Back to the Future

Brooke and I spent some time last week in Colonial Williamsburg; it was my second trip and her first. While most come to this bastion of colonial America for a family getaway combined with a learning experience for the kids, we got much more out of it than that. With that being said, I'd be a liar if I told you that this was our expectation, or if anyone else but us interpreted their time there as we did. All we really wanted was nice weekend away at a bed & breakfast while learning a little of our country's past. The United States of America is in the midst of a new revolution, and in its own way, Colonial Williamsburg is doing its part.

Over the 4th of July weekend, some friends and I, through rambling conversation, came to the topic of the Foo Fighters. We were speaking of songs that feature a 'screamer' while listening to Pearl Jam's "Rearview Mirror", a decidedly 'screamer' song. Not to say Eddie Vedder himself is a consistent screamer, just that that song in particular fits the bill. Well the next singer to come to mind who frequently screams was the Foo Fighters David Grohl. The conversation though did not last very long on that topic because none of us really cares all too much about the Foo's and their ex-Nirvana drummer for a front man. Not to say I particularly dislike the Foo's, I have seen them twice (once being an MTV $2 Bill show) and do in fact greatly enjoy some of their songs, "Everlong" in particular. But I simply don't see them as being anything special in the genre of rock and alternative music.

There's a sick irony in crime fighting. Fighting is a crime. Killing is a crime. But crime fighters fight. And crime fighters kill. They must.

People die during crimes and people die as punishment for those crimes. This, again, is a conundrum. Death beget death? This article isn't about capital punishment, but keep it in mind.

Guest writer Brooke Rachel Shive is a vocalist, actor and dancer. She is Joe's girlfriend and dear friend to Tim and Gerard. When questioned about her level of education, she will tell you she has a Master's Degree in shopping and a Ph.D. in awesomeness.