Sound Check

I know it's most unusual
To come before you so
But I've found an ancient miracle
I thought that you should know
Listen to my music
And hear what it can do
There's something here as strong as life
I know that it will reach you

-Rush

Hello People in Bloggaria!

Just a quick check in. Mum gets real nervous if I don't post a few blogs a week. Her first question to Mel is always "Do you think he's dead?"

To which the Seester replies: "Not my brother. Only the good die young."

Yesterday was the Feast Day of San Isidro. We went to the parc named after him last night. There were all these old folks and children dressed in traditional dress. It was really cool. Very Spanish. Dancing, eating, drinking. Will post the picks when I can. Just a great time, sitting in the sun, listening to music and watching the dancing.

Finished THE STAND. Amazing. King really is a great writer. Scary stuff. I may have more nightmares for another week, but it was worth it.

The new Rush and Porcupine Tree albums are just outrageous. It may turn out to be a banner year for prog rock. Marillion just released a new one and Dream Theater has one coming in June.

Kristen has gotten into both Porcupine Tree and Marillion. Oh yes! The spread of progressive rock is insidious!

Going down to the J&J bar to get another cheap English novel!

I also just sent my CV to a school in Ireland. They have immigrants coming out their ass who need to learn English. I'm going to try and teach for the month of July or so. Then back to the States for holiday.

That's all ....folks! And remember, that which passes, passes like clouds.

Listening to

Doors - LA Woman
Ozric Tentacles - the Hidden Step
John Paul Jones - Zooma
Gordian Knot (first album)
Neil Young - Greendale
Grateful Dead - American Beauty


We also did Stairway to Heaven again in a class, as well as a few Liz Phair songs with my all women class in the AM: 6 foot 1, Help Me Mary, Please and the Divorce Song. They went bonkers over the Divorce Song. Seems like everyone has had an argument with their lover on a long road trip at one time or another.