So sue me

New Avett Brothers album came out the other day; I think it's great. Other reviews are good as well.

It's nice to see them get some mainstream recognition, even as I resort to being an indie snob (I liked them BEFORE they were big).

In other news...I was reelected to the student government association, this time as dorm president of West Quad. It was a close race. I auditioned for and got a smallish role (Ross) in Macbeth, which will be performed the fourth weekend of October (the 23 and 24). BMR is chugging along as always; Chorale features a new director and an interesting new direction.

That's about it.

Oh, and I cut my hair. And when I say this, I mean REALLY cut it. Like this:


So yeah. Anyway, just getting that picture up took 20 minutes. Stupid old camera and stupid lack of drivers. Good thing I keep a backup Yahoo account around for spammers.

School is Fun Now

All through high school, classes were something I usually regarded with apathy. I was going to learn regardless, but I wasn't necessarily going to enjoy it. Now, though, I look forward to my classes. Not only am I going to learn something, but I'm going to enjoy learning it. Take physics. In high school, physics sucked. I'm not naming any specific reasons, but take my word for it. In college, physics is pretty awesome. The professor is enthusiastic, and the class pays attention. No card games are involved.

After a few days of classes, I'm enjoying being back on campus. It's odd that a good chunk of my friends have graduated, but I'm dealing. I've taken a part in a week-long production of Grease, as Sonny (beg pardon if you don't know who that is; I didn't either, having never seen the play or the movie). Suffice to say that I'm not John Travolta (or Olivia Newton-John).

A friend is directing a production of Macbeth this fall that I may try out for as well. As always, I will be doing BMR; I will be running for dorm president next week. I'm working for the bookstore and for the school radio station this year, as music director for blues, country, gospel and soul. I now receive CDs from less well known artists with personal notes enclosed.

On to some less related issues...

iTunes has introduced "Genius Mixes," which as far as I can tell is an attempt to order shuffle by genre. Which is unfortunate, since iTunes assigns genres fairly inaccurately.

Enough for now. I'm happy enough listening to the Beatles sing "Sie Liebt Dich."

Autumnal Beauty

Fall in New England is beautiful. Fall in Maine is even better. The leaves are changing, the weather is changing, and everything is just nice. Right now it's in the fifties and dry and clear and generally great. And an obligatory picture.