Ah, music...

"Even with good friends, it's easy to feel alone at times. That's when music steps in."

I wrote this last night, in response to some postings on the Genesis message boards.

I've been a bit of a music nerd recently, posting *a lot* on those message boards. So much so, that I've been the #1 poster for awhile. I've recently dropped to #2 or #3, but that's okay. I have no need to be #1 all the time.

I was writing about my personal relationship to music. I have many people I consider friends, but unfortunately, a lot of them are far away, not within easy, just hang out distance. So, the phone, e-mail, carrier pidgeons, whatever communication venue works usually substitutes.

But, there are times when it's nice to have someone right there. Of course, I'm married to a wonderful Sue, and she's always there for me. However, sometimes you just need to be alone, or need some non-interactive consolation. For me, that's when I truly turn to music.

So, now you know a little more about me. Yay!

NP: Genesis - Duchess

Spring? What Spring?

Today, here in New Jersey, we leaped straight into summer...

I was going to say "lept," but when I saw it, I wasn't sure if it was a real word...

I think it hit at least 85F today, which was nice after the unseasonably cool weather we had for the past week or two. On Saturday, Sue and I went out to the movies (saw Blades of Glory, good stupid fun), but beforehand, discovered a little scenic area in Bayonne (who knew?), where we could see the Statue of Liberty and the NYC skyline. It was a nice area, but needed a good trash pick up.

Litter is one of my big pet peeves. Mainly because there's absolutely no reason for it. If you have trash, wait till you see a garbage can.

There was a garbage can at this scenic area, but it was way out of the way. You have to be motivated to use it. If I were in charge (and really, why aren't I?), I would move it closer to where people actually stand.

NP: Silence