Have I really never seen them live? Really?
Ladies and gentlemen, The Cure.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Song of the Day - Modest Mouse
Jesus, I'm a sap - I just read last night's post. I wasn't even drinking, for crying outloud! My ability to swivel back and forth between being an affectionate, loving sap and an emotionally cold bitch never ceases to amaze me.
Ok, so here's a little ditty from some grumpy ole fellas from the Pacific NW who know a thing or two about mood swings. I've been listening to these guys for years (thanks to Gavin and the boys in SLC for the proper introduction) and this is an oldie but goodie. I'd occasionally see them drinking in bars when I lived up North - usually glowering in corners, looking more or less miserable about being there, although deep down they were probably thoroughly enjoying themselves.
I'm going to blame the rainy weather today for triggering my nostalgic longing for the NW.
Ok, so here's a little ditty from some grumpy ole fellas from the Pacific NW who know a thing or two about mood swings. I've been listening to these guys for years (thanks to Gavin and the boys in SLC for the proper introduction) and this is an oldie but goodie. I'd occasionally see them drinking in bars when I lived up North - usually glowering in corners, looking more or less miserable about being there, although deep down they were probably thoroughly enjoying themselves.
I'm going to blame the rainy weather today for triggering my nostalgic longing for the NW.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Song of the Day - Leona Naess
I'm thinking too much tonight - and too little is making sense. One thing I can say for myself is I may not know what I want, but I do know what I don't. In the meantime, until what I want becomes more clear to me, I'm quite content with my simple little life, with its simple little pleasures. Like the Blue Bottle coffee kiosk down the street from my house that brings me such joy, followed by a 2pm breakfast with an ample helping of girl talk, which is then followed by a cozy Sunday afternoon nap....
This song is a special dedication to the person with whom I share so many of these simple joys - the one who reminds me that the troubled feelings I have at times are just a part of the intrinsic beauty of being alive. I am sorely imperfect and emotionally complex, but this is what makes me human, and there's much beauty to be discovered in that humanness. Thank you, Arthur, for helping me to not only recognize that, but revel in it.
This song is a special dedication to the person with whom I share so many of these simple joys - the one who reminds me that the troubled feelings I have at times are just a part of the intrinsic beauty of being alive. I am sorely imperfect and emotionally complex, but this is what makes me human, and there's much beauty to be discovered in that humanness. Thank you, Arthur, for helping me to not only recognize that, but revel in it.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Reasons I Love San Francisco
1) You can have hippies, yuppies, hipsters, gangsters, gays, and crackheads all living in just one neighborhood! How many other cities can say that?
2) It’s winter. No, wait - it’s summer! Just kidding, it’s winter again. Haha - wrong again – it’s summer! YAY!
3) In the locker room at the gym, it’s possible to hear three different languages at any given time – and there’s a good chance that none of them will be English.
4) Where else in the world could you film this and have it come out so brilliantly?
5) Blue Bottle coffee - a little bit o' heaven.
6) There are more dogs in the city than children.
2) It’s winter. No, wait - it’s summer! Just kidding, it’s winter again. Haha - wrong again – it’s summer! YAY!
3) In the locker room at the gym, it’s possible to hear three different languages at any given time – and there’s a good chance that none of them will be English.
4) Where else in the world could you film this and have it come out so brilliantly?
5) Blue Bottle coffee - a little bit o' heaven.
6) There are more dogs in the city than children.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Song of the Day - Bon Iver
This gave me chills. THIS, my friends, is what music is supposed to be about -creating unity and solidarity that knows no geographical borders or language barriers.
This is dedicated to the many musicians who have helped me to appreciate life for its simple pleasures, such as an informal jam session among like-minded people. Music is my therapy; the people who create it my therapists, and I'm grateful for the many opportunities I've had to experience its ability to heal and inspire. Many thanks to all of those who have played a role in that.
Bon Iver - Skinny Love - Une Soiree de Poche from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.
This is dedicated to the many musicians who have helped me to appreciate life for its simple pleasures, such as an informal jam session among like-minded people. Music is my therapy; the people who create it my therapists, and I'm grateful for the many opportunities I've had to experience its ability to heal and inspire. Many thanks to all of those who have played a role in that.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Song of the Day - Mocean Worker
This is a delicious little ditty with my girl Nina that I simply can't get enough of.
Friday, October 02, 2009
Song of the Day - Taken by Trees
Love this song, courtesy of my favorite Swede. That, and the chick on the album cover looks remarkably familiar....