48 Plus One... Day

Hello, if anybody's out there. I haven't blogged in a while. Matter of fact, I don't blog much. But I am now, so if you're here, you're sort of probably reading this. If you're not reading it, you're probably just staring at the screen vegging out, not really paying attention to what you're looking at. If you're one of those people, go fuck yourself.  If you're really reading it, go un-fuck yourself.  Anyway, had a great few days visiting family up north. Yesterday, St Patty's Day, was my birthday. I turned 48, case  you haven't figured that out yet. Played at O'Henning's in Bakersfield. Had a great time. I'm really starting to like my wife a lot. I think she's the greatest. I'm working on being acceptable and not too annoying.... Well, acceptable, anyway. We headed back home from Bakersfield after the show and after visiting friends. It was a long, long ride -- closed freeways, missed exits, lot of singing, lot of guitar playing, good conversation with my wife (Jenny). Got home, started  sculpting, my latest hobby. Getting kinda good at it,  I think. Either way, it's fun and relaxing and I enjoy it quite a bit.... Wednesday I play at Harvelle's in Long Beach -- pretty much every Wednesday. Sunday is the benefit for my old pal Max Bangwell, who has been quite sick. We wish him well and hope we can get him a bunch of money to help with whatever... or just so he can spend it and have a good time... Last week I had a minor altercation outside of my best friend's bar, so I've been 86ed from there. Unfortunate. Besides that, things seem to be ok... But things aren't always what they seem. For instance, right now you're reading this... on your laptop, on your desktop, on your iPad, maybe on your phone... and you're thinking everything's ok. What if it isn't? What if it really is, but you think it isn't? You ever think of that? Huh? Answer me! Don't just stand there reading passively! Why don't you quit reading this? I really don't have much to say now. Go do something. Make a difference. Lie. Be honest. Cheat. Steal. Give something away. Whatever you're into -- just try not to hurt the innocent people. I'm not saying you should punish severely the bad ones or the ones you think are bad or annoying. Just remember to pick your battles. There's a time and a place for everything. Right now, my time is about up for this blog entry. I hope this has not been the highlight of your day. If it has, get a hobby. Try sculpting. It's kinda fun! or maybe get your own blog. I probably won't read it, but it might be good for you. Either way, get out of your pajamas, take a shower, comb your hair, or at least put your pants on. Be all that you can be. Keep on reaching. Keep on growing. If you don't want to grow, it's ok to just become your own personal compost heap. Stew in your juices. Maybe that's what you need. This is James, signing off. You have no idea what I'm going to do, but it's gonna be really cool. Talk to you when I talk to you!