This is a shot from the end of the show last night taken by Kath. Cancer was the secret word last night. No, really. Every time someone said cancer, the entire audience screamed, so you can imagine how much screaming there was last night. There were 75 people in attendance and by the end of the night a whopping $1,800 had been raised. I can’t thank everyone enough for the help and for bringing all the love that was in that room.
The highlight of the night turned out to be the shaving of Monkey heads. I was completely blown away at how entertaining the audience found it. Scanning back from the stage to the audience, it was amazing to hear the laughs and see the smiles of the audience as the boy Monkeys including former Monkey, Mike, all sacrificed their hair in support. Shari (as pictured by HDW) didn’t shave her head, but she did dye it red in honor of the color of the wrist bands for blood cancers. She looked great, too! She could totally get a job at Hot Topic except that she isn’t morose enough.
For me, the night was wonderful and strange. I like attention, but this was basically all about me. I guess there is such a thing as too much attention, but any discomfort I felt was more than made up for the people showing up to show their support in this little battle in the war of life. Friends, acquaintances and complete strangers taking a few hours of their life to laugh and say, “Hey, you’re not alone. We’re here and we want you to survive,” was one of the best, warmest and awe-inducing-est moments of my life. It’s a feeling everyone should experience at some time.
Also, I have thank all the people who gave online which totaled another $1,400 or so. The outpouring of support has been quite overwhelming — in a good way. Needless to say, I paid a bunch of medical bills today; however I’m still waiting for the chemo treatment invoices to begin to roll in. Thanks to everyone over the last few days, I am now in a great place to take care of the by-products of cancer.
Bald Boy Monkey Lineup (by Leslie)
You can see more pictures from the show here and here.
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I know! When was the last time you saw this? It’s called trying to get back in the groove especially with this week being the worst I’ve experienced with the after effects of the chemo. Oy. However, that is depressing news, let’s bring some joy and snark to your lives.
As much as I loved Iron Man, I think I like Bent Objects version better somehow.
Speaking of movies, my must-see this year is WALL•E and to celebrate you can build your own robot within the same universe.
MISTAH FAB IZ HAVIN LULZ KATS CONTEST WER U TAEK PICCHUR OV MISTAH FABULOUS HIM AN MAK LULZ FABBY PICCHUR OV IT. THAR IZ PRIZE EVEN!
Huh, I guess it’s true that some people will say things that make them sound like they are only trying to desperately remain in the celebrity spotlight.
I have owned at least four different versions and formats of Parallel Lines and now here comes another for the 30th Anniversary. To add insult, they aren’t even stopping in Denver to support it. And to answer your question, yes, I will be buying this one, too. I’m that much of a Blondie whore.
My friend, Leslie, sent this out in an email. She says she felt wrong for laughing at it, yet it’s just dogs spoofing The Broadway Melody. The part that made me laugh was the crowd scattering as soon as a fight broke out as they did nothing to stop the unwanted advances of a cur to a bitch. (Had to go there.)
Remember the scene from the Matrix where Neo wakes up in the ‘real’ world only to find out that he’s being used as a battery for the Machines? You know this one:
He’s all hairless and filled with ports? I’m realizing that I’m looking more and more like this as I lose my hair. And I even have a port!
Soon I, too, will know Kung-Fu.
Listening to: “Drawn To The Rhythm” - Sarah McLachlan
Do you realize how weird it is to advertise a fundraiser for yourself? It’s damn weird. The Monkey’s Uncle show on Monday, May 12th is now going to be a financial helper to pay some of my medical bills and be a showcase to see male Monkeys getting their heads shaved.
First, I want to thank everyone who has offered support, comfort and especially laughs during this period. I’ve felt truly blessed at having such a strong virtually- and reality-based support group. The Monkeys I especially want to thank for their huge hearts at even offering to do this upcoming comedy benefit — like I had a choice actually.
It’s been suggested strongly that I put a link for donations for those who want to and won’t be able to see the show although I’m hearing rumors that the show may be taped, so if you are so inclined…
And for no reason at all, here is something for you. It’s the new Monkey Mix that we put together for the show.
Monkey Mix 2008.3
1:10:52 / 64.9MB
Listen to it on Web Pen Blog Radio.
See the playlist here.
P.S. The t-shirt was a birthday present from fellow Monkey Mateo. Click on it to see the slogan idea come to life.
Listening to: “You Need A Woman Tonight” - Captain & Tennille
