First post from the lyrical physicist

I actually garnered the nickname the Lyrical Physicist from a dude who studied social science.  Sharing lyrics, waiting for a meeting to start.  And he realized I wasn't just an engineer, I was an engineer with a physics degree too.

Yes, I'm blogging.  As if a full time job, a family, and trying to finish my first album isn't enough...  I really have a passion for music.  Not just creating and playing it, but listening and understanding the creative process.  And so, here I am.  Sitting in the living room, squinting because I wasn't smart enough to put curtains on those blasted windows and too lazy to move.

Okay, I'm moving.  I couldn't see anymore.

So, I don't quite know what I'm doing.  I've never blogged.  More to come I suppose.  For now I'm happy thinking I'm just going to write about music and why I love it.  Maybe talk about a few of my favorite bands and songs here and there.  Stay tuned Loves.

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