Pre-scheduling this post so I can go on a pre-Mother’s Day wine tasting getaway, dates chosen at random but turning out to be the nicest week so far this year. I’m often lucky that way. If there is a post next weekend, it will also be pre-scheduled, as I will be selling books at the U District Street Fair all day Saturday and Sunday. Find me in the Author Event Network booth!

If you are able, please buy these bands’ music and merch. And … hit the follow button at the lower right to never miss a post.

Call It Mango
A quick and easy way to update your mom’s beloved orange crocheted afghan from the ’70s.

Disco Clam
Event series, not a band, but close enough! This is one mollusc that was meant to have something musical in the land of Ivar named for it.

Orange Comfort
Your mom’s beloved crocheted afghan from the ’70s. Does not actually need an update.

Pseudo Saint
When your mom is having one of those days, displaying virtue in public but losing it in private. Did you ruin her beloved crocheted afghan from the ’70s?

Sour Fuzz
The result when you spill your Crush on your mom’s beloved crocheted afghan from the ’70s.

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