new music friday

today's new music comes from, of all things, american idol... and no, it's not because i watched it (UGH!)

one of the guys here at work, came up to me a few weeks ago, and said, "do you watch american idol?" no, i don't. he said, this girl, whoever it was, sang this song called "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" and it sounded like a song you would like.

so, i googled it, and got to listen to the song, and yeah, it's a song that i would like, so i decided to grab the disc the next time i hit best buy.

Well, this is good cd, i enjoy it. some mellow songs, but definitely my favorite is the cherry tree song! it pretty much rocks! this chick is scottish and from the UK, and i must say, i'm a bit jealous, as she saw the greatful dead in concert!!

so, check it out, it's worth a spin!

damn, i'm gettin' old... but that's OK!

In each stage of life, there are wonderful experiences one can savor and valuable insights one can absorb. Every new decade and, in fact, every new year brings with it wisdom, transformation, and growth, as well as ends and beginnings. Many people, however, believe that there is one age that eclipses the others. They expend energy trying to reach it and, once it has passed, trying to retain it. But wishing to be younger or older is a denial of the joys that have been and the joys yet to be, as well as the beauty of your life in the present. Holding on to one age can make it difficult to appreciate each new milestone you reach. Taking pleasure in the delights of your age, whether you are in your 20s, 40s, 60s, or 80s, can help you see the magnificence and usefulness of the complex seasons of your life.

Each new year gifted to us by the universe is replete with exciting and unfamiliar experiences. In our 20s, we can embrace the energy of youth and the learning process, knowing it's okay to not have all the answers. As we move through our third decade, we grow more self-assured as the confusion of our young adulthood melts away. We can honor these years by putting aside our fears of aging and concentrating instead on solidifying our values and enjoying our growing emotional maturity. In our 40s, we become conscious of the wisdom we have attained through life experience and are blessed with the ability to put it to good use. We are not afraid to explore unfamiliar territory or to change. In our 50s, we tend to have successfully navigated our midlife reevaluations and have prioritized our lives. In the decades beyond, we discover a greater sense of freedom than we have ever known and can truly enjoy the memory of all we've seen and done.

Try to enjoy the age you are at now, for each age presents its own unique wisdom to savor.

new music friday

today's new music is just plain fun! donavon frankenreiter - move by yourself... his sophomore disc is a far cry from his debut (which, by the way was part of new music friday on 10/7/05) you can easily tell that he switched labels, moving from jack johnson's brushfire records... this disc is pure 70's fun and funk! it's a lot of fun, feels like an old 70's band... but the hippie comes across on this disc as well... it's a lot of fun, and good to be able to watch an artist evolve... check it out...

it's a boy!

we just got back from the doctor, and katie had her sonogram today. She is 18 weeks and a few days and it looks like we are having a boy!! haven't had a baby boy in the immediate family in a long time, so this will be interesting! baby is healthy and happy, and the sonogram tech said that she "couldn't help" telling us the sex, because it was just "waving" to her! too funny!! So, now we just sit back and wait till this little boy is born!! November 17 is a long way away!!

new music friday

today's new music is courtesy of jason, and for the first time in a while i can say WOW... this disc is amazing!! This is Jack White's band (White Stripes) and although the disc is only 33 minutes long, it keeps you interested through all 33 minutes. (sidenote, i haven't taken it out of the cd player in my car since i got it.) There are so many influences that i hear in this disc... i hear rush, i hear the beatles, and my favorite is track 10, blue vein, where i hear a lot of led zeppelin. It is definitely worth the $14.00 or whatever you will spend on it... BUY THIS DISC!!!

new music friday

today's new music is courtesy of my daughter... yes, katie! it's crazy really, cuz i took her to see this movie for her birthday, and she said she liked it ( i know i did) but i was kind of skeptical about her real feelings for it... until she tells me "mom, i got the soundtrack to rent!" then, sitting at the house on a sunday afternoon, we put this in, and she knows all the words, and is singing away like mad! it's a great soundtrack, and if you haven't seen the movie, i suggest checking it out!!

new music friday

today's music comes from paul (big surprise there!) he gave me this a while ago, and i haven't had an opportunity to listen to it until recently, and wow, what a soundtrack... i really enjoy it... kinda folky, kinda mellow... has fit the mood for the past few days... i really need to see the movie, thing is, i have always wanted to see it, but never made it... think i might rent it this weekend...