Where is my identity?

Last week I noticed a few erroneous charges from Gateway and AOL on one of my credit cards totalling $600. Friday morning, I called to report the activity and cancel my card. It's a good thing, too. Two additional vendors called me on Friday afternoon (while I was in Houston) to ask why the credit card I used to make an online purchase was not valid and did not have the same ship-to address as billing address. Apparently, one of these vendors was instructed to ship a lap-top to Charleston, Maine! (Of all places, one of the 4 states I have never visited!)

Whoever stole my credit card information also started an AOL email address using my name! (I have since closed it, so don't go using it). But, thanks to impeccable service from American Express, I already have a new credit card in my hands and I won't pay a dime.

In any case, I have since decided to make all my entries in blogland with my more mysterious and Spanish nickname, Equipo. Of course this is also inspired by the giver of this nickname, who expressed disappointment at not seeing it on this blog. So, Rick, my long, lost friend, please enjoy my new username. And, for those of you unfamiliar with my Equipo identity, I'll explain later.

Sovanski
The highlight of tonight was yet another Sovanski open mike at The Grafton in Lincoln Square. My cousin (Sovanski) played "Poor Man's Smith," "Kalamazoo," and "Sticks and Stones." If you haven't heard him yet, you should make a point to. His first, self-titled, album was brilliant, and he's working on another album as we speak. He's a singer-songwriter with a unique and convincing voice and a good ability to write memorable words and melodies. Mostly, it's great to see someone I know and love doing something that he loves to do.

For pictures of the concert, see below!