So I felt like I owed it to the cast of Laramie to write a post about how impactful the play was and about how perfectly everyone played their roles, but I realised that there are no words that can do any piece of that play justice. It was beyond anything I have witnessed, and Fred Phelps is really going up against something stronger than he can ( Read more... )

A friend of mine on Fred Phelps and his followers ( Read more... )

Have you ever had Luke leave you a message on your phone ( Read more... )

I heard this guy (a really awesome guy, too) talking about peacocks this morning in the gym. And, you know, they really are nice looking birds.

And thanks, Luke, for introducing me to your friend. I think we really hit it off.

Tonight was the first time ever that I've fallen asleep during a service. It was for just a few minutes, but sleeping always feels like a long time when you're having crazy dreams.

I own the absolute best drum set ever.

I'm sorry I was kind of distant and cold to you today, Vanessa. I had a lot on my mind.

Bringing me to my next point: If I can't get into Music Theory, then my mom doesn't want me to leave Jazz Combo. But I don't care. I'll end up killing her next time I see her. Wow, just thinking about it is frustrating. Boy am I tired!

Up until last night. Wow. Now, I have seen a lot of concerts in my day, and Porcupine Tree was second only to The Mars Volta, and it's very close at that. And that really is saying something. I have never seen anyone shred so hard, but do it so casually. They're absolutely nuts. My only complaint is that Gavin Harrison's snare drum wasn't loud ( Read more... )

I'd like to thank Eric for dancing during the mambo part of the first song we played today. That made the show so much better ( Read more... )

What's Ace and Artemis doing?
Writing a Rock Opera.

What are the Wednesday Knights doing?
Jamming.

Though a lot is in the head of Jake as of now, all I really need to say is that I thouroughly hate teachers who assign pictures as homework when it is NOT an art class. Give me some options other than just a picture. I can see it in my head, I just can't put in on the paper. I guess it's the same with music, though. I always hear it in my head, but ( Read more... )