My Mom's favorite writer is EdLowe. (that is not a typo, say like it is one word - "edlowe") She and her husband Frank loved to read his weekly column together. They would discuss it over breakfast.

It just so happens that on his eternal, nocturnal journey, EdLowe has made a habit of stopping by to listen to the Jim Small Band. He has occasionally used the Jim Small Band or me as material for his day job, working as a paragraph manufacturer for local newspapers, most recently the Long Island Press

Anyway, My old pal EdLowe was nice enough to come to lunch with Mom for her birthday. (I think she was 39 at the time). A nice bonus was our lovely waitress, EdLowe's daughter Colleen. A lovely time was had by all and as you can tell by the photos, Mom was thrilled. As a matter of fact, EdLowe looks pretty thrilled himself. I can assure you that he consumed no alcohol. I can assure you that I did.

I am glad my Mom had fun. She is a cool chick and deserves to have as much fun as she possibly can. Believe me, she earned it.

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The Band Was Just Too Good - Newsday 2/23/1991
East Northport Man Bags an Award - Newsday 6/13/97
A Son's Music, a Mother's Interlude - Newsday 8/25/2002
Can't Sour His Sweet Sound - Newsday 9/12/2003
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