We went out to karaoke tonight while visiting friends and family in San Diego. We come out here once a year and have a karaoke night. It was great fun! We went to a place called Full Circle Saloon in Santee. I sang mostly songs I've never sung in public before. I felt like challenging myself. Here's the first one, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen. A bit too low for me but came out all right. The pants I'm wearing are an art project. I'm taking a painting class, and our final project was to paint something that is not regular canvas. I chose these old pants that I love (very comfy and flattering). I fixed the bottom, where the cuffs were all frayed, by adding flowery fabric. I bought some acrylic fabric paint markers at the Blick Art Store. I also found some great patches of Van Gogh paintings. So I painted some Van Gogh flowers, and one of his self-portraits, and some lyrics from the song "Vincent." I added lots of iron on patches of flowers and other stuff. I painted other things, like my dog etc. The back is all 60's-like hippie stuff, Flower Power, Peace, All You need is love, etc. It was a lot of fun! Hope you enjoy my video.

Maybe I'm just old fashion and I do realize that many things have changed rapidly over the past decade or two, but what has always been a common courtesy amoung entertainers is to acknowledge their audience in appreciation for their applause, cheers or other forms of praising one's performance. Karaoke, is no different in my humble opinion. It may not be for pay but nonetheless, if someone has taken the time to listen to your work and leave a kind comment, some form of acknowledgement by the performer, be it a thank you or other response, is also the right thing to do. Just one man's opinion...... Thank you..