August Ends, September Begins

 Hey Everybody, 

Took a break from the blog and the blur of old memories yesterday, managed to make dinner and go shopping for groceries, had a long talk with one of my sisters. It was a good day to recharge. 

We're all just doing the best we can do with what we've been given, whatever that may be. I think it was Ghandi who said. "Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is important that you do it." Well, not sure I agree with that one anymore, after reading all that the wonderful Dolly Parton was able to achieve in her life. Empathy truly IS a superpower. 

Music: 

We've got a gig coming up on September 12th: 4 - 8 at The Saloon in North Beach, the place that convinced me to move out to San Francisco. That, and the promise of a place to live in order to avail myself of a great public education system. It's a long story for another time. Forgive me if I repeat myself. 

Here is the band lineup for the 9/12/26 Mari Mack & Livin' Like Kings gig: 

Mari Tamburo on vocals - Arne Frager on bass - Richard Wood on keys - Dave Powell on guitar and Ry Blumenfeld on the drum throne. 

I'm sharing a song today. It's not mine, but the lyrics could be used for a Wednesday, when we're known for sharing wise words on occasion: 

Listen here

Ox,

Mari 

Reminder of the Rummage

Friendly reminder that I'm going to hand off some "excess stuff" today (and maybe tomorrow.) 

11 - 4 pm at 7 - 11 Mark Drive. San Rafael. 

Call or text at: four, one,five, seven, eight, nine, six, two, seven, four. 

Please don't show up early. 

Thanks! 

Ox, 

Mari 

Rummage Sale : 8/29/26 at Mark Drive, San Rafael

 Hey Everybody! 

Mark Drive Studios building sale has inspired a cleanout. Stop by and say "Hi!" and learn the whole story. 

11am - 4 pm Saturday, August 29th. 

7 Mark Drive. Help me divert some items from the landfill and save yourself some tariffs. 

Please pardon any typos. 

Ox,

Mari 

Thursday Thoughts

Changes and transitions are a part of life. It's how we respond (or don't) that makes all the difference. 

Do something good today. It's being kind to yourself. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Dolly

I chose this photo to remember Dolly, because it represents one of my earliest memories of her, sitting in my Aunt Jo's bedroom, talking about music, magazines, and so much more. 

There will never be another like her. 

Mark Drive Studios Sale

I'm busy preparing to move out of what I had hoped would be a great artist collective space, but you know, that whole "plan" thing. Long story. 

I'll be holding a sale/giveaway at 7 - 11 Mark Drive Studios in San Rafael

NEXT weekend,   28th *maybe 30th.

Call or text 415 -789-mari with questions, etc. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Forward Thinking

Hey Everybody! 

Looking forward. So many things on the "to do list" this week. Focusing on the sale. 

More details: 

Address: 

7-11 Mark Drive

San Rafael, CA 94903

9am -1 pm 

August 29th 

Call ahead with any questions. 

415-789-6274

Making the Best of It

Hey Everybody, 

I post on this blog to model some form of consistency. Life can be challenging, and it can be beautiful. 

I sometimes post this photo to remind myself of how much I have managed to survive. 

It's a reminder to give myself the grace I extend to everyone else. I hope you can do the same. Remind yourself that life is worth living. 

It's the same with The Saloon gig. 

We'll be back on 9/12/2026

 Please feel free to reply if you have a question. 

Ox, 

Mari