It's early...

It's going to be one of those days. It's only 3am, but I just rolled out of bed, wide awake, on a Saturday with no place to be. Not a big deal, as me and 3am are not strangers, but it usually is the END of my day which finds me here and not the beginning. I figure I will spend a lot of time dozing on and off while on the couch.

Now my Dad and Brother are both morning people who get up at 4:30 or 5:00 every morning, whether they need to or not. Voluntarily. In my opinion, that just isn't right. Anyone who knows me knows that before 10am, the best greeting I can usually manufacture is not even "Good Morning," but simply a gutteral "Mornin'".

Now for something completely different:

Last night was the final dress rehearsal for my latest endeavor, A Garbeau's Christmas. I, as most people do, love this time of year and am a huge fan of holiday cheer, especially the music. Over the years I have amassed a collection of holiday music I am really proud of, close to 20 hours worth. What I like about my collection is that it isn't the usual collection of old school Perry Como and Bing Crosby standards, but rather a contemporary mix of instrumental and vocal selections which put a new twist on the classics. From Mannheim Steamroller to David Arkenstone, the music is challenging yet familiar. If you aren't sure what I am talking about, listen to this: