Future Mythologies

I actually wrote that little post on Daniel Johnston before hearing about his new tribute album. When I saw the title I freaked out and starting searching through Austin news wondering why nobody had written an obituary on him. I guess the joke's on me (in more ways than one).

I'm very glad he remains alive. Word has been that he's doing better with his mental disorders. I hope to say the same about myself sometime soon, and I don't want to see one of my musical idols be cured of a mental disorder only to die a few years later of a physical one (I'd heard rumors he had an untreated diabetic condition. At least this is good news. Maybe I should check out some of his recent stuff, as I haven't heard anything since the graceful and lovely Fun.