Once in a blue moon, your words make a difference.

Have you ever found yourself trying so hard to solve a problem, you end up getting in your own way? In a way it's kind of one of those "Road to hell is paved with good intentions" situations. Most of us realize that sometimes it's necessary to take a step back--or even walk away--and not focus on it for a while...like studying so hard for a test you become counter-productive, or scrubbing so hard to remove a stain your entire hand goes numb and starts bleeding and you don't even realize it. I've been in one of those situations, and honestly, it probably would've gotten easier by now if I could just step back and breathe for a minute. However, we've all got our flaws.

I love music, I love people, and I love words. The last two explain why the main thing I write about is people. I don't write about their great achievements or their horrible failures; I find myself ranting on occasion, but that's just because I'm human. I write about whatever sticks with me...the way a person is, the crazy energy they have about them, how welcoming and hospitable they are, how they love what they do...anything. As for music, most of the time that's the glue that sticks someone to my memory. It may just be that we talked about a particular musician, or that they write music, or I was with them when I saw a concert, or we sang a song together...again, anything.

And once in awhile, all those things fall into place and end up doing something completely awe-inspiring: those words find their way to someone and affect them in a positive way. Sometimes it's a simple as bringing back a childhood memory; other times, it's something as profound as actually moving someone--which isn't as grandiose as it sounds. Moving someone can be as easy as making them feel better. And when that happens based on just being who you are and doing what you do...it's pretty damn nifty.

To top all that off, when you've been busting your ass on one particular problem and aren't making any headway, and in addition are tired, frustrated, pissed off, drained, and would really just like to throw your hands up, say the hell with this, and give up...and this other thing comes along, shifts your focus for a little while, and ends up having that result...

Well by damn, it's just magical. Not to mention much needed and most appreciated.