Boston has been buzzing with the Democratic National Convention. I haven't been down to the Fleet Center area yet, but am curious. Armenian Americans here in the area have been very excited about the event. There are some members of our community who will be at the convention. The Armostock2004 event is taking shape nicely as we are now working on logistics such as staging, picking the "kebab" people, and taking care of the sound system. Our lineup is lively and the "oud" is the main theme musicially. The "guitar"CD project is wrapping up as well.

Right now, getting Armenian Americans for Kerry and Armenians for Kerry to unite and join in this festival is the goal. As with everything, there has to be two sides. But, hopfully they can work together.

I may/may not be in Armenia in September. There is a project in Shushi I have been asked to coordinate. It's been a good 2.5 years since I've been back to Armenia. This is way to long and I feel totally unconnected since changes there are so rapid.

Here's hoping that Kojian gets back to logging.