1st Bad News

Well, it had to happen sometime. I didn't get the Fellowship.... I've already cried about it, so I'm not going to do that again in writing. The road I tread is sometimes burdened with steep mountains. At least I still have legs.
The sun shone again when I saw Gary Burton play with Pat Metheney, Steve Swallow, and Antonio Sanchez. Thank you Gary Burton for your artistry, Pat Metheney for your lyriscism and your electric hair, Steve Swallow for that particularly dirty bass solo in Fallen Grace, and Antonio Sanchez for your time, and your energy.
These guys were all incredible. (Oh, and thank you Mr Burton for letting me shake your hand.)