They just thought I'd know better...

Does anyone ever read my blog anymore? No, because I suck at updating it. I'm beginning the slow demise into the abyss of bloglessness. Life is just getting tricky to write about in this open, honest way. Is that weird? I guess it's because now, the things that matter often happen in the context of a committed and intimate relationship, and even though these things aren't secret, they are better kept private. Is that cryptic enough? lol

So speaking of this guy that is indirectly affecting my blogging ways... Tom is, as you all should know, a huge Guns N Roses fan. Pretty crazy. I mean it's not everyday you run into someone who's favorite band is GNR.

But the band has grown on me so much - I kid you not. They make really fun, really rocking music. I can't believe I said rocking but that's the only word to describe it.

And the actual point of this post is that you should look online for a song from the upcoming GNR album Chinese Democracy. There are tons of songs that have been leaked. But the one that I love is called "Better." Check it out. It's pretty amazing. Apparently some GNR fans think it's horrible but Tom and I are big fans of the new direction of things.

Oh, and if you're like, GNR? Are they still around? Basically Axl Rose bought the rights to the band name, got all new band members, and has spent 10 years and $15 million working on Chinese Democracy. Will it ever really come out? If the songs are like "Better," I hope so!

Kurt Vonnegut has left the building

I'm sad. Even though I really didn't read that much by him, everything I did read resounded and made me laugh. He's direct, says it like it is, emphasizes the real human tragedy of it all, and then laughs because really, life is so ridiculous that what else can you do but laugh...

Here is a really excellent reflection on the man.

You might also try Google Video or You Tube to see some videos of him. I saw him on The Daily Show last year and was terribly entertained and enlightened.

What we're spreading

"I find this so unsavory ... they‘re going out and killing people around the world to spread democracy, and what are we spreading? A form of government based on how much money you can raise from rich people."

- Chris Matthews, host of Hardball with Chris Matthews, on the record-breaking campaign fundraising figures for the 2008 presidential election. (Source: MSNBC.com)