Settle down little one.
Relax, breath - you matter not.

2007 - A year of cadence

Discoveries were prominent this year.

I unmasked an amazing artist in Joanna Newsom. She's a harpist and in my opinion the best lyricist in my lifetime. Folkhero got me a CD of hers, warning me that people either "...Absolutely love her..." OR "...Totally hate her." I'm in the first camp. I was surprised Amy liked her to, and we went to see her at the Walt Disney Hall back in November of 07'. Sometimes musicians this good (see also: Aaron Molho) make you simultaneously weep with beauty, as well as think to yourself: "Why do I even try?"

I discovered a cure for political apathy in Republican Ron Paul.
Thanks to this interest I learned my weight in gold about our monetary system, foreign policies and a reflective world view by others on this blue ball.
At first I was very against the idea, a Republican...from Texas...Presidents that fit that bill belong on the same shelf in a logic library as a bag of hammers.
I kept thinking I found a bad point about RP - but when I really looked unbiased into said issue - I found that the guy is the real deal. About the only thing I didn't agree with was his abortion stance...but as he's an OBGYN, he has taken an oath to never harm a fetus. Personally, I don't believe any male should have a say in this. If your missing an X, I don't believe you can fundamentally understand a woman's' feelings on this issue.
This will probably be the last year I'm interested to the point of donating my own money and time to a candidate - which I'm sure some of my friends will be happy to hear.
I'd like to thank Tom DiGiurco the most for actually listening and conversing intelligently about it.
It amazes me how offended some people are at the mere mention of conversing Religion and Politics. I'm sure glad not everyone's like me, as that would be quite boring - by the same token - I long for a world of clarity, of absolutes...where each issue is debated until justice is achieved on all sides.

I journeyed to Canada and British Columbia as well. Most of this adventure is here. However, as moons circle our nautical nugget...it cannot be overstated, (Wait a minute, this is ME! The King of exaggeration saying this?!?!? Blasphemy!) - just how dire our situation was many times.
My mind works like a photograph - taking pictures, as I'm sure your does. Even now, months later, I'm ashamed that I can only see a dozen or so pictures of this incredible expedition inside my head. I know, when I'm old and crusty, I'll remember the ashen sky's reflecting my brother's kayak on the quick-silvered waters, dizzy with wonder and fear.

I painted a ton this year. Ton = about 14 pounds of canvas. Painting is something that resides on my left shoulder...a glass of port usually gets me there MUCH faster...but too much and I dive into wanton fervor - where only moons mark the shame of my endeavor.

Speaking of PORT...I'm sure within the last year, I absorbed about two gallons a month. About a 1/2 glass a night. I know I've had enough, as Folkhero/Tom will tell you, when my left temple starts twitching and dancing with talkative sunshine dust.

Aaron and Alex continued being the best of friends in 2007. Were having the same concerns we had with Alex, via Aaron's speech. His language has vastly improved this year. Sometimes I feel we need to relax...he's not even 3 yet, and when I look back at Alex's vids...he was the same way. Speaking of Alex...
2007 marked a big year for gymnastics for Alex. He had his first big competition, and did amazingly well! Aaron started preschool and speech-therapy at the same location Alex had. Both boys love Nintendo Wii...Thanks Mom!

I called this year the year of cadence...not to be "Chinese Restaurant" about it...but to reflect on the fact that not much happened. And that isn't a bad thing. Hell, if I could live 2007 forever I wouldn't hesitate to do so.

Everything seemed to stay the same...which in my world is quite a deluxe happening.
Everything appeared clear and meant-to-be.
Everyone I know, should know I love them as only this time and universe can...despite there being an infinite number of "us's."

I grow jealous of this text - as I know it willl outlive me.
Smile boys - Daddy's on your left.

A.G.M.
January 10th, 2008