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Zooey Deschanel was excellent as Jovie in the movie "Elf". Here's the rest of the shower scene, performed by her musical project, She and Him. This whole album has this wonderful retro holiday vibe. Cocktails and mistletoe and sparkly lights galore. Very chill. Baby It's Cold Outside - She and Him

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Heard this on the yoga studio playlist the other day while practicing.  Where you are, is where I belong. Where you go is where I want to be. Where Are You Going? - Dave Matthews Band

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I'll let Ani do the talking on this penultimate song on the countdown. Folk rock primer on me. squint your eyes and look closer i'm not between you and your ambition i am a poster girl with no poster i am thirty-two flavors and then some and i'm beyond your peripheral vision so you might wanna turn your head 'cuz some day you are going to get hungry and eat most of the words you just

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One of my all time favorites, and the theme song to my all-music blog, which I'm saying good bye to at the end of this project. It's been silent for a while, and I have some great writing there, but I won't be contributing there anymore. It was a glorious time in my online life, and I enjoyed so much of what I was able to create by that collaboration. So, in these last three days, I pay it

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I could probably post a song from Bob every day for the next month, and still not capture all the moments he has sung for me over the years. In these final days, I give you this one for a little bit of perspective on growing older, wiser, seeing the past for its glitter and cobwebs. What the fuck kicked up all this dust? I loved this album because it spoke to the journey, and where he was

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A heavy hitter that I'm amazed I haven't posted yet. I only have a few more days of this project, and I'm combing through my spreadsheet to make sure I haven't forgotten any one. I know Friday's and Saturday's songs already; I've known them since I started this project. Just need to fill Wednesday and Thursday :) I may have lived parts of this song. I know I've felt it. Our great American

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I witnessed a very special event in the life of one of Christopher's relatives tonight, a hard earned milestone that is at once private as well as courageous, and I was privileged to be there. In the midst of all this grief, and awkwardness, there is the understanding that "life is not always fair, but life is good". In the midst of all this challenge, the pursuit of joy is always present.

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My first NASCAR race today, in Loudon, NH, and I'm pretty certain it won't be my last. I spent many years being actively scornful of NASCAR, right up to the moment I first rode in Christopher's car. Christopher's NASCAR branded Chevy Monte Carlo. I took a deep breath and decided to keep an open mind. My love for Christopher is not based on wheels. Although, his love of NASCAR has certainly

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It's been a weird week, for sure. Christopher's father passed on Thursday afternoon, and for much of this week, today's plans were on hold, or likely me going solo. But, Christopher has decided that he wants to keep our weekend outings. I'm glad; it will do us good. So, today is the Life is Good Festival in Canton, MA. We are likely to skip the early afternoon acts, butat 4:15, The Hold

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In honor of September 23 being the birthday of both Bruce Springsteen and Ani DiFranco, I bring you an Ani cover of a Bruce tune from the "Badlands" album. Enjoy. Used Cars - Ani DiFranco

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So, the first alternative band I fell head over heels for finally called it a night yesterday. 31 years of mumbles and poetry, and jangly guitars, they made me joyous for many many years. I had the chorus of this song written in Sharpie around the bottom hem of my denim jacket in high school. For no reason other than to be as obscure as the words themselves. This is one of my favorite songs of

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Between Christopher's unrepentant metal genes, and my deep alternative rock roots, the fact that "our song" is this one never ceases to amaze me.  But, it is. We saw Earth Wind and Fire in May; I learned that Christopher bought those tickets and booked the room two days after we met.  He just knew.  I may not have been quite as sure early on, but I caught up quickly. That night was glorious.  We

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For Bill... Oh Very Young - Cat Stevens

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So not relevant for my life anymore, but DAMN, did this song stop me in my tracks the first time I heard it. An old story from the music blog, as it's a terrific tale about Bob finally singing my life for real. In November of 2007, Bob Mould did a small club tour to promote his Circle of Friends DVD. During that show, in the really intimate Paradise Lounge, in front of about 100 people, he

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Thinking about fathers this weekend. My father was ever-present when I was a kid.  He came to all the dance recitals, school concerts, and graduations. He played silly games with us on the floor of the living room, tried to teach his girls to fish, and came home from hunting trips smelly and scruffy and happy to tell us about his adventure.  I remember going to his friend's house to have a "

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At the close of another really excellent Norwood Day, I leave you with this song that has always had echoes of what could have been in it, and makes me think of how Norwood could close you in, but if you work hard enough, you can embrace it and its faults anyway. Happy Norwood Day :) Elderly Woman... - Pearl Jam

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This was the song that made me realize how much music ran in my mother's soul too. It was always on in the house, AM radio in the mornings before school, in the car for errands and car pools, a record player in the living room always. But here I was 12 or 13 years old, finally discovering my own taste in music, and Bowie releases this song. Well, my mother starts watching MTV as obsessively

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The song that made me sit up and take notice of the band that will save rock and roll. There is nothing I don't love about this song, from the E-Street Band-esque organ in the background, the rambling lyrics, the hardcore shout-outs. Some songs just make you BELIEVE. This is one of them. Your Little Hoodrat Friend - the Hold Steady

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As I draw closer to the end of this project, I'm realizing I haven't posted some of my all time favorites yet. What was I waiting for on this particular song? I am of the opinion that Elton should have stopped recording music somewhere around 1985. I may be in a minority, but, it's my countdown. I'll make all the grand sweeping generalizations I want. This song, though? Epic. Someone

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I'm a new day rising... Life is good. This may be one of the seminal tunes of my life. It kept me sane when I first heard it, and made me like the phoenix above some real darkness. My eternal love for Dave Grohl was solidified with this song. I am soaring when I hear it. Pure joy. Times Like These - The Foo Fighters

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This song, and "There Goes My Hero" from the Foo Fighters may have been the only two songs I heard 10 years ago today, as I drove to and from work. WAAF suspended music programming and spent 48 hours, from the moment the planes hit, taking listener calls. In between callers, occasionally, they would play one of these two songs. Later in the year, they made special audio tracks for first

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I think one of the biggest shared memories from 10 years ago is how blue the sky was that morning here in the North East.  It was perfect, a deep, vibrant, solid blue, a few fluffy clouds, the mid-morning sun warming us quickly.  Even now, people will see a sky that is similar, walk out to a morning with that same blue, that same warmth, and feel a quick chill.  A 9/11 sky, it’s now called.

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This morning, Christopher and I joined friends of his for a charity walk for ALS. His friend lost his mother to the disease many years ago, and his family organized this walk in her honor. It was a beautiful morning, and I was glad to be a part of their tribute today. Tonight, it was a home-cooked dinner, and watching the race on TV, and just enjoying a simple night at home. So far, a good

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Christopher and I saw the National at Bank of America Pavilion last night (yes, we're a day late here). They were really fun to see; The National are a very ethereal, lost in the mist kind of band on record, but live, they have a real fullness and warmth to them. Tremendous show. Two highlights: the second to last song, About Today, Matt Berringer came out in to the crowd and worked his way

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This one's for Kevin... My great mistake. Well, our great mistake. Young and foolhardy and more than a little smitten at first. By the time one of us took a breath, the rings were on our fingers and I wondered how the hell we got here. I was a bitch, and deserved to be unforgiven, and was for a long time. Then, over a lot of whiskey and beer, at the end of the night in a club in Boston, we

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Eight years ago, we lost a great talent. Wonderfully warm, sardonic, twisted, I grew up listening to his songs via my uncle Jay. Seven years old, I could sing the lyrics to this song. Explains a lot, I think :) My uncle, only 10 years older than I, introduced me to some tremendous classic rock. I thank him for those formative tunes. Lawyers, Guns and Money - Warren Zevon

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Today was the first day of school for many of my friends and family. For me, it was not a great start. Low to medium level chaos for most of the day, and a three hour meeting with my director, writing a response to a complaint against my school, which is not looking good for us, I must say. Tiring, and I missed yoga, which I really needed today, too. Instead of focusing on all the negative,

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Alright, not on the official BBQ list, but it should be. What other song could I possibly play today? I remember when Jimmy's Labor Day Weekend shows were in Mansfield; those were some of the best concert tailgates I ever attended. This song was always well-received. Come Monday, it'll be alright. Hope your weekend was grand. Come Monday - Jimmy Buffett

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There are few songs out there more classic, more meant for sunny days and open roads than this one. Iconic local song, everyone loves this one. I can't believe it hasn't shown up on this soundtrack yet, but there it is. Enjoy. Loudly. More Than A Feeling - Boston

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The final "official" weekend of summer is here. There's been baseball. There will be a wedding tomorrow, some relaxed hanging out, too. To commemorate, the weekend's songs will all be from the BBQ playlist I've been grooving to for weeks now. Maybe we'll actually have a BBQ to play it at. Tonight, we're hanging out with sister Kate. Brockton Rox. The Mountains Win Again - Blues Traveler

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Stepping through brilliant shades of all the color you bring... This song has always been delicious to me. Still is, even more now. Central Reservation - Beth Orton

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Christopher and I went to see B.B. King at the North Shore Music Theater last night (meaning "today" as this should be yesterday's post), and I had never seen him before, so this was going to be an interesting show for me.  Two great opening bands, one a country rock trio, and the second a rhythm and blues trio, that really shone.  Evan Goodnow Band, I believe.  B.B. took the stage with an

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Last night, Christopher and I were driving into the Sox game, and he was talking about a movie he had seen that had a great song associated with it. He thought it initially was Jason Isbell, but when he peeked at the credits, he saw it was Ray, and the song was this one. Driving home from work today, I drove past a roadside memorial to a high school student killed in an accident last spring.

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A Sox/Yankees series is always good for a little commotion. Tonight is my FIRST live Sox/Yankees series. PUMPED. Get to it, just start the commotion. ;) Start The Commotion - Wise Guys

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Feeling a little strange and quiet tonight. Alison always helps. When You Say Nothing At All - Alison Krauss and Union Station

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In case of power outages, posted this in advance of Irene. I'm not expecting much more than a lot of rain and some interesting wind. But, hatches are battened. Stay inside, everyone. A day of chilling out and doing nothing isn't going to kill you, but falling tree limbs could ;) Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season - Jimmy Buffett

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Well, Hurricane Irene, at any rate. I was out running errands today, fairly standard, non-hurricane panic errands, and I kept crashing into people in full-on weather panic. Friends in MA, we've done this before. It's going to be rainy, and really windy, and humid. The storms we had in June that produced the tornadoes produced more damage than this storm will, at least inland. People on the

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Channeling a couple of themes with this pick today. First, the impending hurricane, of which all the songs this weekend will be centered. And two, had I not been having an Ireland reunion this evening, Christopher was intending to "surprise" me (I made him tell when he realized I wasn't available) by telling me to grab my cowboy hat, as he was planning to drive to Laconia, NH to see Lynyrd

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A riff on the "never a cloudy day" theme. Felt a little trippy and jammy this morning. Blue Sky - Allman Brothers Band

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A quiet favorite from her greatest hits album, this came up on my instructor's yoga mix this evening. It was perfect. Really glad to be back on my mat. Glitter In The Air - P!NK

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This afternoon was the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Norwood High School. Such an honor and a privilege for me to have been involved with the process of campaigning for the override approval, watching the construction, and yesterday, taking a picture of the final pieces of the old school before it came down. So glad to have been there today as town government, state government and

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The Bee Gees are an integral part of the soundtrack to my life. My mother was a huge, huge fan. I can remember their records in the stack by the stereo, mixed in with Dad's Zeppelin and Fleetwood Mac. She won tickets to see them at the Providence Civic Center in 1979, within the first 10 rows, and she was ecstatic. Because of this, I also knew that the Bee Gees were not simply disco.

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I know, I know. Sometimes, though, the 70s said it best. And besides, look at Cetera's hair in that wind machine. Classic. This has been running through my head this afternoon and evening, as we get ready to go back to the real world :( It's been a lovely week. Just You and Me - Chicago

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Christopher is trying to slowly wind us down from vacation, so today we went to Fenway for the annual Futures at Fenway minor league double header. He also decided that we were not getting in a car today, so we had a little adventure and took the bus and the subway to Fenway. Interesting experience, not relying on a car to get to the city, and I can't say it was horrible. The only unfortunate

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On the road today. Ferry, long highways, heading home. This Must Be The Place - Talking Heads

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A great cover of a beautiful song to wind down our time in Nova Scotia. A wonderful vacation, the first of many. Here's to multicolored adirondak chairs, fog, and lighthouse salt and pepper shakers. Lovesong - Adele

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It's been a lovely day here in Digby; the rain from last night stopped early this morning, and it's been sunny and beautiful all day long. Late breakfast in the hotel restaurant, reading on the deck, a trip into town and a beer on the boardwalk. Dinner again in the hotel restaurant, and now we're playing cards. Except for the army of orb weavers that come out at night and live around the light

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Christopher and I were really, really lucky and were called for wait listed tickets to Colin Hay last night. He played this amazing club called The Carelton, and I wish I could airlift this club into Boston, as I have a long list of bands I'd love to see here. We got there about half an hour before he started, and we were seated with another couple, Nicolai and Jill, who were lovely and

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Today was all about the sea. Halifax has long been a city of ships, and sailing. Connected in this way to other cities of my heart, like Boston and Galway, Christopher and I took in her maritime history today. A dramatic, turbulent history it is, as well. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic was wonderful, as was our harbour cruise on the Tall Ship Silva. A drink in an Irish pub later on, it

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I never felt magic crazy as this I never saw moons knew the meaning of the sea I never held emotion in the palm of my hand Or felt sweet breezes in the top of a tree But now you're here Bright in my northern sky. It's been a long time that I'm waiting Been a long time that I'm blown been a long time that I've wandered Through the people I have known Oh, if you would and you could Straighten my

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Thirteen or so hours on the road today, heading to Nova Scotia with Christopher. Looking forward to this trip immensely. A great goofy cover of a classic road song. King of the Road - R.E.M.

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There's been lots of memory surges down here this week. One recurring one involves this song. Every time I hear it, and I mean every time, I remember being a young kid, driving down Rt. 6A with my mother and sisters, going somewhere. Which was rare; we usually stuck pretty close to the beach and our cottage during our stays here. But, the sun was shining, and I remember really liking this

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"Mom, turn this up," from my 9 year old nephew, as we drove through the Dennisport twillight, trying to lull his sister to sleep. We were unsuccessful with the sleeping, but Maxie bobbed his head and sang along as we rode. It was a great moment. The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars

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Missing you too, baby. The shuffle always knows... :) Crazy Love - Van Morrison

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Last night, after dinner, my mother navigated Cat, Beth, and I back to the beach where this picture was taken. Although the houses we stayed in all those years ago are no longer standing, replaced by state of the art duplexes (and if they are for rent, I want to rent one), the houses you see in the background are still standing, right there at the entrance to Mayflower Beach. The lifeguard

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This one's for Mom... Back when my mother was post-high school, pre-married, she spent many summers here in Dennis with friends from Norwood. Her friend Nancy figures prominently in these stories, and it's a side of my mother that is fascinating to us. A wild, carefree, barely getting out of scrapes mother. And she is having such a good time remembering these stories, and navigating these

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Rain on the first full day of vacation isn't necessarily a great thing; however, we've weathered it (pun intended) fairly well. Leisurely breakfast, quick errand to get some household items we didn't think to pack (a pop up laundry hamper that will fold flat being one of them), a seafood lunch (The Original Seafood Restaurant in Dennisport--yum), and an afternoon of movies and card games. Nana

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I will be on vacation for the next two weeks. The first week, beginning today, will be with my family, down the Cape. We've rented a house in Dennisport, near Inman St. Beach. Mom, Cat, Beth, Colleen, Darrin, and the three kids. In one house. For a week. There's probably a reason we haven't done this in over 20 years, but I'm looking forward to it anyway.A week from today, Christopher and I

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Sometimes, the perfect summer evenings are the unexpected ones. Movie plans fizzled at the last minute, so Christopher and I met Katie and Andrew at (another) Brockton Rox game. Great conversation, fireworks at the close, a party with the Brockton Public Schools and a friend of Katie's at the function hall in the stadium. Gentle breeze, stars, Boy Scouts camping on the infield. It just came

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Distress, not exactly. Frustrated, absolutely. Buzzcocks seemed appropriate for the afternoon.What Do I Get? - The Buzzcocks

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My sister wrote a pretty excellent column today about how she "used to be cool". She still is cool, most definitely, but the trappings of cool are slipping away from her, as they do all of us. I may have given her the primer, but she took it to her own levels. One great line from this article is her thought to the gas station attendant shaking his head at her Pogues song, "I know it's cool, you

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Clearly I wasn't couch-bound today, as there is not a glut of links on my facebook page, nor is there a well-written and meaningful blog post awaiting you, dear readers ;)Getting ready for some frustrating politics this evening. Figured D. Boon and the boys and his existential spouting was as good a song as any.Political Song for Michael Jackson to Sing - The Minutemen

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Two auspicious anniversaries today, both hugely important in the evolution of modern rock and roll, live music, and its effects on the larger culture, and I'm having a hard time picking which one to align today's song. Although, based on my title, you may be able to guess which one I'm leaning toward.On August 1, 1971 (two months before my birth), George Harrison organized the Concert for

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Reblog, as I have little to say today. Overdid it walking on my foot, missing Christopher, getting bored with my couch. So, here's a snapshot, and a song from the mix, too.***This morning, I had such a memory surge. I was in my office, preparing some material to do educational testing (last mention of my "real job"), and I had to cue up a cassette tape. I stuck my pinky finger in the hole to

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An exciting vision of one, to boot. Sitting around all day makes me thoughtful. It's all good, though, and all in front of us.These Are The Days - Van Morrison

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This band opened for Alison Krauss last night, and they were a pleasant surprise. A little like The Band, a little like Mumford and Sons, very musical and lyrical and vivid. I really enjoyed them. Like I did with Murder by Death, I went(well, hobbled) out to the merchandise table and bought the cd at the end of the show. The guys in the band were out there, saying hello and thanking people.A

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Tonight, Christopher and I are off to see Alison Krauss and Union Station. I'm so excited to see her. In awe of her voice. So beautiful and expressive. Hoping it changes my dour mood. My Love Follows You Where You Go - Alison Krauss and Union Station

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I was a particularly klutzy child. Beginning at 18 months, when I smacked my head on the coffee table and required stitches, to a compound fracture of my right leg at 2 1/2, a broken nose, fingers, more stitches, various trips and falls and walking in to walls. Coordination and I have a tenuous relationship. Yoga has been immensely helpful.So imagine my intense chagrin this evening when,

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One of my favorite songs ever, from one of my favorite albums ever. This album formed me musically. I can remember being sent to bed by my father, when my mother worked nights. I would lie awake long after the lights were turned out, listening to the records he played while doing his paperwork at the dining room table. Zeppelin 4, Tommy, Bob Seger, and this album, over and over. At the age

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Slacker yesterday. No homework, yoga, cooked myself dinner, watched a movie, and the day just ran away from me.I woke up with a headache this morning, so I'm looking for a quieter song. Beat the Retreat - Richard and Linda Thompson

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Ok, today, I'll talk a bit about Amy Winehouse. Yesterday I had happier things to sing about.Tragic, but not a surprise, but still tragic. She had an amazing voice, and she channeled this incredible time in American music history and made it fresh for new audiences. Not that soul music ever really needed freshening, but sometimes it takes a different lens to see something for what it was worth

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I wanted to turn into a thousand rays of light and shoot out into the universe. That was my morning.Joy.Ray of Light - Madonna

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Sesame Street breaks it down from Wonderful Creative on Vimeo.Sure Shot - Beastie Boys/Sesame Street

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Crazy from the heat, I think. Or just distracted by all the glitzy, earnest pop music ;)Not only did I completely miss yesterday, Monday's song is actually a repeat. Though, for the life of me, I can't imagine why I would have posted Summer Breeze in November, except maybe for a mental vacation. So, to make up for the trauma, I bring you three songs I first heard in the summer time, another

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Incidentally, in his book, Bob recalls being drunk when singing this one. I can believe it. I still love it, though.Perfect Example - Husker Du

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No Action - Elvis Costello and the Attractions

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Here's a soaring number from one of your favorite bands. It's a beautiful day, indeed ;)Beautiful Day - U2

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Liz reminds me of the purpose of silly pop songs all the time. They are a broad-stroked canvas of the emotions we feel and experiences we have. And whereas the exact notes and colors may not be illustrated in a specific song, sometimes, they capture a mood and a feeling and a place in time much better than descriptions of those actual things ever could.This song is a perfect case in point to

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An all-time favorite. It's helped me through bad times, and brought me simple joys in good ones. Sweet days of summer, indeed. Summer Breeze - Seals and Croft

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Invariably, when I come to New Jersey to hang out with Liz, she's playing me pop songs I've never heard before (because I listen to so little commercial radio), and is amazed when I don't know them. However, I DID know this one after a few minutes listening. One night, Christopher, Cat, Beth, and I were out having drinks at a local pub, and there was a surprisingly good cover band, with an

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I think my eyes still hurt from all the crying I did last night at the Harry Potter movie. So pleased that they told the piece of the story I needed them to tell correctly in proper fashion, as I sat and sobbed as I watched it unfold in front of me. So moving, and beautiful.15 theaters showing the same movie at 12:01 am. Wonder of the modern age. It was like being at a live rock concert;

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A Facebook meme, this is my extra credit assignment. But since I think Marshall is a genius, I'll happily play a second round. Song I love: Lose Yourself. It's menacing, it's powerful, it's a deep breath and a firm stance and a chance to prove yourself. LOVELOVELOVE this one. Song I like: Sing For the Moment. Cheesy Aerosmith song and all. When he's not telling us to fuck ourselves, he's

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A lovely afternoon in Provincetown today, to hear Bob read from his book. After which, he inscribed mine, "Dear Courtney, Thank you for all the years of friendship and support. Bob Mould"Lots of happy bears roaming the streets, including a colleague. Everybody living their life, doing their thing. I sat on the deck of the Aqua Bar, drinking a PBR, watching the ocean, missing Christopher. But

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Off to pick Christopher up at the airport, and then over to the arena to see KISS. Yes, for real. Scott, Brian, Kevin, and Kate will also be in attendance, so I am NOT alone in this rock and roll foolery.This show is just glorious re-donk-oulous fun. No two ways about it. Joy :)Do You Love Me? - KISS

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Years and years ago, I received the infamous "mix tape". I've written about it before, in some detail. I've always wanted to chronicle the songs on that tape, and I've been able to acquire most of them. This one, by Boston band The Neats, was a tough one to get my hands on, but here is footage from their reunion concert.This tape was my Rosetta stone from Springsteen and Def Leppard to the

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Today, quite simply, was a day full of love...Love - Victoria Williams

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This is a song from their first EP, and it just further proves why this band is a force to be reckoned with, and why they bring me such joy."I'll love you forever,if I ever love at all,with wild hearts,blue jeans, and white t-shirts..."Blue Jeans and White T-Shirts - The Gaslight Anthem

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This morning, listening to NPR, they concluded a story about the funeral of a MA soldier recently killed in Iraq, under "non-combat circumstances". One of his senior officers told NPR he was shot on base. No matter the circumstance, a soldier's death is always hard for family, friends, and community.The end of the story had a music bed, which was an acoustic rendition of this song. Whether it

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The bar at the restaurant where we had dinner was playing videos, and they played this really odd version of Free Fallin'. I have no idea what this is all about, but here it is for your amusement/confusion :)Free Fallin - Tom Petty(Clearly not the official video)

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The past few days have brought some things that have caused me to have arguments and snarky comments on Facebook. Because, really, that's what Facebook is for, arguments and snarky comments. I'm not commenting any further on Casey Anthony, because that outcry rings false, and besides, where is the outrage for all the other children who are victimized by those who are supposed to love them?

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Repost, as I'm super busy, and even more annoyed. But summer is not the same without an Andrew story... :)So many vivid summer memories of mine involve Andrew. This song wasn't really our song, but it was related to the last time I can remember him trying to protect me from something. It was the summer this album came out, 1992. and I had been out at the Audobon Reservation with him and his

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A twangy little jam to get the day rocking! Happy 4th of July! Be safe, be well!Fourth of July - Shooter Jennings

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One of many fantastic songs I have for this holiday. Kind of sounds like my neighborhood the last few nights.Fourth of July - X

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Reading the autobiography of someone you know personally can be a little strange at times. Part of the story, you know really well, and other parts of the story take you by surprise. Bob writes prose the way he writes music: direct, unmitigated, unapologetic, resonant, emotional, tight. I bought it yesterday, and have been slowly working my way through, his collected song output playing in the

HRH Courtney, Queen of Everythinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09019876055788862713noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771584.post-48715747801705888162011-07-01T12:44:00.003-04:002011-07-01T12:48:38.245-04:00

A year ago, I was adjusting to life in Galway. Trying to negotiate having a roommate, sleeping in a different bed, being away from everything familiar, making a completely new set of friends, even if for only "a short time". I was reeling, I'll be honest. I have always adjusted to big environmental changes slowly, and emotionally. But beneath the initial discomfort, I knew I was embarking on

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Reminding myself that something good is happening today. After my really terrible 4 pm meeting, Christopher is taking me to see one of my long-standing, all-time favorite 80s bands, Def Leppard. Those of you who knew me at 13 and 14 know of my deep obsession with the boys from Sheffield.I should show my long standing fan status by posting something from High and Dry, however, I need to pump up

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Those of you who know what I'm dealing with this week can understand today's choice. Hit the local online newspaper for more information. More later; I'm still processing, and I'm beyond furious.This Town - Elvis Costello

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Tonight is night three of the super fantastic geeky Lord of the Rings three-week viewing of what will be the blu-ray extended versions of the films. This is the song from the closing credits, which makes me cry every time I hear it. Sailing into the west on the grey ships is probably the most beautiful metaphor for death I've ever known. Into The West - Annie Lennox

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I'm not feeling this graduate program. So much work, and so much of it I feel like I'm doing in my day to day work life already. It seems pointless to me right now, and I don't know how to get into a good place about it. Maybe I'm putting some unreasonable standards on myself and my level of engagement, and not keeping my eye on the prize, which is licensure. Even though I'm more than

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