Yes, this is still Tim’s blog. Only the name has changed.
But why the name change? And what’s up with the new name?
I never was 100% fond of "Confessions of A CD Junkie". I needed to have a title to start blogging, and unfortunately, that was the best I could do at the time.
I wasn’t too fond of the "Junkie" part- it would lead one to believe I was somehow addicted to CDs, which of course, I’m not- I can quit at any time.
Not to mention- these days, I rarely write about CDs and music. I still will, occassionally, but I felt a broader title may be a better fit.
So that leads us to…Bowlful of Crickets.
Well, I wanted something unique and off-beat. Check.
I thought back through the years and the phrase "bowlful of crickets" stood out in my memory…
Place: Illinois Wesleyan Cafeteria
Time: Late 1980′s, at dinner
It’s Chilli Tostada night, which means there is an extra container at the end of the salad bar, filled with black olives.
Not satisfied with many of the other offerings that evening, Tim fills a salad bowl with black olives and sits down.
Kevin looks at Tim’s tray and says. "It looks like you’ve got yourself a bowlful of crickets there."
Thanks, Kevin. Many years later, I do indeed have a bowlful of crickets.
I’ll probably continue to tweak the look a bit, but the name will likely stick.
My question to you, dear reader- did I choose wisely this time?