I wrote an article two years ago about how punk rock changed my life. Tonight, as I dance around my house listening to songs I recorded off of Fungus Radio and prepare for the I Am Woman Conference featuring Terry Cole-Whitaker, It seems like a good time to revist that article. I'm listening to my saved songs on my XM radio receiver. It is so cool that the kids of today can listen to this music anywhere, any time. Right this second I am listening to L.A. Girl by the Adolescents. Remember the lyrics? Remember the raucous guitar, fast drums and gritty vocals? We don't really care if you say we're too young We don't waste our time tanning in the sun We don't even care what you know or think Spoiled rich brat you ain't so neat L.A. girl, L.A. world Don't tell us how to act, tell us what to wear L.A. girl L.A. world, you didn't create our scene We don't care, we can't see why We don't live our lives to keep you satisfied Stuck in a world of dreams again My life starts your life ends You burned out your battery died If it wasnt for O.C. your scene wouldn't be alive L.A. girl, L.A. world, Don't tell us how to act, tell us what to wear L.A. girl L.A. world, you didn't create our scene We don't really care if you say we're too young We don't waste our time tanning in the sun We don't even care what you know or think Spoiled rich brat you ain't so neat L.A. Girl, L.A. world Don't tell us how to act Tell us what wear L.A. Girl, L.A. world you didn't create our scene I'm bored of the sleasy make-up, You'd #@$% any guy in town Your life's a total mess up Why the hell ya hang around? L.A. Girls you bring me down L.A. girl, L.A. world, Don't tell us how to act, tell us what to wear L.A. Girl, L.A. world This SO reminds me of being a Costa Mesa punker in the 80's and these are the types of songs I grew up on. As L.A. Girl comes to a close, I hear the distinct beginning of Urban Struggle by the Vandals. "I want to be a cowboy." Tell me, how the helk can someone who grew up on this kind of anarchy be content to sit at a desk all day and slave to "the man?" How can I possibly be content passing out prescriptions and diagnoses to kids that are just like I was back in the day? What you are listening to NOW is creating you. Is it what you're gonna want? My original article is on my mog. It's titled, "Consequences of a Music-Less Life." Yes, it is long but those of you who get it will appreciate it. If not, type in a new address and move on.