Quotes

Man, I love a good quote. And you can quote me.

I was reading a book of random facts and came across a quote by Ben Franklin that reminded me of why I love quotes. It was so wise, so concise. Of course, that book is at home and I am at work, so I'll paraphrase here. Ha! is that bad, to misquote a quote?

OK, wait, I'll just go look it up. Hold, please...

for crying out loud, I can't find it. OK, it was something about how there is nothing worse for your health than to over-care for it. As in, let some stuff go, don't over analyze or react to every little problem, be more free with it.


Found a few other goodies by Ben Franklin:
"Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing."

"Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man."

"Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."

Freebird

Why is it so funny to shout requests for 'Freebird' during concerts? How did that all start and why do I smile each time I witness this long-standing tradition?

We went to see Nickel Creek last week at McCaw Hall in Seattle and were treated to a great show. The opening act was a guy named Jon Brion, who is one of those people who just *is* a musician. He doesn't just play an instrument or sing well, he excels at anything and probably sight-reads too. He reminded me a bit of Rufus Wainwright. Anyway, he came out on stage a little disorganized, ready for anything and played 1 song and joked, "any requests?" Someone, of course, yelled, "Freebird!" and we all laughed, and he eventually played the song. Pretty well too.

Nickel Creek was in great form, playing most of my favorites and cracking jokes and just having what seemed to be a joyful time. All around great show!