“Stick Around for Joy” is one of the first cds that I ever owned. It was released in 1992, which was probably near the high point of  popularity for the Sugarcubes, in the US. ’92 was also the year that they broke up. It obviously didn’t slow Bjork down. In fact, in my opinion, she was getting rid of the dead weight. The music was good. But the male vocals were just a little too reminiscent of Fred Schneider of the B-52s (i.e. purely obnoxious). Nonetheless, in 1992, I had no notion of a solo Bjork, so I jammed to the Sugarcubes. I have always loved something about Bjork. I think that part of it, is that she is completely crazy. I also dig her little Icelandic accent. Plus, I think that it is cool that we are practically nieghb’s, now. That whole weird movie that she did a couple of years ago with her boyfriend was also mostly shot locally (in a big warehouse with green screens) Hahahaha. Anyway, here is a cool track from “Stick Around for Joy.” Try to ignore the Fred Schneider-guy and just pay attention Bjork’s cuteness. The track is called “Lucky Night.” Give it a spin.

Reagan and I met up at the hospital today after work. Much to our joy, little Piper was awake, and still remembered who we are! Reagan arrived before I did. Apparently, when Piper saw her, she held her arms out right away. This can be a little bit dangerous, since Piper is still pretty wobbly. For the most part though, we can tell that Piper is on her way back to being herself. She got a new IV today, so that her center line can hopefully come out tomorrow. She is completely off the nitric today, and will hopefully be done with the morphine tomorrow. It seems like she is having some pretty serious withdrawals. She will be completely mellow for a stretch, then completely restless, the next. Poor little girl. We always worried about what to do if our kid became an addicted to narcotics. We just didn’t think that it would happen until at least the teens. Hehehe. Joking aside, Piper is one tough little cookie. It really was amazing to see her with her eyes open, playing with toys and tapping stuff. Her sense of humor hasn’t returned yet. But, I don’t really blame her. We are just happy that she is now doing as well as she is.

^_____Reagan, waiting for the A after our Piper visit on Sunday morning

Now that January is officially over, I’m starting to come to terms with the fact that 2010 is really here and well underway. February is going to be a big month for us. First of all, it is Reagan’s birthday is on Thursday. Woo hoo! Apparently, she is getting pissed off about people telling her that she is entering her “late twenties.” So, if you talk to her about, try to avoid that characterization.

Piper will most likely be moving back to Blythedale in the next couple of weeks (possibly next week). We are pretty excited about that, and what it represents, as far as her recovery from this illness that she has had.

Mercedes Benz Fashion week is also this month, starting next week. I’m already booked for one event, but hoping to get a couple more things lined up. There are a few possibilities in the works, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

At the end of the month, assuming that Piper is in good shape again by then, we are planning to make a stop out west, to visit our new little nieces and nephew. It will be a really huge thing for us, since my entire family will be there (except Piper ), even the ones from Alaska.

Finally, for something completely random: Check out this slide that I found on the sidewalk, over the weekend. I haven’t seen a slide in ages! Some people pick up change. I pick up this (someone’s trash). Hehehe.