It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

It was Karaoke Valentimes Jam.

Thanks to Dr (To Be) Manasra, who lugged himself, his lady and his karaoke equipment up from Long Island to the ROC city, we were able to host a rockin' rock-out last Saturday with our bad selves and twenty-one of our closest compatriots. The results, I think you'll agree, and as these photographic exhibits attest, did not disappoint. My singing probably did, although I did get props on my "Angel of Harlem"--eat your heart out, Bono--and personally I think that my duet with my favorite Laotian social studies teacher candidate on "My Pony" was the highlight of the night.

Of course, I was not in any condition to judge, if you catch my unsubtle drift. At any rate, enjoy the photos, and get ready for the DVD, due for release whenever I get my lazy self in gear. Hope these satisfy in the meantime.

Hum some R. Kelly with me,

TR