In the last few weeks, I've been asked some variation of three different questions pretty constantly. One, what's the scoop on The Boondock Saints; two, when will the band be touring again; and three, what's up with you and Ramona Taylor?

To answer the first question, filming wrapped in June and now the movie is in post-production. I don't know at this point when it'll be released, but I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished product. The flick was a blast to film and I think it's something that people will really enjoy. And yes, I'd definitely consider acting in another movie, but again it would have to be the right project. Although I guess I should wait and see what the critics think before planning my glorious career in film, just in case the verdict is that I suck.

On to the second question. We're still finalizing a few dates, but we're definitely scheduled to begin touring at the end of the month. We'll be kicking the tour off with a few shows in and around Boston, so if any of you are close by, we'd love to see you at one of the shows. Keep your eye on sonsofuisneach-fans.com for preliminary tour dates, they should be posted within the next few days.

As for the third question, everyone's probably expecting me to dodge it. I'll be the first to admit that I don't think my personal life should be anyone's business. The only time I've made an exception was the first time I fell in love, because not only was it pretty obvious at the time that was head over heels about the girl in question, I was also damned happy about it too. I guess that's why I'm making another exception. Yes, Ramona and I had planned to be married at the end of June; no, the wedding didn't happen; and no, that doesn't mean that it's off entirely. It was just decided that the timing wasn't right and we both want everything to be perfect when we finally tie the knot, so it's only delayed a bit.

I know some people seem to think Mona and I are an odd couple, and yes we do come from very different backgrounds, but we share some very important values. I don't think it's any secret that I'm very devoted to my family, and Ramona knows the value of strong family ties as well. And I'll be the first to admit that I'm a bit more liberal when it comes to religion than some, but other than family, faith is the other major cornerstone of my life, and that's something else that Mona and I share. She's exactly the kind of woman I can trust will be a good mother to our children and help me raise them to value faith and family as much as we both do. So we're really not that "odd" after all.

I. Am. Fucking. Ecstatic.

Seriously.

Holy shit. In less than a week, I will have officially started an acting career.

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I have had it with these motherfucking __________s on this motherfucking __________.

Holy fuck, there's a lot of birthdays coming up.

In other news, I just ordered a kilt.

People are pissing me off.

Damn, I feel like I've been under a rock the last few weeks.

For anyone who might still be wondering about what I wrote yesterday, it was an April Fool's joke. You guys didn't think you were getting rid of me that easily, did you?

And hell, I thought it was better than a rickroll.

I'm finally going to tell a secret that only the people closest to me know: I haven't been happy doing what I'm doing for a long time now. I've only stuck with the band because these guys are my family, but it's gotten to the point where neither I nor the guys can ignore how unhappy I am any longer. So far it hasn't been apparent in the music or in our performances, but how long will that last? This band has always been all about having fun, and if one of us isn't having fun anymore, what's the point?

So it's time for a change. Yes, that means that I am leaving the Sons of Uisneach. Don't worry, the band will continue on without me. In fact, I'll even give my input on my replacement so we can make sure the transition works out in the best way possible. I owe the guys and our fans that much.

I've done a lot of soul searching lately, trying to figure out what I want to do with my life. If you're wondering, yes, my interest in acting came about because I'd begun to realize I needed a change. I'm sorry I wasn't more honest about that earlier, but I think part of me didn't want to admit to myself that I was outgrowing something I'd loved for so long. On some level, maybe I thought that flirting with some other area of the entertainment business might help recharge my musical batteries somehow and that I really would be able to combine music and acting on my resume.

But honestly? I'm sick of this industry. And I'm not really happy with what my life has become, either. Face it, a lot of the things I've done have probably put me on the fast track to Hell, and that's not what I want for myself. So after a lot of deep thought and several conversations with Father O'Rourke, I've decided to turn my back on the secular world and become a priest.

God bless you all.