Hey, Drummers of the World!

How about when you're done playing, you flip the switch on your snare drum so that it doesn't rattle and buzz all night?

International Women's Day

was yesterday. One TV network commemorated it by showing a Hooters beach sports tournament.

Even though Commander Ray once said

"Spare change? What is spare change?" I will sometimes give out a few quarters to panhandlers if they ask nicely enough. One rule of thumb, though: I never give them anything if their shoes are in better condition than mine.