Yes, this is the 100th Blog. And Joe Strummer's still dead. And there I was, crying, in her arms, feeling weak and powerful at the same time. At first, it was just a hug, then it was some kind of dance, and then ... just for a minute, it was something primal, something deeply sexual. Gawdammit, that was beautiful. Why I cried:

- I cried in the name of Peace in the middle east.
- I cried because she was there for me.
- I cried because Daniel was so good in the studio.
- I cried because of the knowing that Flea will play on my CD, too.
- I cried because there are demons that haunt people.
- I cried because she's with the wrong guy.
- I cried because Music is so beautiful.
- I cried because Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Happiness is/are beautiful.
- I cried because I'm grateful.
- I cried because no one reads the Constitution anymore.
- I cried because John Wayne cried.
- I cried because of the death of the american Dream.
- And it's re-birth.
- I cried for Joe at Haley.
- I cried for Joe's brother.
- I cried because I know she loves me.
- I cry because the tears are a measure of my depth.
- I cry because she will soon break his heart.
- I cry, for this is the 100th Blog.
- I cry, therefore I am.
- I cry for those who can't cry.
- I cried for John Ashcroft.
- Love your enemy, too.
- I cried because I can.
- I cried for the people around the world who know me, and don't know me.
- I cried because I'm so fucking happy sometimes.
- I cried for Johnny Cash.
- I cried for Michael Kamen.
- I cried because I see the exotic beauty in her soul.
- I cried because Norwood sees the real me.
- I cried because I see the Picasso, the Johnny Depp in myself.
- I cried because Bernard is a good guitar player.
- I cried for the lunacy and foolish pride of nations.
- I cried for the guy who got clocked on his bike by the car.
- I cried to get the crying outta my system, and move into joy.
- I cried because Bad Religion is/are so beautiful.
- Conversely, I cried for Mel Gibson, and his dream to move people.
- I cried for my ex who just had a baby with a coke fiend.
- I cried for Justin.
- Most of all ... I cried for Preston. Why did he have to die??

Yes, this last one is huge. I cried, and I cried ...
Peace. -Todd