Even the financial disclosure statements that political bloggers were required to post hadn't stemmed the suspicion that people's opinions weren't really their own. "Who's paying you?" was a retort that might follow any bout of enthusiasm, along with laughter - who would let themselves be bought?

If I had a view like this to look down on every day, I would have the energy and inspiration to conquer the world. The trouble is, when you most need such a view, no one gives it to you.

Oh we'll know each other forever, Bix says. The days of losing touch are almost gone.

Redemption, transformation--God how she wanted these things. Every day, every minute. Didn't everyone?

Everyone we've lost, we'll find. Or they'll find us.

I guess it's always romantic when two people fall in love.... Even if it turns out not to be real.

The music industry is an interesting lens through which to look at change, because it has had such a difficult time adjusting to the digital age.