Princess Gloom and Doom Ponders Her Existence

   Yesterday was election day.  On that day at about 7:20pm, I learned a startling fact.  According to the Franklin County Board of Elections, I no longer existed.  Of course, this knowledge sent me into an existential tailspin culminating in a fitful night of sleep and a rather disconnected day at work.  I mean, "Where the hell did I go?".
    It's true, at times I feel like what is happening around me is not real.  But, I am pretty sure that I am alive and not in a dream world of my own creation.  The disjointed feeling is probably due to the fact that I analyze everything that happens to me and around me - tearing it apart, bit by bit.  To my credit, I have made some progress in controlling this special brand of neurosis.  But when I was presented with the fact I no longer existed on the roll for Franklin County, it made me think, and think, and think...
   Before I found out there was no me, I was busy with goofy pie related fun.  I am hosting a pie tasting/cocktail party on the 13th (All of my blog readers are invited of course.  Hit me up if you want more information).  I mean, there are important things to consider: what pies to make, what cocktails to serve, AND,  what songs to put on the pie/candy/sweet/sugar playlist.  Who knew there were so many choices out there.  From one of my favorites "Lips like Sugar" by Echo and the Bunnymen, to "Candy Shop" by 50 cent, to the classic "American Pie" by Don McLean.
   And then there was the link that my girl Amy sent me.  The link was to a blog called, "Diamonds for Dessert".  This particular posting featured - wait for it - an apple pie-rate ship    http://diamondsfordessert.blogspot.com/2010/05/apple-pie-rate-ship.html  This pie is absolutely incredible.  It got me thinking.  I gotta make this ship for the pie tasting.  In fact, I might just make it a prize for the raffle to benefit Village Coalition Against Hunger at the partay.  You know you want to come to this pie tasting.  It's gonna be off the hook!
   But tonight, I am at home writing and pondering the meaning of life.  And for those of you wondering, the soundtrack for this melancholy scene includes broody hits from Bon Iver, Iron and Wine, Band of Horses, Fleet Foxes and The National.
   As Amy said a few days ago, "I feel like Princess Doom and Gloom."   Although, this song is just plain beautiful.  Take a listen.  It's worth it.  Iron and Wine "Resurrection Fern"