That is some good advice. They say that ignorance is bliss, and while I am not ignorant nor am I completely blissful, I like to think that I am a relatively informed and happy guy. This isn't because I do not care about the perils of the world or allow myself to feel pain or remorse as a result of them, it's because I also take comfort in the joys of the world. I sincerely think that if the everyday good, decent and downright angelic deeds of our fellow humans were compelling enough to warrant press coverage, there'd be less cynicism. More good than bad happens from my estimation.

Naive? Nope, in fact I think it's the opposite view that is naive.

Also, who you calling an amateur? I've made hundreds of hundreds of dollars from music. :)

Actually, my best moments with music have involved charitable concerts. The New Green raised over $6k for two causes, Re-Member and for a friend battling cancer.

The plight of the Native American, the fact that so many battle cancer, these things can make you cynical but when you see how many people care to effect positive change, you realize the good out there too.

I'm a cup half full kind of guy.