Well, let's see, here's what's in the stereo at home right now:

1. The Shins, "Chutes Too Narrow"---Just picked this one up, and have not heard a whole lot of it, but what I've heard I really, really like.
2. Guided By Voices, "Isolation Drills"---Again, have not heard enough of this to reach any definitive conclusions, but I really like Rob Pollard, ( Read more... )

Some interesting, at least to me, Tom Waits news, behind the cut:

( Tom Waits Sues Bad Ad Guys, Again )

Last night, Kelly and I went to see Sigur Ros play at the Chicago Theatre.  As Kelly reminded me, seeing a show at the Chicago Theatre was something I said she and I had to do, and finally we had an opportunity.  I really have to thank her, because the experience was simply breathtaking and extraordinary.  I was not, before last night, anywhere ( Read more... )

Ok, kids, here's an update:

I worked Saturday and Sunday---my first days back since my accident at work, and I have to say now that I overdid it.  It did not seem so at the time, but in retrospect, I know I overestimated my ability to return to my normal routine.  I stopped taking the medication during the day, so that I could function with some ( Read more... )

Boy, I tell ya, I've not been feeling well of late.  I feel tired almost all the time, yet I have trouble sleeping.  I'm crabby, depressed, stressed, irritable, my appetite is erratic, and I can't concentrate on much of anything.  I know that part of it is the weather---I need the sun to come out, for things to start growing again, to feel some ( Read more... )

Here's what I've been listening to in the car recently ( Read more... )

I've been thinking about this song quite a bit recently, and incessantly humming it to myself, so I thought I would post the lyrics for everyone's enjoyment. This song describes the manner in which I try very hard *not* to think about our society... though, sometimes, I am not successful ( Read more... )

If I should fall from grace with God ( Read more... )

I've been listening to Betty Carter's recording of this song on the "Night and Day" compilation at work recently... or, I should say, I was listening to it until I quit my job day before yesterday. At any rate, the song just kills me every time I hear it. Rereading the short, simple lyrics, I do not get quite the same effect. Betty Carter's ( Read more... )

WHO BY FIRE ( Read more... )