reverie

Okay yes, I'm kind of mildly obsessed with Jared Leto. But have you heard his band 30 Seconds to Mars? They are incredible. And to be fair this post is about so much more than just extolling the virtues of one Mr. Leto. This is where my affinity for blogging and for him collide. Regarding the thematic elements of A Beautiful Lie , 30 Seconds to Mars' sophomore release, Charles Avelon writes, "Struggle may, at first, seem like an ill-fitting focal point for Leto. As one blogger put it, 'Jared seems to have been at the front of the queue for all of life's offerings.'" (Soundcheck Magazine Sept. 2006) No wonder according to theinquirer.net (a tech news site, not to be confused with the tabloid The Enquirer) Jared "said that he wanted blogging to die, suddenly" and that "the whole idea was ridiculous and just a playground for four-year-olds." The article continues, "And are we to suppose that Jared doesn't read them? Er no, h...

For all the melodies and choruses in the world, all the songs ever written, all the music about this earth, there is no greater sound than hearing a small child say your name. I was able to be in Omaha over Labor Day weekend & spend time with my family (except Joe unfortunately) and had the distinct pleasure of hearing my youngest niece utter my name in a way that only she at this age will ever say it. And I am so pleased to report that Ashlee was right when she said a bond like what Jadyn & I had formed was not one that would be forgotten. Knowing that 4 months could pass and not break our bond makes the time between now & Christmas not seem quite so long. Don't get me wrong, I don't love or miss Alaina or Amber or the rest of the family any less. They are all very dear to my heart & I cannot wait to see them again. But Jadyn & I have a connection that I have never had with anyone else on the planet, nor am I likely to unless I have a daughter much lik...