Thoughts on East Coast Thunder Storms

Thunder storms on the east coast are a big deal. My cousins who live in New Jersey take them very very seriously. They are basically petrified by them. They swear that it is a very dangerous to take a shower during a thunderstorm. Other hazards include going outside and talking a phones (there is something about wearing the right kind of shoes that makes phones okay but I am not positive on that). Compared to Montana thunderstorms, NJ thunder and lightening is pretty bad-ass. This storm has been rumbling for almost 3 hours, thousands of people in the surrounding area are without power. Apparently Lions Head Retirement Community has some super tough power lines, or I am just lucky. I spent about an hour sitting on a beach chair in the garage watching the storm. It was absolutely beautiful. I don't want to sound like a tool, but that is the Montanan in me, nature is beautiful...blah blah... I think more people in New Jersey should stop and appreciate this type of thing. Instead of hiding inside like a dog afraid of loud noises. Then again, this storm did take out several power lines and the last big thunderstorm annihilated this huge sign in a big strip mall. Maybe I am an idiot with a death wish. Just to be safe, I got my blogging done early, in case of power loss. I think I should make a habit of doing this earlier, it would appear I can actually write more than two quick sentences. I am sure ya'll appreciate that. Now for some music! We need to talk guys, this is going to be a pretty serious conversation. I know I have done my best to not post multiple songs by the same artist (I think one might have happened already) but I think I need to give this up. I have previously posted a HORSE the band song, but have been listening to this on repeat since last night. On repeat through my 8 hour work day mind you. It is freaking incredible. I love HORSE, and everything about them. I even knew the cousin of the original drummer, he was my neighborhood trouble making partner when I was a wee lad.
So here yah go, ANOTHER HORSE THE BAND SONG!!! This is one of those: "it burns, but a good burn" moments.

HORSE the Band - Shapeshift
p.s. The video is incredible. I don't always recommend watching the videos. But when I do it is because the are cool and artsy.



-KGM

Thoughts on Storms and Being Younger

There is a serious storm outside right now, shaking the whole house with thunder, lightning, wind and of course rain. I have never lived on the coast before, but I guess this happens a lot around here. Had relatives over for lunch, awkward as usual. I really got screwed over when it comes to cousins, my older brothers all have cousins their age. I have no cousins my age, they are all way younger then me. It was very awkward, but I did my best. After they left I WAS playing xbox but the lightning surged the power and turned it all off. Not cool bro.
 I at least had some good advice for my younger cousins. I told them to wear their freaking retainers when they get their braces off. Granted I did not say freaking because they are like ten. But seriously I got my braces off junior year and I slacked on my retainer wearing. Now, I am wearing it again to try and save all the work that the braces did. It is so damn painful, but I guess I deserve the pain for not wearing it in the first place. Again, Not cool bro

Moral of the story
Lightning and Retainers not chill bros

-Kyle Griffith McChesney