Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Apologies
The thing is that I am sorry. I must apologize for my lack of postings. I know that the world doesn't notice whether I post on this page, but my Pop does, and I hate to disappoint him. However, I'm tired. I've been working too much, and when I work too much, I'm not funny or witty and I don't have time to think about what I would post on. I'm in survival mode for at least another week. After that, I'll be celebrating Easter with my family and perhaps I'll have something to post on. Perhaps pictures, or witty anecdotes about my delightful family. Maybe a story or two about the road trip home and back. One can only hope.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Soundtracks
The thing is that it was my idea first and I should be the millionaire. Let me sum up:
I firmly believe that each day, each season, each roadtrip (no matter how short) has its own soundtrack. For instance, today on the way to Aunt Annie’s Quilt Shop in Avon MN: a partial episode of This American Life, a little Splendid Table segment on how to encourage your dinner guests to mingle and converse (very good), and Bruce Springsteen. The way home? Some of the Prairie Home Companion joke show and Patty Griffin’s new album. (Yes, I loves me some Minnesota Public Radio)
Summer of 2004: Switchfoot’s “The Beautiful Letdown”, continually on repeat.
Fall/Winter of 1999-2000 trip to see Carla in Albert Lea: The Eagles (especially “New Kid in Town”) and Dire Straits (especially “Brothers in Arms” as we were falling asleep).
(side note: THAT WAS 10 YEARS AGO! My twin sister is OLD.)
So imagine my surprise several years ago when I hear about this new gadget the Ipod. Not only can every minute of your day have a soundtrack (heard by you alone), but you can actually sort your music into these very groupings! Genius! I’m still waiting to get partial credit (and maybe a dividend? Or a free Ipod?)
And then, today, I see that Barnes & Nobles sells Sunday Soundtracks. Seriously? That was so TOTALLY my idea! In fact, I’ve actually written a post (unpublished) asking for people’s comments on what they would put on a Saturday soundtrack (because, really, my Saturday is other people’s Sunday). And, of course, the thing is that the Barnes & Nobles compilations weren’t terrible. I try to hate Barnes & Noble’s corporate musical taste, but it too often bears a slight resemblance to my own musical taste. (except the Josh Groban that they played the entire time I was there today. At least it wasn’t Jason Mraz.) Today while browsing I found Lady Gaga next to my girl Patty Griffin, and I just nodded my head in agreement. Who can argue with that pairing? Nice job Barnes. Nice job Noble.
I firmly believe that each day, each season, each roadtrip (no matter how short) has its own soundtrack. For instance, today on the way to Aunt Annie’s Quilt Shop in Avon MN: a partial episode of This American Life, a little Splendid Table segment on how to encourage your dinner guests to mingle and converse (very good), and Bruce Springsteen. The way home? Some of the Prairie Home Companion joke show and Patty Griffin’s new album. (Yes, I loves me some Minnesota Public Radio)
Summer of 2004: Switchfoot’s “The Beautiful Letdown”, continually on repeat.
Fall/Winter of 1999-2000 trip to see Carla in Albert Lea: The Eagles (especially “New Kid in Town”) and Dire Straits (especially “Brothers in Arms” as we were falling asleep).
(side note: THAT WAS 10 YEARS AGO! My twin sister is OLD.)
So imagine my surprise several years ago when I hear about this new gadget the Ipod. Not only can every minute of your day have a soundtrack (heard by you alone), but you can actually sort your music into these very groupings! Genius! I’m still waiting to get partial credit (and maybe a dividend? Or a free Ipod?)
And then, today, I see that Barnes & Nobles sells Sunday Soundtracks. Seriously? That was so TOTALLY my idea! In fact, I’ve actually written a post (unpublished) asking for people’s comments on what they would put on a Saturday soundtrack (because, really, my Saturday is other people’s Sunday). And, of course, the thing is that the Barnes & Nobles compilations weren’t terrible. I try to hate Barnes & Noble’s corporate musical taste, but it too often bears a slight resemblance to my own musical taste. (except the Josh Groban that they played the entire time I was there today. At least it wasn’t Jason Mraz.) Today while browsing I found Lady Gaga next to my girl Patty Griffin, and I just nodded my head in agreement. Who can argue with that pairing? Nice job Barnes. Nice job Noble.
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