Guys, I'm not abandoning my post here a smoke beats water, just silently peering above the trench line for now. I really appreciate the readership that has accumulated to about 30 hits per day whether or not I post; that's dedication.

So how's about some musical recommendations for now until I get back into the swing of things. Or how's about two really really good musical recommendations? Yeah? Come on. I can't hear you.

All: WE WANT YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS!

Alright. That's better.

Ryan Vaughn - Turn Me Over
Just kidding but come one guys drum me up some business over here.

Okay for real:

Top 2 albums of this month for me:

1. Arcade Fire - Funeral
2. Loretta Lynn - Van Lear Rose

You can listen to some samples at www.waterloorecords.com. Okay so now everybody knows I'm still alive right?

All: RIGHT!!!

Okay then. Carry on.