She parks her car outside of my house
And takes her clothes off
Says she's close to understanding Jesus
And she knows she's more than just a little misunderstood
She has trouble acting normal when she's nervous
- "Round Here" / Counting Crows

At some point years ago, I read an article or watched a "Behind The Music" or saw something that discussed the ( Read more... )

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Well, I stare at the hole in my hand and I watch you slip away
And I feel if I'd only done better then maybe I could make you stay
Then I stare at the hole in my head and I can't remember things I say
Hour to hour, sentence to sentence, day to day
Well I could, but I don't
And I should, but I won't
It's laughable
Well, there' ( Read more... )

When all is said and done
And I'm looking back upon this race I've run
And when my heart gives in.
I know you will be beside me precious friend
It's just the same from the beginning to the end
When all is said and done.
If I lose my way
And I wander down this open road for days
And if the sun should fall
And the dancing we ( Read more... )

Sometimes, procrastination has it's benefits.
Less than 48 hours before making the all-day drive to New Orleans for a ( Read more... )

For a long time now, the one thing that seemed most impossible to me was ( Read more... )

Whatcha gonna do with the restlessness inside your worried mind?
How you think you're ever gonna get ahead when you feel so far behind?
Step inside this endless moment for a subtle touch of grace
I've always found my strength inside the act of faith
I believe in the spirit of rock and roll
In the eternal strength of the immortal soul ( Read more... )

Although you ( Read more... )

I'm doing my best to enjoy the perks of adult living, so I don't usually find myself wishing to be in school again. But every once in a while, a three-month summer vacation wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing. This week's return to WNL is in honor of summer vacations from school and the magic they can create. If you're still enjoying them, soak 'em ( Read more... )

As is the case from time to time, the entry that goes along with this week's WNL is friends-only. If you're looking from the outside, it might just be time for you to join the cool kids in the inner circle.

Every time I see you lookin' my way
Baby, baby, can't you hear my heartbeat?
In the car or walking down the highway
Baby, baby, can't ( Read more... )