Music scene is crazy, bands start up each and every day

Lately real life (i.e. not the internet) has been keeping me too busy so I haven't had time to be putting any 'fascinating' stories up, but be assured (and I'm sure everyone was worried) that I am still keeping up with the news around the world (and no, I have not been pushed towards Bush or Kerry and still intend to write in Stephen Malkmus because that guy would have the funniest State of the Union speeches ever. Or maybe I'll write in Barack Obama, I hear that guy's the hippest thing in politics since Alan "I think its a disgrace that Hillary is running for senator in a state she doesn't even live in" Keyes. Alan, my friend, I used to have respect for you, and that is why I am not angry with you but rather sad for you. Nope, I'm definitely sticking with Malkmus. And Spiral Stairs for vice-president.)

If there's another issue that I might bring to your attention, it would be China's environment. I'd put that down on your list of issues that I've brought to your attention that will shape the world of tomorrow, along with the impending failure of our healthcare system (the way we pay for it), the end of cheap oil (all these stories about oil hitting $50 a barrel are getting to me), and when Ryan graduates from school (I hope you're enjoying New York, Ryan, cause that's a privilege).

Special shout-out to myself because I'm having an interview tomorrow with the only employer who I've ever applied to that I would be genuinely excited to work for. Wife has me convinced that I want to work for a non-profit, and I think she's right.