Adam Gerik
@ofadam.com
Anachronistic appreciator. Dabbling in radio-frequency modulation, pipe organ playing and TCM watching. Former journalist, current product manager. Living in Peoria, Illinois, but forever a Kansan.
Daddy Warbucks gave the orchestra little chocolate coins, which a mouse then ate when I left them on my keyboard amp overnight. Definitely canon for “Annie.”
November 16, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Daddy Warbucks gave the orchestra little chocolate coins, which a mouse then ate when I left them on my keyboard amp overnight. Definitely canon for “Annie.”
1999 vs 2025. ‘Annie’ was my first paid music theater gig a quarter century ago… the past two weeks, I’ve been using a keyboard I bought back then with summer job money ($1200!) Happily, the keyboard is still going strong thanks to some Mac Mini fortification and so am I.
November 14, 2025 at 3:50 AM
1999 vs 2025. ‘Annie’ was my first paid music theater gig a quarter century ago… the past two weeks, I’ve been using a keyboard I bought back then with summer job money ($1200!) Happily, the keyboard is still going strong thanks to some Mac Mini fortification and so am I.
Livid that I can’t find proper research into caffeine’s effect on musicianship to support my hypothesis that not only am I a total grump this morning while at my gig, but I’m also somewhat incapacitated.
September 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Livid that I can’t find proper research into caffeine’s effect on musicianship to support my hypothesis that not only am I a total grump this morning while at my gig, but I’m also somewhat incapacitated.
I've been 'living' in "Oklahoma!" the past three weeks playing keys – and this darker revival version has won me over. It's been a delight playing in the round with these fine friends, but it's time to fully live in Illinois again.
August 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I've been 'living' in "Oklahoma!" the past three weeks playing keys – and this darker revival version has won me over. It's been a delight playing in the round with these fine friends, but it's time to fully live in Illinois again.
My hard work has paid off like you wouldn’t believe.
July 16, 2025 at 1:21 AM
My hard work has paid off like you wouldn’t believe.
Marking ye olde calendar for historic purposes here in Peoria, Illinois:
- March 13: First mosquitoes of the year (along Illinois River, to be fair)
- March 14: High of 82 degrees (33º above normal!)
- March 14: First severe thunderstorm warning of 2025 (and preparation of basement for tornado)
- March 13: First mosquitoes of the year (along Illinois River, to be fair)
- March 14: High of 82 degrees (33º above normal!)
- March 14: First severe thunderstorm warning of 2025 (and preparation of basement for tornado)
March 15, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Marking ye olde calendar for historic purposes here in Peoria, Illinois:
- March 13: First mosquitoes of the year (along Illinois River, to be fair)
- March 14: High of 82 degrees (33º above normal!)
- March 14: First severe thunderstorm warning of 2025 (and preparation of basement for tornado)
- March 13: First mosquitoes of the year (along Illinois River, to be fair)
- March 14: High of 82 degrees (33º above normal!)
- March 14: First severe thunderstorm warning of 2025 (and preparation of basement for tornado)
Emerging from a brown paper sack, the pączki becomes bedtime Shrove Tuesday snack.
March 5, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Emerging from a brown paper sack, the pączki becomes bedtime Shrove Tuesday snack.
The epitome of perfection.
February 27, 2025 at 4:47 AM
The epitome of perfection.
What a lineup tonight on TCM. A Murders' Row of conspiracy and shadows.
February 24, 2025 at 6:09 AM
What a lineup tonight on TCM. A Murders' Row of conspiracy and shadows.
We really did peak on naming TV episodes back in 1968.
February 14, 2025 at 3:03 AM
We really did peak on naming TV episodes back in 1968.
I'm sorry, but I'm one of those professional musicians who is just god-awful at music memorization. So I'm loving Herbie Hancock's taped-together jazz lead sheet at the Grammy's. (Oh, hi Stevie!)
February 3, 2025 at 3:47 AM
I'm sorry, but I'm one of those professional musicians who is just god-awful at music memorization. So I'm loving Herbie Hancock's taped-together jazz lead sheet at the Grammy's. (Oh, hi Stevie!)
It is indeed! I think Harpo wore a top hat (usually somewhat smashed)? And then you have Harold Lloyd's straw boater...
January 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM
It is indeed! I think Harpo wore a top hat (usually somewhat smashed)? And then you have Harold Lloyd's straw boater...
I don't know what I've done to deserve it, but Facebook now reliably suggests videos of plumbers clearing drains.
November 13, 2024 at 3:42 AM
I don't know what I've done to deserve it, but Facebook now reliably suggests videos of plumbers clearing drains.
“Would you like a bag for your bags?” —Walgreens cashier
November 11, 2024 at 9:56 PM
“Would you like a bag for your bags?” —Walgreens cashier
Yeah, I know I’m sick! Geesh.
November 2, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Yeah, I know I’m sick! Geesh.
A lovely day at the beach for exfoliation.
October 26, 2024 at 10:34 PM
A lovely day at the beach for exfoliation.
Today was my 137th wedding gig. And somehow the first where I had to haul my own keys.
October 12, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Today was my 137th wedding gig. And somehow the first where I had to haul my own keys.
My longer glass is in the shop, but why let that stop a little lunar eclipse trio?
September 18, 2024 at 3:24 AM
My longer glass is in the shop, but why let that stop a little lunar eclipse trio?
Well, okay. What a fantastically annoying and worthless data point for my life.
September 8, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Well, okay. What a fantastically annoying and worthless data point for my life.
Just posted rare "Six Summer Selfies™" post to the 'gram and led with this banger.
August 27, 2024 at 3:14 AM
Just posted rare "Six Summer Selfies™" post to the 'gram and led with this banger.