainment for the afternoon was Wallen getting mad at me for following the GPS to the hotel, rather than listening to his directions. The GPS dropped us right into rush hour traffic.
After checking into the hotel, the group gathered in one of the rooms to watch the NCAA tournament. This year's group includes Wallen, his brother Bob, his brother Bill, his niece Jenny, Dennis, Palmer, Ward, Jack and I. Doug, a friend of Wallen's and mine from college who lives in Phoenix, and his friend Bob have also become a regular part of the group over the last couple of years. They typically join us for a couple of evenings and at least one of the games.
We finished up the night walking to the Four Peaks Brewery for dinner.
Jack and I caught a mid day flight from Sacramento to Phoenix. Although a little late taking off, it was an uneventful trip. We met Wallen at the rental car terminal, picked up the rental car and headed to the hotel. The entertainment for the afternoon was Wallen getting mad at me for following the GPS to the hotel, rather than listening to his directions. The GPS dropped us right into rush hour traffic.
After checking into the hotel, the group gathered in one of the rooms to watch the NCAA tournament. This year's group includes Wallen, his brother Bob, his brother Bill, his niece Jenny, Dennis, Palmer, Ward, Jack and I. Doug, a friend of Wallen's and mine from college who lives in Phoenix, and his friend Bob have also become a regular part of the group over the last couple of years. They typically join us for a couple of evenings and at least one of the games.
We finished up the night walking to the Four Peaks Brewery for dinner.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
back from the Microsoft Briefing Center
We spent a second long day at the Microsoft Executive Briefing Center in Redmond. The agenda included: Microsoft Technology Roadmap; Office 2007 System and Business Process Integration; Connecting Organizations; Software Assurance Value Briefing; Unified Communications Overview; Microsoft’s Virtualization Overview; Enterprise Client Access License; and a tour of The Microsoft Center for Information.
We had a late flight back to Sacramento. After loading us on the plane, they found a problem with the back-up altimeter. They eventually decided to board us on another plane. By the time I got home, it was after 1:00 a.m.
I am still working to try and identify some key things from the briefing that I can incorporate into my world view.
We had a late flight back to Sacramento. After loading us on the plane, they found a problem with the back-up altimeter. They eventually decided to board us on another plane. By the time I got home, it was after 1:00 a.m.
I am still working to try and identify some key things from the briefing that I can incorporate into my world view.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
to the Microsoft Executive Briefing Center
Randy, Steve, Matthew, Brian, Lew, Kristen and I traveled to Redmond to meet with Microsoft at their Executive Briefing Center. The agenda for the afternoon included Microsoft in Health and Microsoft's Provider Industry Solutions Focus. After a quick trip to the Microsoft store, the presentations continued over dinner. One of the MD's working for Microsoft outlined some of their vision of the future and talked about their heatlh care products.
When I attend these types of vendor briefings, I try to find one nugget of information that I can incorporate into my thinking. Sitting here at the end of the day, I am struggling to find that nugget in today's presentations.
When I attend these types of vendor briefings, I try to find one nugget of information that I can incorporate into my thinking. Sitting here at the end of the day, I am struggling to find that nugget in today's presentations.
Monday, March 17, 2008
California Historical Landmark #812
You can log your visit to this landmark at waymark.com.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
2008 Kings versus Raptors
Jack and I went to the Sacramento Kings versus Toronto Raptors basketball game. Although they tried to give the game away, the Kings edged the Raptors by the score of 106 to 100.
With the Kings leading 48 to 33 with 4:22 left in the 2nd quarter, the Raptors went on a 16 to 5 run to close the gap to 53 to 48 at half-time. The Kings fell behind by the score of 56 to 55 with 8:48 to go in the third quarter. It was pretty close the rest of the game. The Kings would open a small lead and the Raptors would climb back into the game. With 0:22 left in the game, the Kings led by the score of 99 to 96.
Kevin Martin scored 32 points on 9 for 21 from the field and 2 for 3 from three point range. Artest had 19 points on 8 for 15 from the field, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals.
We were dissappointed that Chris Bosh did not play for the Raptors. He is out with a knee injury.
Although the attendance was announced at 13,963, it had to be one of the smallest crowds I have seen in Arco Arena in 20 plus years. My guess is that the actual number of people in the stands was less than 10,000.
With the Kings leading 48 to 33 with 4:22 left in the 2nd quarter, the Raptors went on a 16 to 5 run to close the gap to 53 to 48 at half-time. The Kings fell behind by the score of 56 to 55 with 8:48 to go in the third quarter. It was pretty close the rest of the game. The Kings would open a small lead and the Raptors would climb back into the game. With 0:22 left in the game, the Kings led by the score of 99 to 96.
Kevin Martin scored 32 points on 9 for 21 from the field and 2 for 3 from three point range. Artest had 19 points on 8 for 15 from the field, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals.
We were dissappointed that Chris Bosh did not play for the Raptors. He is out with a knee injury.
Although the attendance was announced at 13,963, it had to be one of the smallest crowds I have seen in Arco Arena in 20 plus years. My guess is that the actual number of people in the stands was less than 10,000.
California Capital Airshow
Jack and I went with Phil and Tim to the California Capital Airshow. We spent a couple of hours wandering through the statics displays, watching some of the aerial performances and getting something to eat.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
A Movie and Dinner
Leaving Jack with a sitter, we went out on a date. Looking for a light comedy, Sharon picked Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day at the Tower Theater. Sharon did not think much of the movie. About half way through, she started complaining about how slow the movie was. As we were leaving, Sharon said "well that was a wasted hour and a half." She rated it 4 1/2 on a scale of 10. Given how few movies we see in the theater, we clearly could have made a better choice.
We made a better choice for dinner. We went to the Maritime Seafood & Grill in Carmichael. Set in an odd location in a strip mall on Fair Oaks, we enjoyed the dinner and the atmosphere. Coupled with a nice bottle of Williamette Pinot Noir, Sharon had rabbit, while I had duck. This is definitely some place where we would return and recommend to others.
We made a better choice for dinner. We went to the Maritime Seafood & Grill in Carmichael. Set in an odd location in a strip mall on Fair Oaks, we enjoyed the dinner and the atmosphere. Coupled with a nice bottle of Williamette Pinot Noir, Sharon had rabbit, while I had duck. This is definitely some place where we would return and recommend to others.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Blue Angels
My lunchtime run follows a bike path around the east side of the Mather Airport.
With the Capitol Airshow this weekend, the Blue Angels were out practicing their maneuvers back and forth over the base while I was running on both Thursday and Friday; I had a great view. Several times, they came back over base as a group right on top of me.
Last year, I saw the Thunderbirds practicing. To my untrained eye, the Blue Angels were much more impressive. They were flying together in much tighter formations and several of their passes included formations with two of the fighters inverted.
According to Wikipedia, 262 pilots have flown in the Blue Angels since their inception. 26 Blue Angels pilots have been killed in air show or training accidents giving the job a 10% fatality rate!
With the Capitol Airshow this weekend, the Blue Angels were out practicing their maneuvers back and forth over the base while I was running on both Thursday and Friday; I had a great view. Several times, they came back over base as a group right on top of me.
Last year, I saw the Thunderbirds practicing. To my untrained eye, the Blue Angels were much more impressive. They were flying together in much tighter formations and several of their passes included formations with two of the fighters inverted.
According to Wikipedia, 262 pilots have flown in the Blue Angels since their inception. 26 Blue Angels pilots have been killed in air show or training accidents giving the job a 10% fatality rate!
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