Hopkins Marquis update

It's almost here! I heard from Canadian luthier Peter Hopkins today and the guitar he is making for me is only a couple of weeks from delivery. Oh man, I've been anticipating this for 18+ months. Will post pictures shortly.

Thought for the Day

Just came upon this tidbit which I originally blogged back in 2007...

In a world that is simultaneously generating and devouring its own ugliness, the greatest act of defiance, of affirmation, is the creation of something beautiful.

Still words to live by.