Best?

The study of music has led me to some unexpected life altering discoveries.
Being a musician, one of the most common questions people ask upon discovering my profession is, who is your favorite band? or, who is the best bass player in the world? I used to be able to give quick and easy answers to these questions, until around the year 1995 when I witnessed a live performance that altered my perception of the terms "best" and "favorite" altogether.
Going into this show I was convinced that there was only one person deserving of the title "best bassist", however, after the show I could no longer aptly apply the term "best" for either bassist. To deem one the best is to imply that there is a lesser. In this case it was impossible for me to attach any negativity towards either player due to the overwhelming amount of virtouosity and love exhibited by both musicians. This discovery created a ripple effect that forced me reexamine the nature of competition.

The Butterfly and the Bumblebee

Ireland
Originally uploaded by g4st.

You may remember me referencing the patterns of nature in previous posts. I think it is high time I begin to go full "bore" (no pun intended) into my passions and philosophies as reflected through the universal systems found in nature.
Example #1
yaaaaawwn... okay maybe another time.

Venice Rose

VeniceRose
Originally uploaded by g4st.

There are more roses than cars in the city of Venice.
Far more.

Athens companion

Greece Dog, originally uploaded by g4st.

This wonderful creature escorted my wife and I around the old olympic stadium in Athens, Greece.
He even helped us along the crosswalk of a busy street. What a dog.