How to Lose 5 lbs. in 3 Days; RIP Richard Bell

So at around 2pm on Friday afternoon I began to get chills and fever at work. I knew I had come down with S's stomach malady! I went home and spent all night feverish, chilled, and with stomach pains, among other lovely symptoms. My gig was supposed to happen on Friday night too, but in the traditional vein of drummers and, well, other kinds of musicians, the drummer that Jimmy had supposedly found never even showed up for rehearsal on Thursday night. So the gig was going to be a trial-run of sorts anyway, and I didn't feel bad at all for having to miss it.

Saturday a.m. I felt a tiny bit better but could still not stomach the thought of food. S ended up not going to work b/c when he called in, the phone conversation between him and his manager was not at all pleasant. He did not bother to share the details with me. So I spent the day lying on the couch and since S was finally feeling better himself, he was in and out of the house all day long. Later, Mano came over and brought me some cake by request; it was the only thing I could think of to stomach! And I digested it just fine!

Sunday a.m. I felt even better and even went to La Mad. with S, but only nibbled on some bread with jam, a few bites of potato, and lots of water. Then I heard the voicemail from L., telling me that our precious, beloved Richard Bell had recently died. I remembered all the wonderful memories I'd had of spending just a little time on and off with Richard, all the way from Houston to New York to Austin. He was the one that dragged me backstage at the Austin Music Hall during SXSW so that he could proudly show off my hip tattoo to Los Lobos. Cesar Rosas and David Hidalgo squinted at it, and then Cesar said, "Whoa!!! Hey, we want to be on the other hip!"

Long day today. Tonight is my monthly Sheriff's Dept. meeting. Then I owe Mudflap a meal as thanks for coming to court last week. I'm sure he and I will go to Hard Rock w/D. like we always do. I just hope I'm in the mood for eating b/c their potato skins sure would hit the spot. Too greasy, though?