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no school!
I don't have to go to work today because of the snow. Its been a long time since I've had a snow day. I can't remember the last time. I know I had one in college in Pennsylvania. -
Sufijan Stevens' Songs for Christmas
I didn't buy this Christmas album last year when it came out even though its rave review on NPR piqued my interest. Songs for Christmas is a monster box set which includes 5 discs and extensive liner notes. Over the course of five years Sufijan had recorded at home these discs which he then sent out to friends and family as Christmas gifts. He also ( Read more... ) -
Album review: Fergie, Dutchess
I've been listening to Fergie's album for a few weeks now. I needed time to chew on in for a while. My first impression was that she was all over the place. While I criticized Will.i.am and Timbaland for not having enough variety (really for not having heart), Fergie has almost too much variety. Where is the unity? The low point is definitely ( Read more... ) -
Will.i.am
I bought a CD by the artist Will.i.am titled "Songs About Girls." He is a member of Black Eyed Peas and I liked what I heard of him on the little sound clips from iTunes. After listening to the CD oh about 30 times I definitely like it, but its not great. I'd give it a B+. I like the production, meaning I like the different musical elements ( Read more... ) -
high school reunion
Last night I went to my ten-year high school reunion. I've kept in touch with a fair number of people from high school but most of them are a year older. The one other person I've kept in touch with I knew wasn't going. I enjoyed high school though, and there were enough people I hoped to see that I decided to go. Josh and I flew in to town ( Read more... ) -
recipes
Josh and I planted a garden this year. When he bought the house it already had a garden space with a fence and everything so he just ran with it. We've planted tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, greens, and of course zucchini. Zucchini growers are well known for yielding so much that they can't keep up with it all. Giving it away to unwilling friends is ( Read more... ) -
Timbaland's Shock Value
Timbaland's new album, Shock Value, received poor reviews. Despite knowing this, I had a good first impression and decided to buy it anyway. But on about 5 listens through, I can see what the reviewers were thinking. The album as a whole lacks depth, sincerity--heart! Many of the songs have good beats, yes. Most have interesting beginnings. But ( Read more... ) -
Francis Collins on NPR
This interview focused heavily on science and faith was on NPR today. I thought it was interesting and refreshing. -
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What Be Your Nerd Type?
Your Result: Science/Math Nerd
(Absolute Insane Laughter as you pour toxic chemicals into a foaming tub of death ( Read more... ) -
Boho Dance
I love that The Boho Dance is finally being released. In my mind It was one of those mysterious songs I heard rumors of and never saw come to fruition...until now of course. I made a special for teh website but it will have to be updated when I get the actual CD in hand.
http://www.shinybattery.sugarcube.net/specials/boho.htm