we live a practice of silence, and there are certain times of silence, but we don’t take a vow of silence. and the name "mermaid kiss" for the band? we stayed here all day it was that much fun only time we had a rest was to eat our picnic sat with the ducks. there are just some points needed to be reminded of, and some guides to stick to. so when i got a job offer to work at a radio station in 2002, i jumped at it. 