WAIST HIGH: "Good Times Come To Me Now."

4/09/2009

"Good Times Come To Me Now."

What kind of new wave music blogger never blogs?

In what can only be described as the most sorrowful 6 weeks of our lives, Waist High and Co. are ready for new beginnings. New beginnings summed up so beautifully for us by long time friend FF, whose wish for us is, "Spring will be a time of renewal for your family, and that the rest of 2009 brings only great cheer, joy, and happiness to all of you."

Exactly one day after a Memorial Service for BOTH my grandparents on Mar. 22, our constant companion, the Waist High family pet Bernie, passed peacefully away.

Bernie was a gift to My Lovely 20 Year Old Daughter in 1997 when he was just 6 weeks old. He had a long and wonderful stay here on this earth, and was the absolute love of our lives. It goes without saying that our hearts are broken, and he will be forever missed. My Lovely 20 Year Old Daughter was with him when he passed, I was not as brave.

During this very heartbreaking time for us many lessons have been learned, and we come away from these experiences better human beings. We take away gifts that can only be received in times of overwhelming grief. We now know how short life really is, and how we only have a certain amount of time with those that we love. We also have been reminded that there is no more important task that we have while on this earth than to cherish those that are important to us.

It's been the little things that have made us at least start to feel better, and my fresh from Belgium personalized copy of My Boyfriend is a Twat is one such thing. A long-time favorite here at WH, My Boyfriend is a Twat has been voted "Best European Blog For Three Years Running - Bloggies 2005, 2006 and 2007," and it seems the pressure is on for her to make me feel better. No worries Zoe.

For all of your new wave music needs please visit my friend the great Richard Evans at Remember the Eighties, and he will take good care of you until our return.

To Dorothy Goodrum, Donald Goodrum, and Bernie Charles; Goodbye only for now.

"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die."
Thomas Campbell

CAST OF CHARACTERS

THE KERN COUNTY DRUNKARD
Everything at Waist High is a long story, and the story of The KCD is no exception. After this individual told Waist High in December of 2003 that she was going to kill her, "Waist High" the blog was born. Please do not tell Waist High the person that you are going to kill her or she will create "Waist High" the blog and write nasty things about you! Including the time you stunk up the bathroom at The Alley Cat. The "Kern County Drunkard Watch" detailed the drunken comings and goings of the live-in love interest of one of Waist High's most cherished male friends. Never has Waist High met anyone who drank as much as or as often as The KCD. The KCD, because she was an insecure drunk, hated Waist High for most of her decade long relationship with Waist High's most cherished male friend. She hated Waist High for the obvious reason: Waist High is hot. A one time source of much of the material for Waist High the blog, The "Kern County Drunkard Watch" was permanently retired in March 2005 when Waist High's most cherished male friend finally came to his senses and kicked her ass to the curb.

RAMPART
Rampart is the first ex-husband of Waist High. She refers to him as her first ex-husband because she knows there will eventually be a second. Rampart grew up on the mean streets of Bakersfield and claims to have been the co-discoverer of the well known 1980s dirt field party spot known as "The Place." Rampart's 1987 directive to Waist High, "Drink this six pack before I get back!" made both Waist High and Rampart parents at age 20. Rampart currently resides 4.5 miles from Waist High in the wilds of Oregon and is an enduring fixture at their local Cigs For Less shop. Once a Bakersfield Del Taco associate, Sail Thru Hamburgers drive up dude, and Wible Road AM/PM graveyard worker, Rampart claims to now net $49,000 per month. But only to impress people, not when required.

(THE FORMER) LOVELY TEENAGED DAUGHTER
Not your average 35 year old. Born to Waist High as a "Miracle on 34th Street" in Bakersfield Memorial Hospital on 34th Street, LTD is on the board of MAC cosmetics. Not really, but she swears allegiance only to them. When LTD's mother once purchased LTD some eye shadow from Target, LTD threatened to call the police. Sweeter than Tupelo Honey, with the attitude of a feral cat, LTD is disgusted with most things. Including being forced to live with Waist High from 1988-2005. The child at one time even had her own blog, "Living With Waist High," which detailed her misery. A graduate of the oldest institution in the Oregon University System, LTD kept her promise of not getting knocked up at age 20 like Waist High did.

THE STRANGER
Oh God bless The Stranger. The Stranger was one of Waist High's most loyal confidants during some of the darker periods of the blog. Although his fierce allegiance to really bad music was a great source of aggravation for Waist High, The Stranger gave her a much needed look at life. Through the eyes of someone not yet bitter. The Stranger was almost pushed out of a moving vehicle when he revealed to Waist High that not only did he not know who Barry Manilow, Captain & Tenille, or Spandau Ballet were, but that he literally had no clue what Trail Mix was.

"TRI-TIP"
Special Correspondent to Waist High, and one of Waist High's most cherished friends. Used to live with The Kern County Drunkard. Was a Special Correspondent to Waist High for 9 months before knowing it. Long story. This individual coined the ultimate mid '80s Bakersfield drinking phrase, "Lock hubs. Party!"

DESI
Waist High's former work spouse. Cares about Waist High so much that he once took Waist High with him on a smoke break the very next day after she spent $250 for hypnotherapy TO QUIT SMOKING. Was the first person in conversation to introduce Waist High to concepts like "The Dirty Sanchez," "Dog In A Bathtub," "Tea Bagging," and "The Shocker." Reminds Waist High as often as possible that if women "neglect the balls," their men will leave them.