Chris

I’ve mentioned before that this is not a political blog and my voting leans heavily onto the conservative side. I admit I have been disappointed by President Bush II during his second term. Americans needed real leadership and he has failed us. It is time for a change.

• America’s stature among the globe has been weakened
• Public enemy #1, Bin Laden has not been found
• We need more emphasis in mathematics, science and computer sciences education
• Diplomacy, backed up with force
• Limited dependence on foreign oil
• Economic accountability for government, corporations
• Individual fiscal responsibility

These are things everyone can agree on and support that needs changing. The question is, will the change be for the better? Who knows?

I am disappointed, but not distraught at the election outcome. What really bothers me is the one-party rule that is about to take place in our country. No one political party should control power in the congressional and executive branches. There has to be a balance of ideology and principles.

“Change” and “hope” are fine but right now they are also good intentions. President-elect Obama will need to understand and appreciate the power that has been granted to him.

All Americans- every race, every party, need to hold our leaders accountable. That would be change that I can believe in.

Avant Garden plays host to burlesque dancers, vagabonds, Vaudeville acts, belly dancers, fire dancers and more this Friday night.

hat tip to katie with Dr. Sketchy

Join me and some new friends at the grand opening of the Houston area’s new co-working space called the Katy Dock (officially called the Technology Center of West Houston) on November 5th between 4-8PM. This is the newest space for professionals in Katy who are passionate about their work, but tired of working alone at home or in noisy coffee shops. Think of it as a co-op artist and tech space. It’s also a great environment for relaxing and collaborating with like-minded people. Official announcement here:

Mobile and creative professionals now have the opportunity to grow their businesses in a more work-friendly setting than a coffee shop with less structure than an executive suite – no long term leases, or home office distractions.
The Katy Dock allows Katy/West Houston area entrepreneurs, inventors, consultants, developers, and designers to work in a creative business atmosphere and successfully grow their companies. Katy Dock membership starts at ‘free’ for infrequent drop-ins to reasonable pricing for private desks and dedicated offices. Along with Wi Fi and coffee service, Katy Dock through its partnership with the Katy Commerce Center also offers warehousing, fulfillment and light manufacturing space available onsite, all at a fraction of the cost of traditional office leasing arrangements.

The Technology Center of West Houston (TCWH), a Katy Area Business Incubator and Accelerator, has created an exciting new opportunity for early-stage technology companies in the Katy/West Houston area. The mission of the TCWH is to enable, launch and accelerate technology companies in Katy/West Houston and thereby create jobs and economic growth.

If you are close to the museum district of Houston, you can always stop by the Caroline Collective as well!

The Coffee Groundz is hosting a huge Twitter meetup (tweetup) of local area Houston twitterers on Sunday 11/2 between 2-6PM. Details and sign-up on the Facebook event page.

I’m not a coffee drinker, but there is good news since they also serve teas, wines and beer as well as good food.

Follow me on Twitter here @mojodenbow

and check them out here @coffeegroundz

Update:@maslowbeer says this in the comments

“I thought it may be good to note they also have a full bar for cocktails. Their wine and beer selection is expanding rapidly as well, having such notables as dogfish head’s 60 and 90 minute ipas and even their raison d’extra!”

Ever since the House of Blues opened up their joint here in Houston, I have been turning up the blues music again. The sound that launched jazz, rock and even country music has invaded my iPod once again. Even rediscovered a forgotten podcast called the Roadhouse Blues (the finest blues you’ve never heard).

Here is a recent photo & video of the great, always entertaining Buddy Guy that I shot at the City Stages music festival in Birmingham. Close your eyes and soak it in!

Hoochie Coochie Man from Mojo Denbow on Vimeo.

Snow White or Grumpy?, originally uploaded by eagerlittlemind.

Little DVD is all dressed up and ready for fun and games during Halloween. However, she is totally out of character with this grumpy face!

Little DVD’s fingers gracefully glide over the keys to create her first concerto. This is music to my ears…

Piano Denbow from Mojo Denbow on Vimeo.

Daphne at the Pumpkin Festival, originally uploaded by eagerlittlemind.

Daddy/daughter trip to the Life is Good Pumpkin Festival (which explains the lack of hair bow holding back her bangs).

This morning the Denbow family broke it down in an impromptu blues jam session. Per family Saturday tradition, the music was cranked up and provided thanks to Sirius Blues. Little DVD was banging out the tunes on her little xylophone keyboard and I was rocking her tambourine. Wonderwife came in a little bit later with some sweet dance moves. It all reminded me of Dr. Funke’s 100% Natural Good Time Family Band Solution…to the blues.

When Daphne was a tiny baby and couldn’t go to sleep as fast as we thought she should, I’d turn up some blues music to help relax her. Sometimes I threw in a little jazz. She loved it! Our hope is she will be musically inclined. Who knows, maybe she’ll play as well as her mom.

Looks like the music worked again…it’s Daphne’s nap time.

It is Friday! Time to get up and dance for joy. No economic worries, no political discussions, no job woes, just enjoy this uplifting, fun video. I can see myself totally doing this!

Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.

Daphne Pumpkin Patch, originally uploaded by Photo Mojo.

Loved this photo session with little DVD and Wonderwife. However, Daphne decided she was more interested in the young man pulling a wagon full of pumpkins and other distractions.

This weekend, we are attending the Life is Good Pumpkin Festival in Katy. See you there?