This is James. Today I have big shoes to fill!

Lets all feel bad for David right now. He is in the Caribbean, on an island called Turks and Caicos. I had to pull out a map. Today, the weather was a high of 82. Tonight a cold front hit, it will go down to 75. The island nation has 20,000 people on it. Basically the same amount of people as one residential square block in Manhattan. Go figure.

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I love lyrics. The expression of emotion through words on a page, even before you put a melody to it, is one of the greatest talents in the world. David has written some great ones. Here are some my favorites.

From Joanne:

No matter how many others are there,
One by one, they all fade away
As I'm tryin' my best not to stare
But, hoping that she'll look my way.

From Joanne:

In my arms like a thousand wild flowers

From Another Fifteen Years:

'Cause it's hard to admit that ever since you made your choice
I've been seeing you in daydreams every single day.

From I Can't Wait:

Forever in each sigh. My heart knew you and I
Were meant to be.

From Lost on Bleecker Street:

Cause deep inside you fear you'll have to face
Another rising sun alone

From Oak Beach Inn (OBI):

Where motorboat jockeys pullin' up to the dock.
Are all watchin' the moon instead of watchin' a clock

From She's Just Mean:

She'd sip fine wine while she lets you die of thirst.
You always stand in line 'cause in her mind she's always first.

These are my favorites. What are yours?