There are some artists we love no matter what type of album they release. 'It is quite impossible to adore everything someone with a decent catalog has recorded,' writes Mary Lucia, 'but out of some insane teenage-bred loyalty, we buy it hoping that with the track record of excellence, we just might like their new direction.' Who are the artists to whom you give a free pass?

'One thing that comes easily to me is having conversations with strangers,' writes Mary Lucia. 'However, after interviewing bands for a jillion years, I have to tell you that there is nothing natural about having your first chat with five or six strangers broadcast for the world to hear.' Mary shares her thoughts about interviewing bands on The Current.

What's a good way to strike up a conversation with someone? Mary Lucia finds that a rich conversation follows whenever she asks people about their rental stories. Statistics say Americans move an average of 11 times in their lives; because Mary surpassed 11 many years ago, her apartment 'highlight reel is rich and plentiful.' See Mary's stories, and share some of your own.

Mary Lucia shares her recollections of almost breaking up with Minneapolis. 'A year ago, my life came to an unnerving crescendo of crap that left me in desperate need of change,' she writes. But now, she's decided to embrace a sense of belonging.

'Growing up, copies of Rolling Stone, Trouser Press, NY Rocker, Spin and Creem magazines were littered across the family coffee table,' writes Mary Lucia. 'Creem was a snotty, Midwest anwer to Rolling Stone.' Looch reminisces about the now-defunct Creem and shares some details about an upcoming documentary film about the ground-breaking rock mag.

Mary Lucia reviews 'On Bowie,' a tribute Rob Sheffield was asked to write in just a month.

Mary Lucia fulfills some rock 'n' roll dreams by visiting that musical mecca on the Mississippi, Memphis, Tenn. 'The trip was flawless,' Mary writes, as she shares her insights and experiences from Memphis, which included visits to Sun Studio, Ardent Studio, Graceland and other landmarks, plus a lot of memorable conversations with fun and friendly people.

Mary Lucia shares an internet find: Keith Richards answering questions with a video response. After determining the site is legit, Mary sent a question to Keef. Now she wants to know: What would you ask Keith Richards?

Mary Lucia looks at the phenomenon by which Minneapolis-St. Paul music fans embrace certain artists and bands as their own. 'Back in the day,' Mary writes, 'I remember everyone thinking Mike Doughty actually lived here, given his popularity and warm welcome from Minnesoter.' Which bands do you consider honorary Minnesotans?

Mary Lucia, a lifelong David Bowie devotee and the organizer of the Feline Rescue benefit concert Rock For Pussy: a Tribute to David Bowie, reflects on the extra significance this year's event and the dedication of those who help put it together.