the hills were alive...

i ADORE the movie "the sound of music".  i could watch julie andrews cavort about in any movie, but this one is one of the best.  

i found this interesting article about the true von trapp family, and as is the case for most movie adaptations, true life was quite different than what was portrayed @ the multiplex.

the real von trapp family

do yourself a favor and sing along.  the perfect way to start a new year.

le sigh.

late summer playlist

here are a few songs that i have been listening to ad nauseum this month.

matt costa - wash away


coldplay - vida la vida


1, 2, 3, 4, 5


5 little monkeys


matt costa - whiskey & wine

atomic cafe

i partook in one of my favorite summertime (or anytime) activities last night: reggae dancing at atomic cafe. every friday and saturday night, they have a live reggae band on the patio. if you get in before 9, there is no cover.

they've got sweet potato chips and all the fruity drinks. on tap, they have guinness, longboard, bass, and something else. yours truly imbibed ky ale and killian's (as per usual). you should definitely check it out.

"i was crazy about you then and now the craziest thing of all..."

OMG today could quite possibly be one of the best days of my life. tonight, i will see jack johnson live. holy crap.

i have loved his music since the release of his first CD. i have fink to thank for introducing me to this marvelous musician.

chris and i will be carpooling with allie and her friend dara to indy. the forecast predicts a 90% chance of rain, but come rain or come shine, i will be cheering my head off.

juno thoughts

this was my favorite movie of 2007. this song makes me so very happy.

while reading about it, i came upon a discussion on whether this movie was pro-choice or pro-life. after much careful thought, i think it depends on which character's viewpoint you are thinking from.

looking at it from juno's viewpoint, i can see how it could be both. although she seems very "liberal" (in a very liberal interpretation of that word), she took the time to find a caring family for her eggo. but she also called PP to see about a "hasty abortion". what an intriguing topic to debate...for once.

my thoughts on this are still simmering. thoughts?

guster "satellite"

"satellite"
Shining like a work of art
Hanging on a wall of stars
Are you what I think you are?

You're my satellite
You're riding with me tonight
Passenger side, lighting the sky
Always the first star that I find
You're my satellite

Elevator to the moon
Whistling a favorite tune
Trying to get a closer view

You're my satellite
You're riding with me tonight
Passenger side, lighting the sky
Always the first star that I find
You're my satellite

Maybe you will always be
Just a little out of reach

You're my satellite
You're riding with me tonight
Passenger side, lighting the sky
Always the first star that I find
You're my satellite
You're my satellite

monsieur jack johnson

anyone who knows me knows i ADORE jack johnson. i was first introduced to him by fink during our sophomore year of high school (1999 i believe, maybe 2000). i have been in love ever since. i know every lyric to every song. in fact, the #2 thing i want to do before i die is see jack johnson in concert (#1 thing i keep to myself).

here is a link to his new song.



enjoy away.

new album out 2/5/8

new JM song

i love john mayer. saw him in concert. got the t-shirt.

that being said, he has a new song out, "say". i have listened to it 6 times in a row.

if you're into this type of stuff, it's worth multiple listens.




this song is in the movie "the bucket list, " which i will be seeing. morgan freeman + a new JM song? i'm there.