My Recent Ramblings
Take 5: Songs that take me back. . .
As I've mentioned before, I love music. I love listening to it, I love playing it, I love being taken over by a melody, a chord, or lyrics. There are a few songs, however, that remind me of very specific things - a time, a location, a feeling....
I know it’s been awhile. . . .
I've had a busy few weeks - my birthday was in there too - which has kept me from being able to write. I have not been happy about this, but did jot down some ideas to write about during the craziness so will be getting back into the swing of things soon. ...
Jammy’s Jam of the Day – July 3, 2011
I was tipped off to the 23 This Year: The Sub Pop Amazon Sampler (which is FREE on Amazon! - go get it now!) by a friend, and came across this song while shopping at Target. Yes, I often to music while grocery shopping, which sometimes leads me to strutting...
Help me decide!
I like snarky/witty/random tshirts and I'd like to get a new one for my birthday. However, there are just too many great options out there and I can't decide. So, I'm looking for some help to spend a bit of my money by crowdscourcing the decision. Here are...
Take 5: Albums everyone should own
This is a debate/discussion I've had with people from time to time - what are five albums, regardless of genre or original release date, that everyone should own. Or at the very least listen to once. Sometimes we'll agree, but more often there are...
Things you notice on a walk
Yesterday, I had to walk from my office to a friend's house for a ride home due to what I will refer to as CARFAIL 2011. I ended up walking along the normal route that I drive to and from work each day. One thing that struck me about half-way into the mile...
Jammy’s Jam of the Day – June 20, 2011
Yesterday, I had a conversation with someone about how laughter truly is the best medicine when you're feeling a bit meh. It's funny that the day ended up being somewhat epically meh, so did embark on trying to find stuff to make me laugh. While I didn't...
Why I am not boycotting the Basilica Block Party
First let's start with some facts: 1. I am a Catholic and a DFLer. 2. I like live music. 3. I am very much opposed to this amendment (edit: I am referring to the constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage in Minnesota), and will work to see it...
Jammy’s Jam of the Day – June 18, 2011
Lily Allen "Take What You Take" I'm going to let the lyrics speak for themsevles on this one. Say what you say, Do what you do Feel what you feel, As long as it's real. I said take what you take And give what you give Just be what you want, Just as long as it's real....
My Top 5 Songs of the Moment
Hi Everybody! I'm Emily, and as Melissa said, I'm going to post a few things on here every once in awhile. I thought I'd start out with a Top 5. As a lot of you know, M has been expanding her musical horizons for the last couple of months, and I've...
Take 5: TV shows I need to watch
I've apparently missed out on a lot of good TV over the last few years, so I'm going to attempt to make up for lost time. Now that I don't have cable, I'm no longer a slave to my DVR or what is currently on. Thank cheesus for Netflix. Better late than...
Jammy’s Jam of the Day – June 13, 2011
This song + today's weather = perfection. Really wish I could be enjoying it sitting in a park, or by Lake Como, or something.
Welcome aboard, Emily!
Trying another new thing here at jamrockstar.com - taking the leap and adding a guest contributor of sorts. Emily is a friend of mine from undergrad at Marquette University. We were both Broadcasting majors, and even lived in the same apartment building during...
Sunday Insights from Dianna Agron
As many folks know, I'm a pretty big fan of Glee. I follow most of the cast on Twitter and am often amused by their tweets, photos, and comments - yet another example of how famous people are just like the rest of us. Plus, knowing that Mark Salling was...
Take 5: Places that make me happy
This is not an exhaustive list, not in the least, but these are places I've thought of lately and the memories they hold. 1. Wakiki Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii - This brings back great memories of my grandparents and the trips to this slice of paradise I was lucky...
Jammy’s Jam of the Day – June 10, 2011
This was one of the best concert experiences of my life. Ben Folds + MN Orchestra + Halloween = AMAZING The jams will be back on Monday - taking the weekend off from song posting. May post other stuff though, TBD....
Jammy’s Jam of the Day – June 9, 2011
This is a great driving song. Especially somewhere with rolling hills.
If I had $1,000,000. . .
Or much, much more, what would you do with it? Buy a new car? Never work another day? Travel the world? Volunteer for a favorite cause? Give it all away? Invest? Keep your life the way it is? I know I've uttered the phrase, "If I...