May | 2015 | moonieandme

Moonie & Allysen Callery

Posted on May 10, 2015 by annierhodeisland

Moonie and I love Allysen Callery. Self-proclaimed “quiet music for a loud world,” she consistently features a beautifully lilting voice and soft, melodic fingerpicking that make every performance feel like an intimate gift from her soul to yours. She’s one of my absolute favorites on the Rhode Island folk scene.

Last night, after enjoying Allysen’s otherworldly music, Moonie got a special treat. Allysen fondly gathered him in her lap along with an array of little candles. As she was wearing a long black dress and as she’d mentioned during her set that someone had accused her (in a good way, there’s a story there) of being a witch, I had to ask, “Are you putting a spell on Moonie? What is it?”

Without missing a beat her sweet voice responded, “I’m wishing Moonie joy and a lifetime of finding things to do.”

The spell is already coming true. Thank you, Allysen.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 10, 2015 by annierhodeisland

What a sweetie! Moonie made me Mother’s Day breakfast in bed.

Except I wasn’t in bed at the time. And it was less breakfast than a little bowl of jelly beans. And he kept the purple one for himself.

But let’s cut the little guy some slack. He can’t reach the fridge or stove or oven. And it’s the thought that counts, right?

He’s full of sugary-sweet wishes for everyone and their mothers, whether their moms are here or in their hearts.

Little-Known Use for Bananas

Posted on May 9, 2015 by annierhodeisland

Sure, banana peels make great compost, and some people tout their magical ability to clean plants, teeth, skin, shoes, and even silver.

But did you also know they make great hats?

Moonie did.

Banana Peel

Posted on May 9, 2015 by annierhodeisland

Oh my goodness! Moonie, are you OK?

Didn’t you see the “Caution: bananas” sign?

Sweenor’s Chocolates

Posted on May 9, 2015 by annierhodeisland

Moonie was kind of bummed there weren’t chocolates on his pillow (it was his first hotel experience and he’d imagined all kinds of luxuries the Airport Sleep Inn just can’t provide), and I was hungry, so we had a little 3 a.m. snack a few hours ago. Here you go, Moonie, chocolate on the pillow. Just don’t actually smear it on there.

The candy is from Sweenor’s, a Rhode Island company started more than 50 years ago by a schoolteacher looking to make extra money during World War II. The company is still run by Mr. Sweenor’s family today, and this particular candy bar was sold to raise funds for the Special Olympics. Great cause, great chocolate, and happy Moonie.

Moonie & MDB & Moonie’s Celebrity Sighting

Posted on May 9, 2015 by annierhodeisland

One of the acts Moonie traveled all the way to NH to see actually lives right in Rhode Island: Marc Douglas Berardo. His set at Tupelo Music Hall was amazing last night and well worth the drive. Moonie and I approached him for a photo after, during which Moonie appears to have farted in MDB’s face.

A woman standing nearby suddenly asked, “Is that Moonie?” It was his first recognition, and don’t worry, the fame only swelled his head a little. Given that it was already disproportionately large to his body, it’s all the room it had to swell.

It turned out that Mary had just discovered Moonie’s Facebook Page and was a fan of his antics. Obviously I had to capture his first official fan, so Mary jumped into the next photo with MDB.

Adorableness immediately ensued.

Tupelo Music Hall

Posted on May 9, 2015 by annierhodeisland

Last night we headed up to NH to the famed Tupelo Music Hall for a fantastic double-header by Marc Douglas Berardo and the The Pousette-Dart Band. Both were fantastic, as was the location, but an announcement was made in the very beginning that photography of the artists during the show wouldn’t be permitted. “It’s OK,” I told the amused couple beside me as I snapped a couple pre-show pics of a proudly posing Moonie. “I got the important shots.”

Piano Man

Posted on May 9, 2015 by annierhodeisland

Moonie and I stopped at a restaurant/bar called Whippersnappers in Derry, NH to grab a quick sandwich on our way to a show.

The pianist, whom I noticed slipped some White Stripes and Green Day and Whitesnake songs into his 70s and 80s easy listening repertoire, was pleased to meet Moonie and let him pop onto the piano during his performance. They seemed to get along awfully well, especially during Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” (one of Moonie’s faves).

I love how seriously they’re looking at each other here.

Pool

Posted on May 9, 2015 by annierhodeisland

Moonie has never been in a pool. Unfortunately, the hotel’s pool closed at 10:00 tonight, which I’m trying to explain to Moonie was almost three hours ago. His rationale is that they kept the lights on for him to visit.