What's In A Name?

So, why did I go with the title that I did?

Simple, It's taken me 37 years, but I now fully understand that I am a geek.

No one WANTS to be a geek, but some, like me, are now old enough and mature enough to handle the reality of the situation.

In high school, I wasn't really a member of the "cool" crowd ... that what reserved for football players (despite the team's losing ways). But I really wasn't a geek, either. I was somehow part of the "sub-cool" crowd ... people that played sports other than football, and did well in class.

And while, throughout my adult life, I fought the "geek" label, it wasn't until 2007 that I realized that I am what I am.

What did it take to push me over the edge? Music.

While some were excited to see The Police reunion tour (which I attended) or the Van Halen reunion tour (which I wish I attended) ... I went into full geek mode for another tour.

Genesis.

I'll say it again.

Genesis.

And not the Peter Gabriel-fronted band that cool people wanted to see. Nope. The Phil Collins led version which moved from progressive rock to pop hitmakers.

Why did this make me a geek? Well, first of all, not a lot of folks admit they like Genesis. Not only do I admit that, but also admit they're my favorite band of all time.

Secondly, I didn't go see them once ... I saw them 3 times ... traveling as far as Buffalo to see a band that doesn't change it's setlist.

I also became somewhat active on the band's online site ... and even organized the Cleveland meet-up for fans coming from all around.

Oh yeah, I also bought a couple t-shirts, the first 2 of 3 re-mastered box sets of their CD's, and a huge coffee table book which basically serves as their biography.

But you know what, it felt right. As I met other Genesis fans. I discovered that, they too, felt like geeks. But, we were all able to share our geekdom together. And, had a great time doing it.

Am I geeky about anything else? You bet!

Want proof? Well, the movie I'm most excited about this summer is the X-Files sequel.

I love baseball. But, not just going to games, but arguing about players, competing in a fantasy league, and devouring just about anything having to do with the sport.

And, I'll be happy to tell you why "Arrested Development" was the greatest television show of the last 5 years.

So, expect to hear about many of these topics, and a lot more, as I dive into this blog.