Bonnie Raitt and other stuff

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On May 4th I had the great pleasure of hearing Bonnie Raitt in concert for the second time. She is my favorite performer and I listen to her every day. She is both an incredible guitarist and singer, and her songs reflect a wide range of styles and moods.

The first time was in St. Louis. Not only was the concert fabulous, but I was able to dine at Riddle's Penultimate Cafe and Wine Bar, just a few blocks away. It's decor can only be described as early bowling alley. I don't think any of the furniture matches. However, the cuisine is what I would describe as contemporary American, and it's excellent.

This time was in Peoria, a town in which I don't know the restaurant scene, so nothing to report in that vein. Again, the concert was wonderful. Whenever the first few bars of "I can't make you love me" are played, the crowd goes wild. What a great ballad.

I've planted my veggies (tomatoes,peppers, chives,basil) and will also have to mow the grass for the eighth time. It's looking the best I can ever remember, thick and bright green.

Just starting to flog the golfing pill around, so I'll have many lies to tell about that sport. My buddies are playing today, but the course they selected is for masochists, if not suicidal types, so I declined the opportunity.

I'll be writing about my varied musical interests soon (4000 in itunes) , so be ready and "Rock Steady (duet by Bonnie with Brian Adams from Road Tested).

Kenabeck