
32 years ago I met Sharlene. In intermediate school. Mrs. Teramoto. I think we both thought the other was alittle uniquely off. I was probably weirder. We still probably think that way. The only difference is that we love each other a whole lot more today. We joke that we have to stay friends forever because we'd be really horrible enemies... too much take it to the grave stuff. But, the truth is I don't know what I'd do without Sharlene. I don't want to know what that would be like. We've watched each other grow and evolve and be seriously neurotic through some seriously shitty shit. Shar and I don't cry around each other too much but we know we could if we had to. Mostly, we laugh and laugh and laugh. We have 32 years of private jokes. The best part is the music. We've been making music for not much shorter than we've been friends. The first song I ever wrote was for Sharlenes' 16th birthday-- well, I had the help of our friend David Ho... man the key for that f'n song was too high! And, I don't remember it at all. Today, we're still doing it. You can tell we've been singing together for a long time. It's a good vibe and I'm so grateful. Anyhoo, I have a hard time being sappy with Shar (and my sister). I don't know why. So, I'll end here. Except to say "Thank you for the awesome 32-year joyride, baby! I love you... Faithie