tag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:/blogs/news-n-other-stuff?p=2News 'N Other Stuff2019-05-14T06:47:05-07:00Pamela Thomas-Martinfalsetag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/51420582018-03-22T08:27:21-07:002023-12-10T08:57:58-08:00What's going on?<p>Wow! It's been quite a while since I posted any news. Haven't had too much going on here this past winter. Spring is here again finally so things will be picking up! I'm playing at Tri City Tap & Barrel on m onday 3/26 in support of Christine Brown for Congress. If you live in my corner of Washington you already know her. She's been a longstanding member of the Tri Cities and has always been there for our community! Totally support her bid for some new leadership in the State House of Representitives. If you're in the area come by and give her an ear. Really listen to the sensible solutions she has i mind.</p>
<p>In other news I have started livestreaming on Periscope.tv and find it fun. It's a great way to see and hear what's going on all over the world. I've already discovered some great musicians. Check it out and if you like maybe you can follow me there too and catch live broadcasts with sneak peeks at new songs, behind the scenes stuff and you never know. Here's a link to yesterday's broadcast: </p>
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<p> </p>Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/47287262017-05-31T11:56:26-07:002022-08-11T00:52:30-07:00Studio time!<p>Yes I'm pretty pumped! Going into the studio to start recording on Monday! Just got hired to host another jam in Kennewick and the calendar is fast filling up! And I'll be on the road quite a bit too! I'm in Ellensburg, Dayton and Seattle in June so lots of road trips! I'm so very lucky to do what I love and be able to share it! Thanks so much to all of you without your support I couldn't do it! June schedul;e as of now. Check back as I'm adding new shows frequently!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/0a33a1e61deab09f4cdaa2e45c26ee915ca3b5ce/original/june-2017-show-poster.jpg?1496256845" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/46456022017-03-25T10:26:15-07:002022-08-11T00:53:58-07:00Tonight @ Old Skools in Ellensburg!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/5a4f0e6452419d2548b527aa8cf14ed89a0bb24f/original/17362717-1942902345923646-2649165944463396407-n.jpg?1490462631" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/45008622016-12-07T12:22:07-08:002022-05-28T03:54:16-07:00BRRRRR! Baby it's cold outside!<div style="text-align: center;"> </div><br>Hey everybody it's winter. Once again time for cold and that white substance that falls from the sky of which we do not speak. As you might have gathered I'm no fan of cold weather but it's here anyway!<br><br>A lot of cool stuff going on though! Tonight is our weekly open mic at the American Legion and from what I hear it's going to be a great night. Saturday I'll be back solo for the dinner set at Sapolil Cellars. Love that place! Tuck Foster & the Tumblin Dice are the late night act so you'll want to hang around for some booty shakin' blues! I'm at Sapolil every Saturday in December except the 24th they will be closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.<br><br>Next week I'm playing at Copper Top Tap House 8-10. And of course I'm gearing up for WinterHop next month in thre 'Burg! If I stay busy enough maybe I'll forget it's cold out. Hope you all stay warm and dry and have a great holiday season no matter what or how you celebrate!<br><br>PamelaPamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/42294622016-06-14T10:54:17-07:002023-05-11T20:34:36-07:00My crazy musical life....<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/6c1953d0d218a0ff2f6a2af2a9a1f2aed7aaa50e/original/a-new-design-11.jpg?1465926420" class="size_l justify_center border_" />This Week is going to be completely over the top! Yeah Open MIc tomorrow as always and Thursday I'm in Spokane with my friend and fellow trubador, Tommy Gantt in his acoustic showcase at Viking Bar & Grill. Seriously stoked to play this show. Tommy G is the real deal and it will be fun to play on his turf this time. Friday I'll be in Moscow, Idaho at Martin's Square! It should make for a great time as well. my forst time in Moscow and I understand there is a big art show going on in town that weekend so crowds will likely be large and hungry for music. I will dispense as needed. Here is the poster for June shows wow! Thanks so much to all the good people who come out to shows and open mics and all the venues that host live music and the staff who has to put up with all of the above! You are what makes it worth it!Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/42196032016-06-08T10:57:31-07:002022-05-09T09:55:29-07:00Summertime is Music Madness!<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/ae63e7a5439a2cde348b811703819c85a41ecfe1/original/170919-summertime.jpg?1465408544" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></div><br><br>Going to be a great summer. I can tell already! This week I host Open Mic at American Legion tonight. ON Friday I'll be at The Market on the Parkway (Farmers Market) in Richland! I'll be on the North end near the fountain. Stop by and say hi! <br><br>Next week is going to be awesome too! Open Mic on Wed. Spokane on Friday with my friend Tommy G at Viking Bar & Grill and then Friday I'll be in Moscow., Idaho at Martin's Square providing musicis while the Art Walk takes place. Super stoked!<br><br>I hope you and yours are enjoying this Summer and I hope it is the best ever!<br><br>Pam<br> Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/41826422016-05-16T08:28:27-07:002017-01-12T07:33:31-08:00This week is going to rock!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/0a79f0f6a3aa83902c6bee3b78637ee34aa7111d/original/13077332-1016882085015269-584559890-n.jpg?1463412000" class="size_l justify_center border_" />So yeah, it's Monday again. Never really a favorite of well, anybody. The week is shaping up to be awesome though so I'll take Monday as a day before get your stuff together kinda day. Tomorrow night is one of my favorite artists, Talia Keys, here from Utah to melt faces and spread all around good vibes! Myself along with local favs Lorraine Simpson and Mondo Ray will be supporting and opening the show. I can't wait! Love, love, love Talia and her music and I'm super excited to be involved with this show!<br><br>Wednesday is Musician's Circle/Open Mic at American Legion Post 34 and Saturday I'm filling in for my friend Vaughn Jensen as guest host at R. F. McDougall's. Sounds like a great week filled with music and friends. Just the way I like it! <br><br>Be good to each other and follow your own beats!<br><br>PamelaPamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/41701942016-05-07T13:48:04-07:002022-05-11T03:20:44-07:00Spokane Peeps!I'm playing at the new Bonefish Grill in Spokane tonight. It's in the Northtown Mall and has the same great food as the one in Tri-Cities! & - 10pm come out and we can catch up and I'll sing a song just for you!Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/41527902016-04-25T11:21:40-07:002022-05-29T14:26:34-07:00Summertime is comingThis week's schedule as of now. Spring and summer means things can and will be added all the time so check back. <br><br>So Wednesady night American Legion Post #34 Musician's Circle/Open Mic 5-9ish<br>Thursday in Walla Walla at The Olive marketplace Cafe 6-8pm <br>Friday I'll be headed to Portland with my friend and loval Fav, Bridgette Austin we will play the early sets right before Folk Duo Fox & Bones! <br>I am so stoked to be playing at the Jade Lounge! I can hardly wait!<br><br>Pamela<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/3c7685b84f2bd87ead705f49aca8c4f6d9080fc2/original/a-new-design.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/41218392016-04-05T12:53:15-07:002017-01-12T07:33:31-08:00Portland I'm comin for you!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/3c7685b84f2bd87ead705f49aca8c4f6d9080fc2/original/a-new-design.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/41053142016-03-25T10:58:44-07:002022-03-16T22:50:30-07:00Spring has sprung!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/feb7b43f62ef6a9ab3308b417e136cdfeed11d54/original/spring-02.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><br>Lots of great stuff on the horizon! Now that the weather finally decided to warm up things are excelerating! Show schedule for April is looking great! Moreshows will be added later but it's looking like a great month so far!<br> <br> 4 / 2 Gordon Estate Wine Bar in Pasco ............................................ 7-10pm<br> 4 / 3 in studio to record In My Hometown/Photo Shoot<br> 4 / 6 American Legion Musician's Circle.............................................. 5-9pm<br> 4 / 8 Charbonneau Retirement Viiliage................................................. 4-5pm<br> 4 / 9 RF McDougall's Guest Hosting Jam.................................................9pm<br> 4 / 13 American Legion Musician's Circle..................................................5-9pm<br> 4 / 20 American Legion Musician's Circle..................................................5-9pm<br> 4 / 23 Private Party................................................................................. 5-8pm<br> 4 / 27 American Legion Musician's Circle.................................................. 5-9pm<br> 4 / 28 Olive Martketplace Cafe..................................................................6-8pm<br> 4 / 29 Jade Lounge Portland w/ Bridgette Austin and Fox and Bones............6-8pm<br><br>Hope to see you at one or more of these events and catch up! <br><br>Pam<br> <br> Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/40892662016-03-15T13:17:34-07:002017-01-12T07:33:31-08:00Wednesday NightMusician's Circle/Open Mic<div style="text-align: justify;">
<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="lWpTz9kISlo" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/lWpTz9kISlo/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lWpTz9kISlo?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>So tomorrow is Wed. and that means more of this kind ostuff will be happening! We have quite a nice little community that has developed over the last year. Lots of talented ,musicians and great people hanging out togther and enjoying a mid-week gathering. I'll be bringing my camcorder again this week to catch some more great performances and collaborations. You never know who will show up or what will be played next! </div>Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/40692552016-03-02T09:00:04-08:002021-09-18T02:09:17-07:00Music, music and more music! Your perscription is ready!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/74f44360bb69da7c81591d0311c039be16342408/original/music.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Ah..... MUSIC is the love of my life! Well my husband is the love of my life as far as people go but music has been there for me from the very beginning. My Dad played drums and upright bass. As an infant thy used to take me to the bars he was playing in in my little carrier. It was the 60's folks carseats did not exist yet haha! Mom was a singer with a beautiful soprano. She said I would sleep through most of the gig and wake up on the ride home. Probabaly mad the music stopped.<br><br>This week is going to be a blast! Musician's Circle Open Mic tonight at the American Legion in Pasco and Friday I'll be back in Walla Walla for a show at Sinclaire Estate Vineyards. If you haven't been there yet you should check it out! They have wonderful wines and an awesome staff but the best thing is the set up! This IS a tasting room but during music events it becomes more of a listening room. All the chairs face the stage area and people actually listen to the music instead of talking over it. Love, love, love Sinclaire for that and many other reasons. Seriously feels great to have an audience so tuned in. While your there make a day of it. Walla Walla has so much to offer. Not only tons of wineries and vineyards but they have great respect for art and music and basicly anything culture related. Historical district is filled with cool little shops and tasting rooms ect. located in these beautiful old buildings that they refuse to tear down and replace. Good for Walla Walla on that score! No need to replace something if it still functions well.<br><br>Ok enough for now as I need to get to work on some new music that's begging to be finished/polished up! See you tonight or hopefully Friday! Thanks to all you wonderful people whgo make me want to keep going. Your support means more than you will ever know! Take care of yourselves and be kind to someone who doesn't expect kindness today! It will change your life and maybe theirs too. <br><br>PamPamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/40645162016-02-28T11:12:18-08:002023-12-10T11:27:55-08:00Thank You Bonefish and all my amazing friendsFun night at the Bonefish. Place was packed and then I had a steady stream of friends coming by to wish me happy birthday and such too so it was a great time all around. I got to sing both of my new originals and a new cover that went over really well. I always like the rush of performing songs the first time even if it doesn't always go as planned lol. The great thing about it is if you mi\x up verses nobody will ever know unless you admit it publicly like I just did haha! <br><br>Definitely had a great show and a great birthday! As I'm fond of saying "I don't mind my age I just want to stop growing" BadaBing I'm here all week.<br><br>I am so blessed to have a wondefull, supportive husband who helps me follow my dream. Not to mention the friends, family and this crazy musician's life that I waited so long to pursue! I must be on the right track because the blessings and the great people just keep coming into my life! Thank you to all of you who make this possible by being there and supporting me on this journey. I makes it that much more worth it!<br><br>PamelaPamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/40599592016-02-25T10:13:58-08:002017-01-12T07:33:31-08:00Loving my crazy life!Great jam at the American Legion last night! Maybe one of our best yet! Next Wednesday makes it a year since we started this project and it's has grown into a fun little community of it's own! Had some great musicians there last night. I'm working on polishing my new songs up to video standards so stay tuned I'll be posting the soon!<br><br>Saturday is my birthday and I have a last minute booking at Bonefish Grill so that = Bang Bang Shrimp + Happy Hour drink prices all night long and lots of tunes from my trio. You know me, Fiona (my Guitar) and Lelani (My Ukulele) lol. but it will be in duos as I can't play both at once haha! Come out and celebrate another trip around the sun with me! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/15adcb600a35b7cb58473da667060d34a32d3b6c/original/5547447254-02cc1a464c-z.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/40211402016-02-02T13:25:20-08:002017-01-12T07:33:30-08:00Stay Tuned!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/e5b0a1a7be90b638427abcfb77c087ada606818a/original/justenteredtdcc-socialfb-1200x630px.jpg?1454448268" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/40174902016-01-31T12:02:18-08:002016-01-31T12:02:18-08:00Here we go!<span class="font_large">So January is quickly fading away and I'm running around like a crazy person trying to meet deadlines. (As ALWAYS I put things off till it's down to the wire.) I'll check back when I've actually completed these projects, hopefu;;y before the deadlines. Ha ha! Meantime I'm looking forward to Wedneday night! I hear some new talent is coming in! <br><br>I guess I better get back to my last minute rush to deadline!<br><br>Pamela</span><br> 3:11Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/40038122016-01-23T10:11:33-08:002021-06-18T23:21:45-07:00Bright Eyes Cover<div style="text-align: justify;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="i0b31fCnWvA" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/i0b31fCnWvA/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i0b31fCnWvA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>
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<br>Just thought i'd share this one from last summer. You know when it was warm? Ah, summer....... </div><!-- more -->Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/40025982016-01-22T12:04:08-08:002021-09-09T06:41:39-07:00Jam last night at Sapolil Cellars in Walla Walla was packed with talent!<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/15c7636933a9aa39adda96596dfc773a9d975c5e/original/20160121-225421.jpg?1453480453" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Photo Credit Jeri Goodwin-Akari of Cherished Moments Photography</p></div>
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<span class="font_large"><strong>It was a great night for sure! Mondo Ray hosted and there were musicians from all over the area killin' it. Art Bennett and his girl Julie Dunkle went with us to WW where he showed the drums who's boss and we had a great time listrning to all the other musicians that shared their talents last night! </strong></span><br><br><strong><span class="font_large">As if the night wasn't already awesome I got booked for a residency in December for Saturday nights! I'll be playing the dinner set solo from 6-8 every Saturday in December! I did it a couple of years ago in June and it was a great experience. Not only is Sapolil a great place to play the crowds and staff are top notch and I'll get to see some wondefull artists that will play the late sets and hopefully make some great connections.<br><br>Looking to finish out some dates on the west coast so I can put the whole spring tour together. If you know of a place that might be a good fit please hit me up in the comments or on my contact page. I'm looking to play as many places as I can throughout April - June. Chomping at the bit to get out there and live the dream to the max! I'm open to all kinds of venues and even house concerts as long as it's a good fit for my music. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions!</span></strong><br><br> </div>Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/39865022016-01-13T07:12:08-08:002016-01-13T07:12:08-08:00Winter Hop Time!Jan. 13, 2016<br><br>Well this is one of the few things I actually like about winter. The Winter Hop Brew Fest in historic downtown Ellensburg is a fun and well run event that I am proud to say I have been involved with for the last four years now. If you've never been I'll fill you in. There are I think 14 venues this year and each one has different live music as well as different breweries and beers to taste. This is a sell out event every year and great fun watching the peeps go around to each venue tasting and listening with their pretzle necklaces and Winter Hop tasting glasses. At least if nothing else the city of Ellensburg has found a redeeming quality to January besides the New Year! <br><br>I guess you can probably tell I'm not much of a winter person lol. I do love playing shows though no matter the weather. I play and write music for myself but YOU folks make it worth the effort! Be kind to each other and have a great day! Stay warm!<br><br>Pamela2:47Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/39690242016-01-01T05:52:21-08:002020-09-18T21:16:55-07:00Happy New Year! 2016 is going to ROCK!Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year with many blessings! 2015 was a crazy, busy, sometimes unbelievably great (pinch me is this real) kind of year for me! 2016 is shaping up to be even better and I can hardly wait to get started. 5:48 am here and I'm working on my year planner. If you have a place you'd like to see me play lt me know in the comments or send me a message on my contact page. I would love to hear from you!<br><br>PamPamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/39672502015-12-23T09:25:53-08:002023-12-10T08:57:52-08:00Merry Christmas to all of you! <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/4b288e62eec2c5c34ebfd37a74fb3362244d360f/original/merry-christmas-wallpaper-74089.jpg?1450891533" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Getting ready for the pre-Christmas jam at American Legion Post 34 tonight! Always a great time with friends and live music! If you're i the Tri Cities area come by and check it out! 6pm <br><br>And to all of you Mr. Bill and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Spread the love and share the music 'cuz it heals us all!<br><br>Love Pamela<br> Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/39590282015-12-10T12:06:41-08:002015-12-10T12:06:41-08:00Thank you!<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="m17m3kEahKQ" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/m17m3kEahKQ/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/m17m3kEahKQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br>Here's a snippet of a Janis cover for you! HUGE thank you to all who came out to the American Legion last night! So much fun and a great crowd not to mention all the wonderful musicians and music! This is really becoming more of a community gathering than anything! So blessed to have a weekly event like this one! It's a busy season but never too busy for friends or music! Much love!<br><br>PamelaPamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/39434632015-12-01T11:04:45-08:002017-01-12T07:33:30-08:00December already!This year has really gone by quick! Personally, I could do without the cold and the hot and come to think of it I'd like to re-locate to a place where it stays between 45 - 85 year round. Is that too much to ask? Yeah I guess it is lol. <br><br>Had a great night at Bonefish Saturday! Place was packed! Tommorrow night is the Musician's Circle Open Mic at American Legion in Pasco! We have a lot of fun and great music every week starting at 6!<br><br>Stay warm and reach out to someone today! We all need that connection, compassion and empathy for others can often seem scarce these days. Be the one to start something positive. AND... support live music EVERYWHERE!<br><br>Pamela<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/1c8945e20624190935561314dace473e1001116f/original/snowflake-pictures.jpg?1448996663" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/39392662015-11-28T18:55:00-08:002022-02-22T09:11:56-08:00Heading outOn the way to Bonefish grill. I'm playing solo from 7:30 - 10:30 and after that I'm going to do my best to make it R.F. McDougalls for the jam and Vaughn Jense's Birthday celebration. Sure to be a star studded event so don't miss out. Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/39379262015-11-27T10:31:17-08:002023-09-19T07:00:40-07:00The Day AfterThe Tri-Cities is home to some really wonderful people! Huge thank you to all who came and made it a night to remember at American Legion Post 34 on Wednesday night! We had a pretty good crowd considering the hoiliday and folks being busy and out of town. Still had a good showing and lots of great music! Special Thank you to our friends Rigo and Michelle who stopped in to donate a very genrous full turkey dinner before they headed out of town! They wanted to make sure they made someoen else's holiday a bit better. That's the spirit of giving we were going for for sure. We collectes food and cash for the cause and had a great time as well! (See photo below by Michelle Mcleod)<br><br>If you're ready to fight off the turkey coma I'm playing at Bonefish Grill Saturday night 7:30 - 10:30pm. Come out and enjoy some seafood or All Day happy hour drink specials and bug Mr. Bill whilst I serenade you! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/64cbf82f4c06b7504e315568e0e952330d73409c/original/12294752-145978169095944-6149610280704078483-n.jpg?1448648876" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/39351342015-11-25T11:54:37-08:002020-12-13T00:08:48-08:00Here we go!<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="dST0BkrAQmA" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/dST0BkrAQmA/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dST0BkrAQmA?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br><br>Tonight I'll be leading the Share the Gratitude Jam at American Legion Post 34 with a great group of local musicians! We are collecting cash and items for the homess Vets while supporting local live music! We start at 6pm! <br><br>Thursday will be the best Thanksgiving ever! There I just claimed it for all of you! Have a safe and Hhappy one and share some gratitude with someone in need. The world needs more sharing.<br><br>I'll be at Bonefish Grill Saturday night enjoying the many scrumptious menu choices and as always, the Salmon Creek Cabernet! <br>Come say hi and shake off the turkey coma and I'll sing one just for you! 7:30 - 10:30<br> Pamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/39331322015-11-24T10:47:35-08:002017-01-12T07:33:30-08:00Time for Hot Cocoa (perhaps even Ski Lifts?)<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/757db787f825497dfb85fc4ad01ab8f063eb966e/medium/6a00d8341c61d153ef015436917317970c.jpg?1448390290" class="size_m justify_right border_" />Since we have our first snow of the season along with some yukky freezing rain I elect to spend the day inside wrapped up in a blanket with my doggies. And.... hot cocoa is definitely on the list perhaps with a shot of the <em>awesome</em> homemade peppermint schnapps my dear friend Lisa gave us! Should warm the bones nicely don'tcha think? <br><br>While I'm warming my ones I'm thinking of what I can throw in the donation bag for tommorrow's Share the Gratitude Jam at American Legion Post 34. We are collecting cash donations as well as non-perishable foods (canned and dry goods) and hygene and cleaning supplies which will all be donated to homeless Veterans and their families, Hope to see you there and I hope we collect lots of great stuff for the Vets! <br><br>Off to make cocoa!<br><br>PamelaPamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/39312412015-11-23T12:04:38-08:002022-05-27T01:11:27-07:00HappY Thanksgiving!Nov 23, 2015<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/183578/53356027bdfb74c52cd8e182b181aca6b543ad7c/original/thanksgiving.jpg?1448308928" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Happy Thanksgiving! While we bustle around and plan out our holiday menus and thaw out our turkeys it's important to remember the <em>spirit of the season. </em>Namely, gratitude. Being greatful for what we have and sometimes even for what we don't. Being greatful and mindful of those who have less. Hopefully we can share some of our gratitude as well as much needed connections and togetherness that sadly, many are missing this time of year. Many are dealing with loss of loved ones or loss of a job, home or fransportation all of which are so important especially during these winter months.<br><br>Wednesday night we will have our normal open mic at the American Legion Post 34 and we will be collecting donations of non-perishable foods (canned or dry goods) as well as hygene and cleaning products for homelss Vest and their families. I will also have a set-up fpr Cash Donations to go directly to the Legion's program for homeless Vets. Many of these folks and their families have sacrificed so much for all of us and now are in need of help. It is the very least we can do. Share the Gratitude.<br><br><br><br>PamelaPamela Thomas-Martintag:pamelathomasmartin.com,2005:Post/39265372015-11-21T17:06:54-08:002015-11-21T17:06:54-08:00Share the gratitude<strong>November 25th 6-9PM<br>Sharing The Gratitude Jam for Homeless and Injured Vets and their families</strong><br>Rather than have a potluck or turkey party let's make this pre-Thanksgiving open mic about the spirit of gratitude and sharing. Bring a canned food or dry goods donation and help us raise money for homeless and injured veterans and their families. Especially during the holidays it's hard to be festive if you are struggling already. Help those who have done so much and sacrificed so much for all of us and our freedom. Bring your voices and instruments and/or ears and enjoy some great music and hang with the cool kids while you support a great cause!Pamela Thomas-Martin