NORMAN DROUILLARD

@satelliteofluv coming through with this powerhouse of a gift for my birthday. On top of this, she also made a killer lasagna AND a chocolate cake! Sweet and savory versions of the same thing, as she pointed out. Feeling well taken care of. Heading to @avondalebowl to hang for Shannie's DJ thing from 9-12 tonight - come hang if you're free.

This record's like my upbringing - it's not consistent, but when it slaps - it slaps. A+

Every once in a while she obeys a command and looks real cute doing it.

GG had her first day of doggy daycare today @caninecrewschicago and the little punk lived up to her namesake - riling up the other dogs, then bleeding all over the place after playing too rough. She's on puppy probation for the next couple of visits, but hopefully her obedience classes will help with her focus issues/overexcitement. Thanks a ton to the Canine Crews team for dealing with this friendly, chaotic force of nature. She's still a cute little teen punk though.

Pound for pound, I think this might be the best country rock/pop song ever recorded. Glad to have a copy in my collection.

Records that brought me joy today. A big thank you to @tonedeafrecs for the Conquistadores - it's always fun finding killer Chicago soul locally. Go check out the shop and ask Tony about his old ska band. The Lonely Boys is @satelliteofluv 's copy, but mine's upstairs and it's a killer LP start to finish.

The princess in her throne.

Soooo there's a new fart machine in our family!!! A HUGE thank you to @onetailatatime for introducing us to G.G. (née Nicki) and letting us take this little clumsy punk home! So excited to teach and learn from this little joyful, anxious nugget. She was so excited to come home with @satelliteofluv and I that she rolled over, fell off the couch, and bumped her head before we even left the adoption center. Prepare yourselves for more pupper pics.

How it's going/how it started: Attic Phase 1. Here's project @satelliteofluv and I have been working on the last couple of months, bringing the @bitsandpiecesvintage (Shannie's vintage store) room a little personality. Besides the graphic we painted the floor, and installed baseboard. Really stoked with how the graphic turned out, and it was a blast - thinking about turning it into a side hustle. Phase 2 - when it isn't sweltering hot - will be continuing the lines through the gym, fix/paint the door, and some sort of graphic around the window? Possibly a partial flooring upgrade? TBD. As always, furniture in Shannie's vintage room is from @velvetgoldminechicago (who also lent us a KILLER resource - thanks!), @vintagequest , and a couple of killer rugs from @kneedeepvintage and @apeironhome . #supergraphic #mural #vintagestyle #thankgodforlaserlevels #tapefordays #seriouslysomuchtape

The best sub - 60 second A side?!? The best sub - 60 second A side.

Reg Presley's a perv and I'm here for it.

Forgot how much I love this song. Makes me smile.

Frozen Batida and Naked & Famous, AND house Mama Juana shots?!? DAMN.

Really digging the daytime record room vibe. Chairs from @vintagequest and @velvetgoldminechicago , surprising no one.

Happiest of birthdays to the one, the only @satelliteofluv !!! Always looking great in the water, at a bar, or sitting at home, she's got a personality to match. She leaves a trail of smiles, funny stories, and spilled drinks wherever she goes. 33 looks good on you. Love you Shannie! xoxo