The Many Faces of Cora Adair

Our little girl is growing up SO SO FAST! And more than anything, its exciting to see the changes and incremental nuances of how she's developing. You can watch her face and body language and see that she really "get's it." See what I mean...

#1...this is Cora interested and timidly closing in on whatever she is finding amusing. (in this case, its a black snake at the local conservation area)

#2...this is Cora saying, "Dad, look, I found the snake and I'm not 1/2 as scared of it as you are!" But inside I'm saying, "Cora, I'm wiser and have thought this whole snake thing through, long and hard, and yes they are terrible creatures. Just give it time and we'll condition the fear into you."

#3...Cora is telling the world how cool, mature, and magnificently brave she is...that her dad needs to sack-up and embrace the reptile world.

#4...Cora is destined to be a spy (a very cheerful spy). Here is her "sneaking up" pose as she quietly, and happy/enthusiastically stalks a goat.


#5...Here Cora is beside herself re-filling the new bird feeder in our backyard. She is a lover of life...a life-lover...and a feeder of birds...a bird-feeder (Ranger Rick would be proud - not to be confused with my uncle Rick, he collects Harley Davidson spark plugs...not cool Rick)

Welp, that's that for today. It wasn't long ago that Cora just tagged along for the ride. Now she drives the trip...what a great girl!!!

Peace,
One proud Dad!

Awesomeness!

Hope you enjoyed!
-Ross

3 things on my mind

Today there's lots on my mind. But in keeping the blog more brief, i'll focus on 3 things.

1. SNOW
2. OPENING DAY CARDINALS
3. MY CRAPPY VIOLIN

#1 - ummmm, its April 6th and its freezing cold (windchill is in the TEENS) and its snowing in in STL! there's really nothing else to say about that. Al Gore, you're full of crap!
#2 - today is opening day for CARDINALS BASEBALL!!! Because I work in ministry, I get 2 free standing room tickets to every home game...awesome! Last year we went to 20 games and this year we plan to hit at least that many. Needless to say, I'm pumped!
#3 - So, if you've ever been to one of my concerts, you'll know that the electric violin jam sessions are a mainstay in my set and music. That's how I'm able to stretch a 10 song set into 3 hrs of rock-a-liscious rockdom. Welp, my violin crapped out on Saturday night. I had 200+ screaming fans and I couldn't deliver (SUCK!) So I changed the set on the fly and did the whole, stripped down, calm, singer/songwriter set, and inside I died a little. Oh well, I suppose it happens from time to time. It is quite amazing that in 9 years of touring 100+ shows p/year, this is the 1st time its happened.So, that's that.

Peace,
Ross

Setlist...10 songs...3 hours...

So Friday night I played at The Ice House (Lake of the Ozarks). That consisted of a 3 hour set. I thought to myself, "how few songs can I possibly play to fill 3 hours?" Welp, here's how...-Ross

Griffin House (props)

From time to time I like to give props to cool artists I run into or hear in concert. Today's shout out goes to Griffin House. He's an artist out of Nashville doing something a little different than the stereotypical singer/songwriter.

Actually, my buddy Jeremy Irwin's brother, Jeff plays bass in Griffin's band. Griffin House is a rootsy, Americana band. His newest album, Flying Upside Down is a good listen. Check it out and enjoy.

If you happen to be in the St. Louis area, he'll be performing at the Duck Room in University City Sunday at 8PM along w/ 9 other great Nashville artists. I'll be there.

Peace and have a wonderful weekend!
-R

My Daughter, The ArtEEst

That's right, Cora made her artistic debut today with Kate at the St. Louis Zoo. I can see it now...gallery presentations, philanthropic balls, cartoons in the New Yorker. And today each of you get to share in the moment of where it all began.

Horizontal and vertical lines, multi-colored, and I might add "multi-talented." Welp, by now you know I'm proud of my little artEEst (you have to say it that way too in order to get the full effect).

Smiling,
one proud dad

p.s. she didn't write her name...not yet...we'll save that for next week

Maybe the best car EVER...!

Ummmm, why didn't this alliance happen years ago??? Seem's like such a perfect match.

I can't tell you how many times I hear my friends saying, "well, we really just settled for the Honda, we were hoping for a Fiat." Or maybe, "ya, the Jeep is nice, but that Fiat was just so much more car."

Oh right, that never happened - because my friends aren't idiots.

I bet Chrysler is sleeping much better now. Crisis solved. Thank you Italy! (for pasta and the Fiat)

-Ross