Typical Situation

CAUTION: excessive horn-tooting ahead.

It is not lost on me that i tend to be a very able counselor. for years, those closest to me have come to me with their worries, anxieties, and problems in general. most of the advice that is sought of me deals with relationships. after all, my friends, like me, are young and learning what it means to care for another on such a level that they place that other's feelings ahead of their own. selflessness, it's called. even love, in some instances. what i don't get is why such guidance is sought from me. suffice it to say that my experiences do not qualify my words as a legitimate authority on such matters. even more astounding is who comes to me when they need help. but that is a story for another day.

on a more serious note...

i really like pumpkin pie. but not with cool-whip. i prefer it cool-whipless.

i'm still wanting to see cary brothers and joe purdy in memphis on nov. 5. my birthday is the next day. anyone wanna take me?

i have a beard. it's not a very good one, but i'm proud of it just the same.

still no word on that boston gig. hoping to hear something this week. if i don't, i'm joining the peace corps. or moving back home. either one would be a life-changing experience.

i have some of the most amazing friends in the world. no, really. i do. everyone should know them. i'll share.

i need an ear. possibly a shoulder. i'll know about the shoulder once i have the ear.