Taxi drivers are the most incredible people.. today one told me that he had pretty good luck driving drunks, and that they'd rarely puke in his car. He could go for a year or two without it happening. But one time in 1991, it happened to him 22 out of 30 days! He was dead serious, and is still wondering why that happened.

Anyway, I've been "busy" with summer school (its not that taxing), and with listening to lots of music as part of my self-imposed homework for theory class. The latest guy to send chills up my spine is bossa nova pioneer Joao Gilberto, and especially his rendition of "Desafinado" -- covered to death by a million people, but no one's ever improved on his version.. its just the way he holds court by himself, with a classical guitar and his voice.. and what a voice! Its not a fancy one, but the way he sings is so sleepy and captivating. Beautiful stuff... Maybe i'd start listening to the radio more if people still compose and perform like this.