Craft Fairs this summer!
Mar. 12th, 2025 11:06 pmDear Friends,
Thanks for finding me here again!
I've applied for a craft fair booth at Sunriver Art Fair in August. My next application will be for a Craft Fair in Corvallis. Both of these shows are pretty close by: I'll have to keep detailed vehicle records for tax purposes, and I will have a more complicated tax return than I have for years, and might actually GET a return: this year I'm paying federal AND state taxes. My status as an independent contractor really requires a better record of expenses that I can claim as deductions.
I haven't done much to protest the new administration, but i didn't buy anything February 28th, as part of an "action", I feel like this was not any kind of a statement with impact. Boycotts are just not the most effective, I don't believe the "Left" has those kinds of concentrated numbers that can make themselves known. Most people are just living paycheck to paycheck and don't have time, energy or faith in any systems for rebellion, and yes, a lot of people actually support the goals and agendas of this "elected government"
March 15th has been set as a day of action. There have already been massive, widespread protests, to denounce The Potus, Musk's destruction and to show support for Ukraine. One easy action any of us can take, is to mail a postcard to the Potus for March 15th. I doubt this will make the news, but please try to participate, its important that we use all available avenues to voice our protest.
I went to the Salty Dog Cruise AGAIN! I had a great time, met a bunch of cool people, saw concerts non-stop. I did not do any onshore excursions this time, as money was a little tight. Things were a little different on the boat this year, Dave King and Bridget Regan were NOT on board, as Dave is dealing with a very major health issue, felt kind of top-secret, I hope its something he can recover from and continue to perform. Nathen Maxwell is on the wagon, as well. I'm very proud of him, and likely following in his footsteps a bit, I've been cutting down on alcohol quite a bit, and taking a break for the rest of March.
Lil Mort will be playing an "Irish" set at Cowfish Dance Club Monday for St Patrick's Day, this means that I will sing a bit, in addition to my banjo duties
mostly covers of The Pogues
Rare Ould Times by The Dubliners
General Guinness
The Good Ship Venus (aka friggin in the riggin)
More Pricks Than Kicks by Shane McGowan and the Popes
I hope you're all thriving despite the world being upside-down right now.
❤️
Thanks for finding me here again!
I've applied for a craft fair booth at Sunriver Art Fair in August. My next application will be for a Craft Fair in Corvallis. Both of these shows are pretty close by: I'll have to keep detailed vehicle records for tax purposes, and I will have a more complicated tax return than I have for years, and might actually GET a return: this year I'm paying federal AND state taxes. My status as an independent contractor really requires a better record of expenses that I can claim as deductions.
I haven't done much to protest the new administration, but i didn't buy anything February 28th, as part of an "action", I feel like this was not any kind of a statement with impact. Boycotts are just not the most effective, I don't believe the "Left" has those kinds of concentrated numbers that can make themselves known. Most people are just living paycheck to paycheck and don't have time, energy or faith in any systems for rebellion, and yes, a lot of people actually support the goals and agendas of this "elected government"
March 15th has been set as a day of action. There have already been massive, widespread protests, to denounce The Potus, Musk's destruction and to show support for Ukraine. One easy action any of us can take, is to mail a postcard to the Potus for March 15th. I doubt this will make the news, but please try to participate, its important that we use all available avenues to voice our protest.
I went to the Salty Dog Cruise AGAIN! I had a great time, met a bunch of cool people, saw concerts non-stop. I did not do any onshore excursions this time, as money was a little tight. Things were a little different on the boat this year, Dave King and Bridget Regan were NOT on board, as Dave is dealing with a very major health issue, felt kind of top-secret, I hope its something he can recover from and continue to perform. Nathen Maxwell is on the wagon, as well. I'm very proud of him, and likely following in his footsteps a bit, I've been cutting down on alcohol quite a bit, and taking a break for the rest of March.
Lil Mort will be playing an "Irish" set at Cowfish Dance Club Monday for St Patrick's Day, this means that I will sing a bit, in addition to my banjo duties
mostly covers of The Pogues
Rare Ould Times by The Dubliners
General Guinness
The Good Ship Venus (aka friggin in the riggin)
More Pricks Than Kicks by Shane McGowan and the Popes
I hope you're all thriving despite the world being upside-down right now.
❤️