A few years ago, I took Sheryl to Cleveland for her birthday. Yeah, it sounds like more of a slap on the wrist than a present, but we had a really nice time, and I was thrilled to do something nice for her.

We spent one day with a dear friends of Sheryl's, and on the next day, we decided to check out the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame before heading home.

I personally loved the hall of fame. There were some amazing exhibits, and approximately halfway through, there were some mini movie theaters, which showed classic rock and roll films on loop. Sheryl and I relaxed a bit while watching "The Concert for Bangladesh" - which was possibly George Harrison's first major activity after the breakup of the Beatles.

I remember watching the film, thinking how magical that moment was - I had only heard of this recording and this movie, I had never expected to have seen it with my own eyes. And at the freaking hall of fame of all places!

Today, Sheryl and I had a great night at the Detroit Tigers baseball game. Comerica Park - where the Tigers play - recently hosted Paul McCartney's "On the Run" tour.

When I got home tonight, I went on Itunes to download a song I heard at the game - Muse's "Uprising".

And lo and behold, right when I opened Itunes, there was the 40th Anniversary edition of George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh.

Yes, I downloaded it.

And as I listen to it right now, I think of the random thoughts that all seem to mesh together. And I think of all the amazing music that the Beatles released together and on their own.

Who could possibly compare?

40 years, George. You had your head and heart in the right place. You did some amazing things with your life, and you used your fame for the powers of good.

There is so much more out there in the world, and we all have something to contribute.

Inspirational Dirty Work (You Crazy Showbiz Kids!)

Tonight, we went to see Steely Dan at the Fox Theater. WOW, what a great show!

Obviously, they couldn't play ALL of their greatest hits, but with a setlist that included Aja, Black Cow, Hey Nineteen, Boddhisatva, Showbiz Kids, Dirty Work, Your Gold Teeth, My Old School, Reelin' in the Years, Josie, and Peg... how could you go wrong?

The songwriting that these guys come up with is inspirational. I found myself wanting to be in their stories - a part of their songs.

And wanting to write like them.

What a great (and refreshing) evening. There aren't a lot of bands that Sheryl and I can appreciate together, but Steely Dan is one of them.

Wow.
Wow!

Carolina on my mind

Despite getting land-locked in Tennessee, today we managed to get home from our trip to North Carolina.

It was an extremely productive week. We made some new friends who can actually help us make our trip down South, and we scoped out potential new homes.

While we were at it, we watched some minor league ball, and visited with family. We took a few tours, and  relaxed... believe it or not.

We've seen the prize, now we need to keep our eyes on it.

Are you ready to rock?