Plecboy

Is nobody else really impressed that OP's science teacher was able to identify that it actually was a whale vertebrae? Sounds like you had an awesome teacher, I imagine that sort of specialist knowledge isn't a normal thing for science teachers.

Can you play bass? If the answer is "no" then we have proof that nurture is the most important factor.

It seems that both the Republicans and Democrats have systemic internal issues that screw over the nation time and time again... From my, non American, perspective it seems crazy that the options for government are either pick the shitty one or the shittier one. Serious reform to the political system is needed to restore a functioning democracy to America. You need more than two parties capable of being in power for a start.

What's really worrying is how not only the rights of Americans are being trod upon, but the rights of citizens all over the world. I'm from Ireland, we like America, you're cool guys, but you're making it really hard for us to like you when you're exhibiting signs of over the top patriotism mixed with political apathy and overzealous warrantless surveillance. What you mentioned about the post 9-11 situation as being a power grab is spot on and it's pretty worrying.

So sad to only find this now. Amazing stuff! You're awesome! If you return please try a rendition of The Beatles With a little help from my friends in the style of Stravinsky (Rite of Spring style). I'm just so curious to know what it would sound like! Either way, I've been denying Christmas up until I listened to your pieces! Amazing!

I will, thanks.