Sometimes...

you just need to take a pie and blogging break.

A personal note:

My mom's cousin David passed away the other day. He was not very old. Indeed his mother, wife, and children survive him. I did not know cousin David especially well, but nevertheless he played an integral role in my life. He lent me, for an extended period of time (we had them nearly 10 years), his set of Ludwig Vistalites (file photo) from when he was in a rock band (Crossbow) with his friends in the 70's.

So I basically learned drumset on these Vistalites, and Jordan did for a time until very recently when they were returned to his family (before the recent death.) Jordan is currently borrowing my kit. Who knows what Santa has on the horizon, though.

So if you have ever appreciated my beats at all (or even if you haven't) , please offer a prayer up for the repose of his soul. Offer prayers for the family, which will surely be struggling in this difficult time.

Remember also that even a small thing you do for a friend or family member can mean more than you could ever imagine or they could ever tell you.

The obit:
Age 50, of Brownstown, December 2, 2005. Beloved husband of Patricia.
Loving son of Clara and the late Sylvester Palac. Dearest father of Eric and
Kayla. Dear brother of Christine (David) Kaliszewski, loving uncle of Keith,
Kevin and Karyn (Peter) and great-nephew Coen. Funeral service Wednesday at 11
a.m. at Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, 30895 Huron River Dr., Huron Twp., (734) 783-2646. Visitation Tuesday 1-9 p.m. Interment in St. Hedwig Cemetery.

Now I must get back to work. These pesky lab reports, man...