This photo really does deserve a thousand words, but instead of wasting your time, only three comments:
P.S. Thanks to my coworker, Jane, for pointing this great moment in history out.
And with that, I’m back from my creative writing hiatus. Welcome back, me!
xoxo,
adam
I few nights ago, Jon showed me a link on his phone that said “[John] Frusciante and RHCP part ways.” Being my favorite band, I was speechless. Ever since they announced their indefinite hiatus a year ago, there was at least hope they would come back and play a concert in my living room.
Today, Frusciante made an official statement on his blog -
When I quit the band, over a year ago, we were on an indefinite hiatus. There was no drama or anger involved, and the other guys were very understanding. They are supportive of my doing whatever makes me happy and that goes both ways.
To put it simply, my musical interests have led me in a different direction. Upon rejoining, and throughout my time in the band, I was very excited about exploring the musical possibilities inherent in a rock band, and doing so with those people in particular. A couple of years ago, I began to feel that same excitement again, but this time it was about making a different kind of music, alone, and being my own engineer.
I really love the band and what we did. I understand and value that my work with them means a lot to many people, but I have to follow my interests. For me, art has never been something done out of a sense of duty. It is something I do because it is really fun, exciting, and interesting. Over the last 12 years, I have changed, as a person and artist, to such a degree that to do further work along the lines I did with the band would be to go against my own nature. There was no choice involved in this decision. I simply have to be what I am, and have to do what I must do.
Sending love and gratitude to you all.
(Source: http://johnfrusciante.com/?p=53)
Ugh. It appears that John Klinghoffer will be replacing Frusciante, being the back up axe-man on tours. Klinghoffer also worked with Frusciante on Frusciante’s solo albums.
I can only cross my fingers in hopes they get back together.
/juice
I joined a fantasy basketball league two weeks into the season. Oh well, at least I’m in one again. We have 12 teams, which means your pre-draft decisions have to be about 140 players deep. I was randomly selected first pick for the league, which in turn, means I pick again at number 24 and 25. I didn’t like that. Here are my results:
Fantasy Basketball team 2009
My prediction is that I’ll place 4th or 5th in the league. I don’t think I have the best players, but they are very good and should go far with their teams. My first 10 picks are strong, the other 3 are going to be sitting the bench a lot.
LeBron James #1 pick:
Jason Kidd
#2 pick:
Vince Carter #3 pick:
Marcus Camby #4 pick:
Al Thornton #11 pick:
Wow. Just wow. I have a feeling it is fake, but still.
NOTE: College language used in text. Read with caution.
/juice
A good Samaritan in Clark County, Wisconsin calls 911 this past weekend to inform dispatch she is driving drunk. Hilarious. Good work, lady.
Saw this via @KATUNews
xoxo,
adam
Bethany,
I can’t begin to describe how much you mean to me. You are such an amazing person, not just to me, but to our friends, family and others. I am so fortunate to have you not only in my life, but as my partner, as we take on the world.
You know how to make me laugh and cheer me, and others up when they are down. That’s something special to have in a person. Your smile is adorable as well as your personality. You’re pretty cute too. 
I hope you have a great birthday, turning 25 [wow, you are so much older than me], and experience what you want to in the next 75 years. You have been a great best friend one could ask for.
[old picture for fun; Homecoming 2005]
Happy Birthday, and I love you.
/juice
It’s no wonder Google’s stock is $536 a share. They do almost everything I need.
Just to name a few.
So it’s clear that using anything on the web may have a Google connection. That’s okay with me. They have a good reputation, and always inventing something unique and new. All of these applications clearly shows why their stock is worth so much.
I wish there was one place were I could access ALL of this stuff on one page. igoogle.com comes close, but doesn’t do everything I need. If only they started hosting pictures and websites, I think I would be 100% Googled!
Keep up the good work, and you will continue to ‘own’ me.
/juice
ª – Okay, so I actually use WordPress, but I have a mirror website to keep getting the blog out there.
