department of "who gives a rat's..."

it's a week w/o gigs, a week to breathe. it's lovely here, as you may have ascertained if ever you've read this blog. the dogs are snoozing. a friend asked what is important to me, so below i reflect.
loves kids. loves teens. loves people. tries not to swear. loves the roots. loves the piano. loves exercise. loves vigor, energy, big ideas, wonder. loves to exercise. loves nature. loves cities. loves driving & back roads & travel & old things. loves animals. loves monsters, eccentrics, underdogs. loves lots & lots. loves life. loves thrift & adventure, meditation, calm, wildness. loves to write & draw & read. doesn't know how to love men. wants to. has mood swings. two left feet. addictions. dark thoughts. very bright ones. wants to be good. wants to have fun & be helpful. succeeds a lot. idealistic & fortunate. much like you, i bet, even if details vary.