It has been a fine week, though busy. I am reading "The Basque History of the World," and am learning so much about the Basque people - crazy interesting. Jessica is organizing the Christmas list, and we are beginning to make a dent in it. I am still trying to convince her to write on this blog, but you can see how successful I've been. She is amazing though, and can still answer my questions on topics like," What are the words to the chorus in that Doobie Brothers' song, "I keep Forgetting." (or was that Michael MacDonald solo?)Jason, Jeff, and I went to see Dinosaur Jr. last night at the Orangel Peel here in Asheville. When I found out that A:the original lineup of Jay, Lou, and Murph were back together and that B: they were coming to Asheville - my hands were tied. I spoke with Jeff and Jason; they were in. It was on. You see, I listened to Dinosaur Jr religiously from about age 13 through 17. My favorite record was "You're Living All Over Me." I saw them in Charlotte as a teenager and it was amazing. After that, my interest faded, but I still listened to them occasionally. A Jay Mascis guitar solo melts faces. It's just science. So we went to Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co and talked for two hours about music, movies, jobs, more music, and the growing difference between an SEC fan and an ACC fan. We also engaged in a hefty debate concerning the high water mark of Superchunk's catalogue. Here are the stances for those of you keeping track:
Jeff = "No Pocky for Kitty", Ben = "Here's Where The Strings Come In", Jason, initially "No Pocky For Kitty", but seems to be wavering based on recently acquired releases.
Oh yeah, we also talked about how blogs are stupid. Then we went to the show. Dinosaur closed with Sludgefeast - the third song on "You're Living All Over Me."
Noah is using adjectives and it is neat. He ate a Gingerbread Man for breakfast, fresh from the bakery up the street. I think we are all going to watch Shrek the Third tonight.
Donkey rules.
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