songrytr | March 5, 2009
Today is a challenging day…the last of a year of “firsts.” March 5, 2008 my father passed on. Like every day since, I’ll think of him throughout my day. After I post this I’ll drive over to the family house and Mom and I will take care of her errands (she doesn’t drive). And I [...]
songrytr | January 20, 2009
An amazing day. A day I’ve long been waiting to see.
A day that means more to others…more than I’ll ever be able to imagine.
“For we know that our patchwork heritage is a strength, not a weakness. We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus - and non-believers. We are shaped by every language [...]
songrytr | January 8, 2009
I am a nut about songs.
I have an appreciation of all music, but when it comes to a concise composition of melody and (usually) lyric I am a true believer.
It makes sense that I was formatted for pop. Mom worked in the local stereo/record store until she was eight months along with me. After I [...]
songrytr | January 7, 2009
Today is my father’s birthday. He would have been 81.
This is the front of the invitation I put together for his 80th. We had a huge surprise party and barbecue for him at the State Citrus Park here in Riverside. It was really a big day for him with friends and best wishes arriving from [...]
songrytr | January 6, 2009
Yes. I have long hair. You got a problem with that?
My little sister doesn’t like it. My mom tolerates it (”It looks so nice when you pull it back.”). My big sister thinks it’s cool (big sister also had a VW Bug with flower decals when she was 18).
We went to dinner New Year’s Eve [...]
songrytr | December 31, 2008
“Everybody here’s got a story to tell
Everybody’s been through their own hell
There’s nothing too special about getting hurt
Getting over it, that takes the work”
- Glen Phillips, ‘Duck and Cover’
It’s Wednesday, December 31, 2008 and I’ve officially started a weblog.
I’ve long had the intention…but the inspiration and motivation levels had not yet reached critical mass until [...]