June 1st…ah how I hate thee. On this day each year I’m reminded that the cards that life deals are not always the best hand. Of course, I play the game with what I’m dealt and do the best I can. In retrospect, I realize I wouldn’t be who I am today if not for how I grew up…but I often wonder what sort of person I would be though.

And so, today’s just another reminder of something I’ve tried to leave behind. Most of the year, I’m lucky that I’m not reminded as often. THANK GOD!

You would think that each year would get easier and easier but it’s actually the opposite. I know I’m speaking in non-specifics but I think I’m just tired of putting my thoughts down about the situation. Nothing I do, say, or write will change anything that was, is, and will be. And so? I MOVE ON (until the next June 1st).

On the brighter side of life, I’m back in the recording studio on Monday. Recording is what’s keeping me optimistic. This next CD (so far) has some songs on it that are mainly for myself. I’m not writing songs with the thought of “this song is a single”…If others connect to it or relate and like it, that would be a bonus.

So far the songs are a bit “extreme”…if it’s an angry song, it’s probably the most vicious song I’ve ever written. Depressing tune? Pull out the sharp objects. Love song? Mushy as they get! One of the songs worries me a little due to the content, but it certainly is honest as hell. We’ll see what sort of response it gets.

As for the rest of the CD, I’ve been writing and have quite a few tunes that are just OK…I’m not sure what’s gonna make it on disc and what’s gonna get tossed aside. All i know is, I’m looking forward to recording them.