Last Friday at my local shopping conglomerate, I saw an opportunity to visit with Kris Kringle in a yearly tradition that I still participate in*

The thing is, it was Halloween.

Now, last time I checked Christmas comes a full 2 months after this, but what is more disappointing to me is that Christmas has now officially taken over 2 more holidays.

We've all known for awhile that Thanksgiving took a backseat to Christmas after stores began slashing prices for "Black Friday"** and it seems yearly that trees and ornaments, decorations and candy canes and elves and sleds and etc etc have been popping up earlier and earlier.

But alas, now you might as well dress up as Rudolph for Halloween...

*Every year since we've been born, my brother and I have taken a picture with Santa Claus as a gift to our mother. While might not seem out of the ordinary for kids age 0-8 to do this, the past 15 years have been a fun opportunity to make mom happy.

** Even though Black Friday is considered the biggest shopping day of the year and is good for business, it is sad to see that the 2nd biggest shopping day is Dec 26th.

Beautiful Lies Studio Interview: Zach

My friend Dave showed me this:

The Financial Crisis, as Explained to My Fourteen-Year-Old Sister

Back in the day I did the whole card thing... except mine were Michael Jordan and Penny Hardaway.

btw, I know I said I would tell you more about my charity, but that is before I knew about that sweet little link under my picture. That will tell you all you need to know about the wonderful organization, so click away!

Tonight I have a show and tomorrow I have a 16 hour drive to visit home for a few days. (which I am very excited about!) I have a concept of doing a cool blog or series of blogs about it. You'll find it fascinating (?)

Thanks to everyone who is reading this, you're helping out a good cause too (just remember, every time you read something I wrote and think I'm dumb you are helping kids learn music!)

Hello all,

How's it going! or ... um, how are you?

I'm really excited to have the opportunity to blog for a good cause! Just by reading my (and all our) random ramblings, silly thoughts, or what-have-you's you can help me contribute to charity!

I guess in this first one, maybe it'd be nice to get to know me? ... I'm Zach, I was born in Indianapolis and grew up in Indiana. (it's in the midwest) I moved to Boston when I was eighteen to attend the Berklee College of Music, from which I graduated four years later with a degree in Music Business/Management. I play rock music in a band called Beautiful Lies and I love to travel, meet new people, and have a good time with friends!

Now I should get to know you! (really!) But for now, just make sure to tune in next time, so I can tell you about my charity!