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Delaware isn't exactly Yankee, though.

God, today I had an incredibly fun experience. I was at Bennyfest, which is this small outdoor house concert on Benny Street. As bands were playing, people could go towards the back where a slip n slide was set up. It got extremely muddy around the slip n slide, but none of us cared! We just keep sliding down, getting muddy, having fun. Mud wrestling occured as well...there's nothing more fun than mud wrestling with a college guy! We became the mud people for a few hours. It was fun. Absolute and complete fun. If you guys ever get the chance to play in the mud and do some mud wrestling, go for it. Trust me.

For the longest time, I used to think that being bisexual did mean that the bi guy just didn't see gender. That gender didn't factor into what they found to be hot- a sexy person is a sexy person, regardless of its a guy or a girl. Now I'm starting to see, because of your anecodotes and some of what Mark has described in his stories, that this isn't necessarily the case. So thanks for challenging my long-held notions, Adam. Always good to get that. When I was 19, I knew everything. Now I'm understanding that there's a lot more to know, and my interactions with you have helped with me understanding that.

Chapter 22 http://markarbour.gayauthors.org/chronicles/lw22.php -When Stefan and Roger get to the swinger's party in Hollywood, and Roger immediately drops trou to partake in the orgies. "The Children of the Revolution" by T. Rex http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u1CB5xzbm8 -When Stefan meets Greg Anders, Hollywood Whiz Kid, feels an immediate attraction, and gets asked out. "Wig Wam Bam" by The Sweet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ85OXJlEL4 -As the party goes on, and Stefan meets up with Armand, and they have sex. "Dancing in the Moonlight" by King Harvest -When Stefan gets with Greg Anders. Post-coital, they talk about how they aren't the monogamous type. "Do You Wanna Dance?" by Barry Blue -For the night of the American Graffiti premiere, and the crazy sex that ensues. "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" by Elton John http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayBnY-lV5AE

Chapter 21 Music Recomendations http://markarbour.gayauthors.org/chronicles/lw21.php -When Stefan is at the 4th of July Claremont festival, and runs into Vivienne. "Everday People" by Sly and the Family Stone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgVOR28iG_o -When Stefan talks to Sam, who smacks some sense into him about Roger. "Everybody Plays the Fool" by Main Ingredient http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dvHogknHyI -When Stefan gets back to Los Angeles, sees Roger at the bathhouse, and then they talk about their relationship. "I'll Meet You Halfway" by The Partridge Family -When Brad talks to Stefan about his sexual abuse, and Stefan lays out why what Josh did was wrong. "Teach Your Children" by Crosby, Nash, and Still http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHtZJC_4YmE

My school doesn't say "glee club" anymore. Now they're "acapella" groups. Same diff, though.

And so perfect for the end of that chapter, right?

Okay, here's the deal. Mark's doing the whole Wardroom thing, and while I COULD try to d.j. for it, I've decided not to. So in lieu of doing that, I've decided instead to play d.j. for The Land Whore, for the last 10 chapers that he didn't do music for. There may be overlap, but whatever. If you haven't read it, here's a link to the story: http://markarbour.gayauthors.org/chronicles/lw20.php Chapter 20 -When Roger decides to bottom for Stefan, and they make love. "Make It With You" by Bread http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFa5E8q-940 -When Stefan talks to Brad about how Josh died, and Brad admits that Josh molested him. "Ooh Child" by Bruce Ruffin (1971 Cover of the Five Stairsteps hit) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npmZD3ZGtNc -When Stefan visits the bathouse, and sees all the crazy sex going on. "Get it On" (Bang A Gong" by T. Rex http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uueO8BQGLDo -When Stefan confronts Roger, and then, over in Claremont, effectively screws over Nick and Bitty in terms of inheritance. "No More Mr. Nice Guy" by Alice Cooper http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZnhuOEUFXA

Is upon me, and man...it sucks. However, I'm going to do my best to make sure it sucks as little as possible. Of course, the great thing is- most of my classes will be done, and I only have two final exams during finals week. I just have a couple of papers to turn in, and one exam, by the last day of class, which is the 20th. So between the 20th, I get a nice break to just catch my breath, rest for a few days, and then study like mad for my western civ and geology exam. I just want to thank god for ADD medication- best study aid ever.

Hope you have a fun time getting drunk and celebrating the big 4-7!!!Happy Birthday by Altered Images Man, I wish to god this song had come out in 1980, instead of '81, so I could have used this for Brad's 18th birthday in Be Rad. On, well. So, Mark. Late 40's now. The countdown to 50 begins...3 more years. You should take your son, who will be 17 by then, to Amsterdam. Man. 47. Weird to think that in 2032, I'll be turning forty-seven. Or that in just six years, Marty McFly will be forty-seven, and we're finally going to have those flying cars in 2015. LOL. Anyways- hope you had a good day, with plans for the weekend, since trying to celebrate a birthday during the week usually sucks.

Happy birthday, Mark.

So...this will be my last one, for awhile, as the CAP saga will be put on hold after this. It's been real, guys. Chapter 14 -When Max talks about how it feels to have finally broken away from his parents on the Thanksgiving trip, talking to JP and having Marcel tease him about being called "Maxwell". "Learning to Fly" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4kb3SGbbBI -For when they're on the plane for Christmas break and Max is telling Marcel about how his parents are essentially trying to get him back with Lark, for control purposes. "Soul To Squeeze" by Red Hot Chili Peppers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBMMhUO4kFo -When Marcel talks to Janet Granger on the phone. "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong" by Spin Doctors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=givZsEAW80k -When Lark attacks Max. "In Bloom" by Nirvana -When Max thanks Marcel for saving him from Max. "Anything I Do" (I Do It For You) by Bryan Adams http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGoWtY_h4xo -For Christmas, 1991, when Max and Marcel affirm their love for each other, and Max's place in their family. "More than Words" by Extreme http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt7L4X4li_k **** Alright guys...and that's all! *bows for all the applause* It's been a real blast covering music that came out when I was a little boy, and I'll see you guys for the next installment in the Cap Saga... But until then...adieu!

Chapter 13 -When Marcel and Max get ready for their trip to California, and then board the plane. "Paradise City" by Guns N Roses -When they board Stefan's yacht, meet the Grangers, and get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving. "Rhythm of My Heart" by Rod Stewart -When Max introduces Marcel to his parents as his boyfriend. "What I Am" by Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPs7-5feq-M -When Max stands up to his mother, refusing to wear the orange shirt. "Sweet Child o' Mine" by Guns N Roses -For Thanksgiving Day, when Max talks about what Marcel means to him. "Love of A Lifetime" by Firehouse http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p61Q_DOwtps

Chapter 12 -When Marcel pants in his bed, after such thorough workout from Max. "Cradle of Love" by Billy Idol -When Marcel gets Max a new car. "Get Out Of My Dreams, Get into My Car" by Billy Ocean http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Rnpg6PXss -When Marcel and Max confront Lark. "Black Cat" by Janet Jackson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJFgUbzslNQ -For Halloween 1991, when Marcel feels up Max in their car as they go out to celebrate the Day of The Dead. "I Touch Myself" by The Divinyls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFEfmbAeEDY -When Lou makes amends with Marcel at the club, and then Max and Marcel have sex on the dance floor. "Buffalo Stance" by Neneh Cherry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xArZ0xkJejU -When Marcel and Max make out, happy with each other. "Shoop-Shoop Song" by Cher

Chapter 11 -When Marcel and JP talk on the phone about the lost car, and how they're moving on from each other, and how it's okay. "It Must Have Been Love" by Roxette http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbCWOC5szfk -When Marcel and Max go to J-Bar, dressed in the same outfit. "The Look" by Roxette http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_QGyLqQ2CI -When Max talks at the bar about finally getting rid of Lark, realizing the drain that he is on him. "Posion" by Bell Biv Devoe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdF2zqs1bxQ -When Marcel talks about how much he wants Max, then they go back to his condo. Max answers Marcel by stripping down nude, ready to make love. "I've Been Thinking About You" by Londonbeat - When Marcel and Max, post-coital, discuss their future prospects as a couple. "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" by Bryan Adams

Chapter 10 -When Marcel and Lou spend a night together, and Marcel is happy that he *only* stole about 800 dollars from him. "Where is My Mind?" by the Pixies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EE59Ex5Px4 -When Marcel drops E, and becomes a total manwhore on the dancefloor. "Good Vibrations" by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjNH9IEzbBo -When Marcel gets mugged, and has to drag himself to Max's apartment. "Knocking on Heaven's Door" by Guns n Roses (THE Definitive version of the song.) -When Max tends to Marcel, they bitch yet again about their respective bad boyfriends, and Marcel wrangles another date out of him. "Lullaby" by The Cure

Pretty much the truth.

Chapter 9 -When we meet the Lou of 1991, who is an absolute sleezebag. "Cold-Hearted Snake" by Paula Abdul -When Marcel arrives at the J-Bar, unimpressed at all the male preening and showing off, especially by Lou's "friends". "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred -When Marcel decides to dance with Bruno, who is stuck in the 1970's, and has a major hit from 1977 played. "Staying Alive" by the Bee-Gees. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHWeuQyFouo -Then, seeing his chance to at least update Bruno just a little bit, they dance a hit from 1984. "Wake Me Up" by Wham http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLgfHziJdX0 -When Bruno and Marcel have sex. "Two to Make It Right" by Seduction -When Bruno tells Marcel about Jay, his lover that died from A.I.D.S. And Marcel tries to offer him some hope. "Coming out of the Dark" by Gloria Estefan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVNPZxPRmHc

Man, Arbour. These young whippersnappers today born around 1990...just can't imagine a world without the ubitious cell phone. Why, I remember back in my day, if you wanted to talk to a friend, two tin cans and a piece of string would do...and there weren't such things as fancy IPods...for music...we had to use this device called the Victrola. And children has RESPECT for their elders, as well, unlike these madcap hooligans I see running around on my front lawn or over at the mall! Kids these days... Okay, away from my old man rant, I like Marcel. Quite a lot. He's the Hayes family member who's a lot like Stefan. I feel like this is kinda akin to the Land Whore.

Chapter 8 Music Recomendations -When J.P. and Marcel meet up again. "Miss You Much" by Janet Jackson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtUivhJIZPk -When Max talks to Marcel about his transparent seduction attempts, and why he just can't quite go for it. "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" by Great White -When Marcel finally succeeds in seducing Max. "I'm Your Baby Tonight" by Whitney Houston -When Marcel gets pissed off at Max for having cold feet about pursuing a relationship. "She Drives Me Crazy" by Fine Young Cannibals

Chapter 7 -When Marcel and Max talk, and then hook up together. "Under the Milky Way" (1988 live version) by The Church -When Max and Marcel talk about their respective relationship problems. "Jane Says" (live) by Jane's Addiction http://www.vimeo.com/4142365 -When Marcel sails up the coast to San Francisco, having sex with a redheaded cabin boy. "Wave of Mutilation" by The Pixies http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWLQN7FG9e4 -When Marcel wakes up to a pleasant surprise by Pete, his nice rebound distraction. Then talks to the captain about how he'll take good care of him. "Red Red Wine" by UB40

I'll grant you "Step by Step" being bubblegum, but I've never considered "Circle in the Sand" to be bubblegum. Belinda's done some bubblegum pop, but this is something that just feels completely different from most of the songs that were hits in 1988. It's kinda obscure, really- you won't ever hear this song come up at 80's Night at the bar.

Chapter 6 -When Marcel lies around in his apartment, feeling like crap, until Stefan wakes him up. "Where Does My Heart Beat Now?" by Celine Dion -When Macel meets Max, the new physics professor at Northwestern. "You Got It" (The Right Stuff) by New Kids on the Block http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDAzP7BDHe4 -When Marcel reads the letter from JP, and JP shows up to make some amends. "Circle in the Sand" by Belinda Carlisle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wB1rc1KQHw -When Marcel flirts shamelessly with Max at O'Hare. "Step by Step" by New Kids on the Block http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9pE_WKWDW8

Chapter 5 -As the turmoil in Russia continues, and the relationship between JP and Marcel continues to break down. "Right Now" by Van Halen -When Marcel mets Niko, and pr0mptly gets with him. "Wild Thing" by Tone Loc -When JP and Marcel and Anatoly have some fun. "Heaven" by Warrant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoibfSWyNMc -When JP dumps Marcel, brutally. Then Marcel mopes around. "Losing My Relgion" (unplugged) by REM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUaTJORlWdU -When Marcel calls JP at Escorial, and then goes back to bed. "Tears on My Pillow" by Kylie Minoque

I've actually thought long and hard about this, and while I will use a little Nirvana and Metallica eventually... It just doesn't really feel right for the characters, and they're not really grunge or metallica-like people. I mean, trust me, I'll get in some harder rock, but to me, and for these characters, I think the poppier stuff from late 80's and very early 90's fits better. Oh, and in case you were wondering, I'm using 1987 to 1991 as the music time frame here. Mainly 'cause again, there's a lot of great 80's stuff that I couldn't use for MiM because they weren't out yet, and because 1987 to 1991 were Marcel's college years, so it's the music he "came of age" to. As Mark can attest, there's a method to my madness.