Waiting on a friend...

So, yeah. My best friend is named Jamie. He just got out of Boot Camp in the United States Army. You may or may not know him. If you do, I'm sorry...if you don't I'm sorrier still. He's a fairly decent human being with half a brain. His fashion sense is lacking, his grammar skills are non-existent and his social mores are questionable at best. That being said, he is also the best person to ever have in your life. He is my Id. He is my conscience. He is my right hand. He is my life barometer.

He is also, for some odd reason, fairly good at Zelda.

His worst point is that he chose to live in Florida. What a godforsaken cesspool...but I digress. Jamie is the only constant I have had for nearly 20 years and for that I thank him. We've shared many a hairy adventure and the only downside is that I hate the feeling of not being able to be there for him in his near future. We've always been within a call, but where he's heading is not the easiest place to get in touch with someone. I only hope he knows that I'll always do my best to have his back, no matter the cost. My brain tells me that we'll have a merry old time when he returns, but my heart hopes it will be sooner than later.

So, without further ado, these are for you buddy. Y'know, since your musical tastes suck so bad...

Steve Earle-the Warrior



Rancid-Vanilla Sex



Dropkick Murphy's-Fortunate Son



the Fuzztones-My Brother The Man



Madcap-Hometown



Angel City Outcasts-Rev It Up



Betty Blowtorch-I'm Ugly and I Don't Know Why



Frank Zappa-He's So Gay



Hamell on Trial-I Hate Your Kid



Tilt-Bad Place



Rancid-Killing Zone



Dropkick Murphys-the Gauntlet



Steve Earle-Willin'






Bouncing Souls-True Believers



Kate Bush-This Womans Work


So anyway, this is for PFC James L Arthmann. A finer soldier could never be asked for, nor a finer friend found.
I love you man and I'm proud of you, and you have my utmost respect. Godspeed and get your ass back here soon. I'll be waiting.

This is for you, meant sincerely and from the heart.

Your friend always,

Matt

Lee Hazlewood-May Your House Be Safe From Tigers