euphorious euphony

By Todd Stadler · Saturday, June 16, 2001 8:59pm

The Mates of State show really colored my world for the rest of the day. I hadn't really been to a show in a while, and perhaps not coincidentally, I hadn't been excited about music in a while.

Hearing the peppy sounds of organ, drums, and catchy harmonies changed all that.

As I drove home, it seemed to me that the world was an interesting place. Every person I saw seemed to hide a wealth of information that was worthy of at least one song. Every time I closed my eyes, I imagined I was taking pictures of the world, and it seemed so beautiful. You'd almost have guessed I was on drugs.

My spirit lifted, I once again entertained thoughts of finally doing something with all the musical instruments and ideas I've been collecting. I may not act on that anytime soon, but it was good to feel I could. I was in my über-creative mode again. So what if all that came of it was a journal entry and a mild euphoria?