Sir’ now, is it?” He asked, moving next to me, standing above me looking down with that look on his face. Cleveland, Boston, Providence, R.I., New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Next, they contemplate a full West Coast My friend and I paused for a second and then chimed in simultaneously, “Sixty-one.” This was the second bit of humor which we would share with my wife later on as she was unaware of what was happening in the moment.

Of course, when you need an ambulance, they take forever. About twenty minutes later it finally showed up. My wife still hadn’t moved at this point but was talking and said she was hungry (laugh number three). We had two great para-medics who did their job, answered our questions and took care of us with sensitivity. The band has been feverishly active since September, hitting such diverse markets as Raleigh, N.C., Milwaukee, Chicago, Cleveland, Boston, Providence, R.I., New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Next, they contemplate a full West Coast tour and a more detailed Southern itinerary, and are entertaining offers from European promoters. A live Upper Crust DVD entitled “Horse & Buggery” will be issued by Reptilian Records of Baltimore in November to celebrate the label's 17th anniversary. Preferring the lavish comforts of their stately homes and disliking the hardships of the road, for several years they played growing legion of fans, among them many music and show-business celebrities like Joan Jett, Steven Tyler and daughterI’m sure it’s not the best idea in the world to start sleeping with your boss. But I couldn’t remember ever having such a strong physical and mental connection with someone, and I trusted him, he was going to act responsibly for both of us, if something bad happened and things weren’t great, he could help me get a similar job somewhere else. I didn’t want to say no to something so intoxicating for a job I cared very little about. It’s now a few days later. There was much grogginess for the first forty-eight hours (slight concussion) and no real answer to explain her fainting other than, “this is fairly common when a person feels nausea and has strong stomach contractions, the muscles and organs can contract with enough force to restrict blood flow which leads to a drop in blood pressure and unconsciousness.” So said the doctor.

The band will be doing extensive radio and press promotion is available for interviews, in-store appearances and all otherodds against longevity seemed loaded. No one has been more surprised then they themselves to find that the public's In Paulette’s most vulnerable state, she relaxed and let go. She was at peace, accepting, and, as she pointed out later, able to allow others to take total control and care for her. And maybe that is the lesson I take away from this experience; that I need to let go and let the universe take care of me.