Thanks David - in a venn diagram of Buddhist practice and music, there's a lot to be learned in the overlap and in the differences.
To me it's about doing what you find most interesting and looking around to see if it can help anyone else.

Had the same thought for here in Australia. We're about to have an election that might see research funding cut to as the inmates make a push to take over the asylum, though.

Worst kept secret in Springfield... where have I heard that before?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrti...

Does feel like we very narrowly dodged a bullet. Those of south of traditional cyclone-prone areas might also need to be more prepared, like those living up north.

Can't think of any other country that could pull this off - year after year!

It's been made into a series on Apple TV. Of course, books are always better, but the series is a brilliant piece of storytelling.