A Long Time Coming, A Long Time Yet To Go

The great culling begins!

After A Long Ride Along The Highway To Hell, They've Finally Arrived

I cannot wrap my head around the fact that AC/DC's new album is a Wal-Mart exclusive.

The Brightly Colored Hippie Skirt Probably Has Something To Do With It

Sitting in a theater surrounded by hundreds of long haired, black shirt and jean wearing metal fanatics I somehow manage to feel both at home and completely out of place.

Don't Carry The (In/Mid/End) World Upon Your Shoulders

Forever more, Hey Jude will make me think of a certain gunslinger.

Woment Typically Just Bob Their Heads

Having my musical selection praised by customers lifts my spirits but I do find it interesting that it is almost always older men who do the commenting.

Motivation For Me To Pick Up My Instrument Again

I am currently nursing a gigantic crush on the violinist for Turisas and I'm not ashamed of saying so!

Imported Folk Metal Is Always Superior To Domestic

Returning to the (comparative) silence of my home from PaganFest in Raleigh, I noticed that the ringing in my ears sounded distinctly like the chirping of crickets in summer.

The Tears Of Snow-White Sorrow

I am so disappointed in Nightwish's new vocalist.

By Claiming Tickets Sixteen and Fifteen From The Few Remaining

Holy crap - we're going to Prog Power!

Shake, Rattle, And Roll

Watching Dan's grandmother dance the jitterbug to the music at the end of Clue makes me smile.

He Isn't Much Of A Viking, Admittedly

I cannot help but think of the Swedish Chef when listening to Otyg.

I've Been With You Such A Long Time

The beautiful weather today reminded me of riding down the highway with her after leaving Eagle Island, dancing in our seats and singing along to Queen's You're My Best Friend.

Priceless Moments

My favorite moment this Christmas Eve was dancing to Christmas music with my father while Dan and my mother danced together in the kitchen.

So Much For The Upstanding Morals Of The Good Old Days

I never realized just how skeevy the song "Baby It's Cold Outside" is until really listening to it today at work.