I’ve just discovered Lenka (who sounds a little like Regina Spektor or Colbie Caillat or Jaymay, all whom I love). So, dear reader, here’s Lenka. Upbeat. Something you could dance to on a Monday morning. Like it? Here’s another one of her songs, cleverly animated: “The Show.” You can view it here. Happy Monday! [Post […]
Regina Spektor’s New Album & Merwin Poem
Last week, NPR’s First Listen featured one of my favorite artist’s new albums–Far. You can listen to the whole album here. There’s just something about Regina Spektor’s music that sets my whole spirit alight. Thanks, Clare and Clara, for both sending me links! Here’s Regina’s song “Laughing With.” After you’ve danced a little, scroll down […]
Regina Spektor, Part 2
This blog was inaugurated with a Regina Spektor song. I must share another one by her, and I’ll tell you why. I don’t remember how old I was, but I must have been in junior high when the following occurred. Our chocolate-trimmed white house sat on a corner in a north Minneapolis neighborhood, one known […]
First Snow
We woke to a winter wonderland this morning, the tree branches laced with snow. The world is a quiet, brilliant white, and the birds and deer are feeding below (see the cardinal?). Liliana and I sit by the window for a good twenty minutes, watching. She names things: the snow, the deer, the chirp-chirps. When […]
Regina Spektor
This song makes me happy–just a little ear candy for today. Perfect for a blog inauguration, don’t you think? Turn it up and sing along. Regina Spektor – Fidelity Uploaded by reginaspektor. – Watch more music videos, in HD!