I haven’t had all the time that I want to write lately. I’m under tremendous stress at work in a job I hate, so when I’m not at work or job hunting (shh), I’m trying to just relax. My personal life is also crazy for other reasons too, not the least of which was a car accident the other day in which some unfortunate soul decided to just ram her car into mine on the freeway.
But! There have been good things, too.
Quality time in the hammock
I saw Jonatha Brooke in concert again!
Want to be an OG on July 4th? Wear a glow necklace and drink apricot hefeweizen. FROM THE BOTTLE.
I saw Brandi Carlile in concert again, too.
I cuddled with a magnum of cava while my friend ... well, anyway.
I’ve had good times with great company this summer, including two amazing concerts, and more fun on the way. Here’s to more fun on the horizon – I need it to retain my sanity! And if you have the chance to see either Jonatha Brooke OR Brandi Carlile this summer, you should certainly do so. Both are amazing artists who make incredible music.
Oh, and the title of this post is from “Of Graves” by another favorite singer, Alexa Wilkinson:
I was thinking today that I’ve been enjoying a lot of music lately, and I haven’t been sharing it. It’s been too damn long since my last music post, and that’s not right. In fact, it’s unacceptable!
So hey, here’s the latest stuff that I’ve been digging. Not all of it is brand new; some of it is just new to me or something I’ve pulled out of the archives to listen to again.
(And when I have a free moment with nothing else to do, I try to update my Blip.fm playlist, too. )
All of the song links go to YouTube, so the music may start up immediately. You’ve been warned.
The people who know me well know that I love Jonatha Brooke. She’s an incredible singer, songwriter and musician. One of my favorites. So I might swoon a lot here.
I first fell in love with her when she played on Letterman back in 2001. Besides the fact that I thought she was hot in her Starsky & Hutch tee, I loved her music (I’m such a sucker for a woman with a guitar). If I’m on a road trip, her music is playing.Hell, her music is playing most of the time, whether I’m on the road or not.
But then I saw her play live, and I was really hooked. She’s wonderful to see in concert because her interaction with the audience is genuine and witty. She announced in one show that if Jennifer Lopez could change her name to J. Lo, then she could go by J-Bro. But she’s got soul, too. Her songs and lyrics are amazing to me, and she sings from the heart. Ah, that voice.
She is beautiful, charismatic, funny, and down to earth. Meeting her after a show is always a highlight, and I’ve had a few opportunities to talk to her (one of the few times in my life I can remember being truly flustered, and that’s saying something). Continue reading
NO, that’s not Alice Pieszecki from The L Word. It’s Leisha Hailey, and she’s much more than a character from a television show. She’s also a musician, rocking out in groups like The Murmurs and Uh Huh Her. She’s got that perfect mix of intellect, sexiness, quirkiness and charm. And I dare you resist those eyes or that killer smile. It can’t be done.
(And yes, dollface, I forgive you for the horrible yogurt ads you did to make ends meet.)
Welcome to the Swoon List, Leisha.
And hey, why not throw in a video, too? It has Leisha AND a unicorn!
I’ve loved Elizabeth Gilbert since I read Eat Pray Love a few years ago. I know, I know … I wasn’t the only one to love that book, blah blah. But one thing I love about Gilbert is her dedication to research and her ability to explain it.
I came across this video from the PBS program This Emotional Life a while back and just hadn’t taken the time to watch it yet. Shame on me, because I love this concept and kicked myself for not watching sooner.
This DVD will join my collection sooner than later.
