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.
For today, I’m just going to post a song. The chorus is what I’m doing tonight, well the relaxing and taking it easy – blame portion TBD.
Enjoy.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 around, bouncing my head, or generally getting into the song, but I digress. . . .
I am thankful that I have decided to expand what music I am listening too – otherwise I would be missing out on some really great music. Not only am I adding variety to my choices, but also honing in on the genres I really like. There are some other great songs in this mix too, and it’s free, so get it while you can! 🙂
I present today’s Jam of the Day – “Lost in My Mind” by The Head and the Heart.
Momma once told me
You’re already home where you feel loved
I am lost in my mind
I get lost in my mind
Enjoy.
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 the “finalists”, in no particular order:
1. Evil Genius
2. Meh
3. Catnip
4. Quack!
5. Back to the Future shirt to be named later (there are quite a few options I’m thinking about)
6. Not My Fault
7. Selected options from The Oatmeal (Special Ops Bunny, War Kitten, or Polar Bear in Coffee)
Let me know which one I should get, or offer up a suggestion of your own (nothing too racy or vulgar, yeah?). Aaaand, go!
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 disagreements, but always an interesting conversation. You can really learn a lot about people during a discussion like this and also find out some unexpected musical likes or dislikes that people you know have.
What I’m looking for in a CD to make the list is one that just hits some sort of musical zen for me – a collection songs that are timeless or an album that flows from beginning to end perfectly. My list changes from time to time, but here is the current version:
1. Simon and Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits
2. “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” – Lauryn Hill
3. “Number Ones” – Michael Jackson
4. “MTV Unplugged in New York” – Nirvana
Agree? Disagree? What are your five essential albums?
Share away, my friends.
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 long walk is how your perspective changes when you’re not in a car zooming by at 35 MPH.
I noticed small things like kids playing in the front yard of an apartment building – their laughter and joy rising above the din of the cars driving by. I noticed the details on some of the great old houses along the street, where people have worked to preserve the historic beauty and charm. I noticed the number of small buisnesses along the route, many bustling with customers and covering a wide variety of needs – including a Thai restaurant, a motorcycle shop, a music school, a youth hostel and a co-op.
I nodded hi to people as I walked by, each of us on our own journey, our own path, but recognizing we were both a part of this community. While I may have been in my own world with my thoughts and music, I was still taking in what was around me. This often happens while I am walking around my own neighborhood during walks with Scout.
I want to see what is going on around me – notice those small things that bring a smile to my face or remind me of something. I think I’m going to try to make it a point to go on more walks or ride my bike more places while the weather cooperates. It not only helps me connect with things around me, but also has the pesky side benefit of being good for me.
It’s amazing the things you notice when you slow down a bit and really look at what is going on around you. Something I need to do more of, and I’m looking forward to it.
