"E we elect them. E we eject them. In the land of the free and the home of the brave." --Megadeth

"Stand and fight. Live by your heart. Always one more trial. I'm not afraid to die." --Manowar

"Electric Sheep are dreaming of your face." --Incubus

Music and kids. Rights and censorship. It's something that keeps appearing again and again. A local woman wants to have a Slayer/Slipknot show cancelled. She makes a point, the lyrics can be harmful to children. However, I have a better solution. It's called: don't let your kids go. Or change the channel if it's Howard Stern. Or turn off the TV if it's Janet Jackson's fine naked boob on the tube. Life is about choices. Make the right choice but don't force your "right" on others. Remember, even if you are "right" (there goes that word again), censorship leads us down the wrong path. This was the path of the Taliban, the Soviet Union, Saddam Hussein, or even Hitler. Our current American administration would do well to remember that. Stop the FCC and the other government blowhards now.

I guess in today's world I am old fashioned. I was raised that television, CD's, radios, and the like are not necessities. They shouldn't rule our lives. If it offends you, turn it off and leave it off. Some will always want to be the "morals" police for the rest of us.

Seether and Evanescence will be touring together. Sounds like the bill of the year, unfortunately for now they aren't coming here to the Akron/Cleveland area. What I'd give to hear that melodic version of Broken with Amy and Seether together.

Marty tried to make Megadeth over as an alternative act? Risk and Cryptic Writings were both nonstandard fair from the kings of the shred. I personally believe all bands must take new journeys and new directions to remain viable and pertinent however moving too far and you lose the flock. Like I said before, I'm personally hoping the soon to be released album is much more like their oh-so-killer debut Killing is my Business.

Children of Bodom are talking about the rise in popularity of extreme music in the States. I didn't know it wasn't popular. Then again, I've always marched to my own drummer.

"1984" not just a story anymore. The future is now and I don't know if I like it.

Star Wars is the future I desire even if it was long, long, time ago. Beautiful queens and princesses and the art of Ralph Mcquarrie. Much of his concept art is available for purchase. The link is a depiction of Vader vs. a Tusken Raider. Awesome. Truly awesome. Drawn in a time, when Storm Troopers were envisioned to carry light sabers.

Busy weekend. Lacey's fourth birthday party was yesterday. It was a full day from cleaning, to taking the kids on a two mile hike, to watching Big Fish on DVD later in the night. The movie was fantastic and quite thought provoking. Reminded me of Neil Gaiman's work. Today, I went to my Dad's grave and had Aikido practice amongst other things.

Went on a 'Deth kick while I was cleaning both today and yesterday and was pleasantly suprised to hear my own voice. Perhaps I could front a band someday with voice lessons and much practice. Until then, I'll continue to dream and write about Straight Jacket Sister.

Not sure what else to say, so I'll call it an end.