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So do you like my new avatar? I have to thank the Webmeister for that - he made it out of all these pictures he took of me dancing at Joe Hurley's All Star Downtown Irish Rock Revue at the Bowery Ballroom on Saturday evening.

But first, we met up with Pilotrocker and his Significant Other at Joe's Pub for The Jill (Sobule) and Julia (Sweeney) show, with special guest appearance by Cyndi Lauper. PilotRocker who was the only one amongst us who actually *is* Irish, was kitted out in his MC Pilot outfit - complete with green beermug bling my daughter insisted on buying him at the grocery store.



He took this rather cute pic of The Webmeister and me backstage after the show:



Awwwww.

We watched Julia, Jill and Cyndi pose for photos:



before we got to say a quick hi to Jill and have our pic taken with her ourselves




Then it was off to the Bowery Ballroom for some serious Irish rocking organized by the inestimable Joe Hurley. Although you might see me holding a drink, it was Diet Coke, seeing as I was the Designated Driver for the evening. Me, I was just high on life. It's been pretty damn stressful round these here parts lately, so it was great to get out and shake my o'derriere to some terrific Irish rock.

I was sitting at my computer with The View airing on my television. Yes, shame on me, I do keep the TV on while I work. Cyndi Lauper, one of my favorite musical artists, was being interviewed. She spoke about the impact of her song True Colors, and of all the people who contacted her to share their stories. This song has touched hearts, given people strength, and helped heal wounds. I stopped typing as I watched Cyndi talk about how this has affected her, and I realized that what she has achieved with her song is exactly what we hope to achieve as writers. As artists it is easy to diminish our importance in the bigger world - but acknowledging and honoring the human spirit through our music and words is important, in fact essential.

Cyndi then performed True Colors, and I was mesmerized but the lyrics that I have heard countless times. For those of us who struggle with our own artistic journeys, these are words of wisdom.

Don't be afraid to let them show
your true colors
true colors are beautiful
like a rainbow

Have a wonderful weekend – let your colors show!