My friend Aimee sent this song recommendation to me. [I didn’t post The Weepies official video, because I found it a little creepy with the puppets.] If you’ve read my depressing Saturday’s post, you’ll need to know that I’m feeling much better today. We were able to squeeze in a lot of family time this […]
Young at Heart
Liliana and I watched the DVD Young at Heart yesterday morning. I thought she might love the rhythms and people–which she did. So did I. Have you heard of this chorus of men and women (73-year-olds and above) who sings rock songs–tunes by Sonic Youth, Coldplay, The Clash, Flaming Lips? The group originally began in […]
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 […]
Mary Gauthier
I just discovered Mary Gauthier. A couple of weeks ago, I was driving home from the cities, and this song came on. It made me hold my breath. Yes, I’d have to agree. “Every living thing needs mercy now.”
Lots of Creative Ideas
Time out: I neglected to inform you that you could join Dear Reader’s Pre-Publication Club for Eve. Suzanne Beecher has previewed and enjoyed Eve, and she is offering a 5-minute portion of Eve in your e-mail inbox, free of charge, for one week, starting this past Monday the 15th. Go here to sign up. Once […]