oh my, my...

i'm not much of a person to be whiny or needy, but this is on my mind right now. i really would like to be away from oklahoma right now. apart from the plus-100 degree heat we've been experiencing, my wife is in maine, and that sounds like the perfect place to be for me. i really miss her a lot. a lot. being married for a year doesn't warrant a month of being apart; shoot, 50 years of marriage doesn't even warrant that. but i understand why we're better off for it in the long run, and i'm definitely learning a thing or two about taking care of myself without her watchful eye and patience (usually too much of the latter).

she really is wonderful, and i can't wait to see her again on the 22nd. after a week in new hampshire, it's off to russia for us! i suppose in the long run, it's not too far off until i'll be headed up to the northeast, and that'll be a nice change of pace for me. i've been in oklahoma for too long, and i need to travel a bit.

with that said, i'll be by myself for the next couple of weeks, so if one of you oklahoma types feels especially nice, feel free to stop on by. i may cook you dinner. or if you're traveling through the area, i've got an extra bed, so i'd be happy to be a hotel for a night or two. it's not like i'm doing anything besides working and going home, so chances are, i'll be up for some adventure.

in other news, i just got mewithoutYou's latest album, "It’s all crazy! It’s all false! It’s all a dream! It’s alright," and i must say, it's quite fabulous. it's certainly a departure from their earlier music, being that it's essentially their take on folk music. not that they weren't experimenting with that in "Brother, Sister," but this album solidifies the folk trend in their music. enlightening lyricism, as always, and an enjoyable listen throughout. check it out, if you feel so inclined.

much love and peace to you all!