or, some things that are true

north carolina is still one of the finest places i have spent time in, on the short list with:
paris
lake george
barcelona
and brooklyn

but tennessee has synchronous fireflies. or lighting bugs. whatever, they're unrealistically beautiful.

r.e.m. puts on a good live show, worth dealing with the huddled yuppie masses at madison square gardens. michael stipe wore a suit, much of the audience wore suits. i danced like a foolish person along with my brother. delightful. good call, alex.

sleepy time now