Comments on: Boys Must Be Strong

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:20:45 +0000

I understand where you're coming from, just turned 44 and I'm in the second year of my “career” after becoming a lawyer a while back – there is no way I'll ever catch up with those who had their shit together when I was, um, busy, but I wouldn't trade a minute of it. In the end, you are what you've done, not what you've accumulated, and surely there is more in store for you. Hold close your friends and family, and just say yes…

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:20:45 +0000

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:20:45 +0000

By: ...banter

...banter — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:51:28 +0000

I think that Skiba song is actually Good Fucking Bye.

By: Darren

Darren — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 21:32:33 +0000

Heck, I wrote one today:

http://www.destroytheheart.com/Destroy_The_Hear…

Thanks for the kind words.

By: spongecake

spongecake — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:15:21 +0000

I really enjoyed your post, and I agree with Wombosi about feeling pride in what you have accomplished. When you think of the tiny percentage of people who start playing music, then factor in how many play and write their own stuff, THEN factor in how many abandon that career over the years, you should stand back and marvel at your own tenacity. You've kept it rolling, and I'll bet you wrote a song in the last month, too. Am I right?

By: Darren

Darren — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:07:54 +0000

you know, actually…a dear friend of mine read the piece and called me to remind me of the time when we were kids and I told him my dream was to have a living room full of studio equipment instead of furniture.

I had forgotten ever saying such a thing, but it sure sounds like me.

“Pottery barn” shit” cracked me up, Wombosi. Thanks for that.

By: wombosi

wombosi — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:53:40 +0000

A life lived in creativity is never wasted and your apartment full of music equipment instead of Pottery Barn shit are your treasures.

Anybody can own a house in the suburbs and live like everyone else- only a few have the balls to chase their passions. You should feel proud of your life.

By: Darren

Darren — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:23:17 +0000

I still didn't say it as effectively as I was hoping, but this particular birthday has put me in a contemplative state-of-mind. You ain't alone, bro. I'm also glad I'm not.

By: DwDunphy

DwDunphy — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:33:19 +0000

Thank you for that. I knew my life wasn't all that unique, but it still amazes me when others are saying what I'm thinking and feeling…