July 2009 Archives

Let's get existential people. I was lucky enough to visit our nation's capital this past weekend, so that means taking some time to absorb some of our nation's history. And when you are talking memorials, you are of course, observing death. And in the case of D.C., most memorials deal with death on a major scale.

And no memorial is more death on display than the Holocaust museum. Sure, we all know the story, but to see all the old glasses, the combs, the shoes that were left by the victims - visitors get even closer to the story. I'm still not back to myself and I am three days removed. I suppose something would be wrong with me if I wasn't, but I'm still constantly wondering, 'Why?'

One has to wonder how genocide can take place just 70 years ago, but just take a look to the forgotten continent, Africa, and it is happening right now. Upbeat thoughts, right?

Well, I leave you with this. We have the power to change our habits. We really do. Here's my favorite little philosopher/existentialist from the the 60's, Donovan with 'Happiness Runs' and Chad VanGaalen with 'Wing Finger' - we all are a part of everything, take solace in that, I know I do.

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So, we all have heard about people kicking the bucket in 3's, but just like many urban legends, how much truth is there? Well, my fine-feathered friends, quite a bit - especially in the world of celebrity. Look at the passing of MJ, Farrah and and Ed. Of course, one could argue that probability dictates that people die all the time. Thus, celebrities have to croak too.

Of course, it's not just death that can be applied to 3's. Just plain bad stuff can happen. My theory is bad things happen sometimes, but I think that bad things happen more often based on our outlook - Martha Washington (who knew?) said it best, "The greater part of our happiness depends on our dispositions and not our circumstances."

So, is there some validity to bad isht happening in 3's? You tell me...Here's the underrated Grizzly Bear with 'Cheerleader' and Millberg 'It was the End'.

Cheerleader.mp3

It was the End.mp3