When not jamming out to some Bowie on my car radio, the dial is usually set to NPR. Lately, I’ve been getting really annoyed at the liberal slant with which NPR delivers all its news. So I recently switched the dial over to 680 AM figuring I’d get a good conservative harangiung. I was right. I appreciated hearing a diffferent opinion, but couldn’t take all the attitude and scoffing, not to mention the commercials. So, as one-sided a view as NPR is, I’ll continue to listen to it because at least they’re civilized.
October 31, 2008
Why doesn’t anyone tell me anything?
I need a service that keeps me up-to-date with all the stuff I love cuz I never know about things until it’s too late. For instance, I just found out that Billy Bragg is playing tonight at Duke. I would LOVE to go but I can’t. Sad sad sad!!!
I tried to convice Dave that I should go or otherwise I’d have to fly to England to see him, but he didn’t go for it.
October 30, 2008
Done
Glad to have that off my chest. Thanks to my honey for picking me up and voting with me. It’s a nice thing to do together.
October 29, 2008
Bowie Best
Here’s my list of favorite Bowie songs. This is the CD I’d make you if you wanted an introduction to David’s music.
- Five Years
- Cygnet Committee
- London Boys
- Dig Everything
- Win
- Young Americans
- Let Me Sleep Beside You
- The Gospel According to Tony Day
- Candidate
- Be My Wife
- Breaking Glass
- Fantastic Voyage
- Strangers When we Meet
- Wild is the Wind
- Black Country Rock
- Moonage Daydream (A. Corns)
- Life on Mars
- Quicksand
- Boys Keep Swinging
- Station to Station
- Ashes to Ashes
- God Only Knows
I’m not sure that would all fit on an 80 minute CD, so if I made you this CD it might be a bit shorter. But in a perfect world…
Now, here’s Cristin’s list.
- Time
- Watch That Man
- Teenage Wildlife
- Moonage Daydream
- Sweet Thing/Candidate/Sweet Thing (Reprise)
- Let Me Sleep Beside You
- Strangers When We Meet
- Secret Life of Arabia
- New Career in a New Town
- Red Sails
- The Wedding Song
- Slow Burn
- V-2 Schneider
- Boys Keep Swinging
- Station to Station
- Suffragette City
- See Emily Play
- New Killer Star
- John I’m Only Dancing
October 26, 2008
Fall Festival
Today was the neighborhood Fall Festival where all the kids come show off their Halloween costumes. Henry had a great time looking at all the other kids.
Pumpkin Carving
Dave entertained Henry while I carved my pumpkin today. I wanted to re-attempt the Aladdin Sane pumpkin I did last year, but just didn’t have the energy to work it out. Cristin, I am passing this task on to you. Run with it!
Halloween Party
On Saturday we got a last minute invite to drop by Andrea’s Annual Pumpkin Carving party with Ele, Will and Finn.
No pumpkins were carved by this family, however, as we had to get Henry home for bedtime.
Vote Early, Vote Often!
Have you voted yet? Why not? With One Stop No Excuse early voting there is no reason to wait until November 4th. If you live in Wake county you can get a sample ballot here. This will help prepare you before you get to the polls.
October 25, 2008
Lovely Day
I loved this card when I received it from my friend Jenny. I just couldn’t throw it away. Instead, I decided to recycle it and pass along the pretty. I’ve just found the perfect frame for it and I’m giving it to Ele, who has a thing for birds. I hope she likes it!
