I really wish I could write in detail about the fun workshop I attended today about podcasting or the fantastic debut of David Occhipinti's string quartet I just heard a few minutes ago at the Music Gallery but as usual, family "issues" are at the forefront. (or even the hockey game that I am watcing as I type!)

Leo has a bad cough and won't sleep, and won't take his cough medicine (ever) so I have to stick my finger in his mouth and force it in otherwise he is going to be up all night gagging. Unfortunately he nearly bit my index finger off my left hand and is freaking out and screaming as per usual.

I said to Julie tonight, anyone who has never lived with their partner and raised kids has no idea what it is like. I say this almost without exception; ie. you can be a dedicated Uncle, a close friend, a part time parent, or all of these things, you still really have no idea. I used to say, imagine your worst fight you have with your partner and multiply that times ten...fortunately the highs are as high as the lows are low...

I look forward to getting back on track, doing some laundry, paying some bills and being a dad...it is this art obsession that is screwing everything up.

tim@guildwoodrecords.com