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| Oh, brother |
Part of who and what we are is our family. Today, I'd like to introduce you to my younger brother, Jeff. Jeff and I share a lot in common, and have a lot of big differences.
First, the common. Jeff and I both played in an orchestra, we are both alpha males (which is why we can't be in a band together), we're both computer programmers, and we're both from the last of the hippies. Jeff was voted the Inland Empire's Best Unsigned Musician a few years ago, and to see him in action will simply floor you! He physically takes after our father (tall and thin), while I take after our mom (shorter and heavier). Can you, nonetheless, see the resemblance? We've been thru EVERYTHING together, and I'm as proud of him as any parent would be of a child.
Now, a few differences. Jeff plays to the stylings of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, etc., etc. I play classical and heavy metal (can you get ANY more opposite?). Jeff plays Fender Strats exclusively - absolutely nothing else in an electric guitar. I prefer the layout of Gibson, and struggle with Fender's location of the high 'E' string relative to the edge of the fretboard (what a crybaby I am!). Physically, Jeff has all of the advantages over me. But intellectually, I rule the roost. And probably the single biggest difference is that Jeff is a lady killer - he walks into a room, and they all get in line. To say that I'm shy with women is a severe understatement. I'm fine until the intimacy begins. I was taught by our mom that no one would ever want me, and that haunts me to this day. She bolstered Jeff's self confidence, and that too shows to this day.
Well, a lil share. My best friend in the world - mess with him, and I'll make your life a living nightmare (as some fools have had to learn already). We may have come from a dysfunctional family, but there's nothing dysfunctional about our bonds. Keep rockin' Squid! (his nickname)
John
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Posted by nsemn8r on 2009-05-28 15:42:22 | Rating: | Views: 67
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