bloggin’
If Jon Stewart says it’s golden, then by God, it’s golden.
And they all said… Amen.
uh… roll tide.
So, it may not be the most glorious way to do it, but all I have to say is…
ROLL TIDE!!!!
That’s the way to do it after 75 years of loss in Bryant-Denny. And with that, Bama remains undefeated.
On a slightly related note, I must admit the beauty of live television when you could at times hear the Bama fans singing over “Rocky Top” with “F-you Rocky Top.” I can’t for the world figure out why there’s so much more hatred from the fans these days. When I was there, it was a simple, “I hate Rocky Top.”
Oh wait. I remember… Fulmer has now catapulted himself to hatred beyond what Spurrier had ever accumulated. Way to go Phil.
the beloved cool-for-my-music post
Amount of Music on Your Computer
14.78 GB on iTunes, which is the only place I keep music… and I’m a Mac snob.
Currently Listening To
Half-Life by Glen Phillips
Five Songs That Mean a Lot to You (only 5??!?!?)
“I’ll Keep the Bad Things from You” by The Damnwells
“The Times They Are A-Changin’” by Bob Dylan
“Let Me Be” by Marc Broussard
“By My Side” by Ben Harper
TIE: “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynard Skynard/”Rammer Jammer”… come on, I went to ‘Bama!
Top Ten Albums (btw, I changed it… there was no way I could narrow it down to 5)
1. Tom Petty’s “Wildflowers”… holy crap, I got this on tape in high school, and wore it compeltely out. There’s no great combination of songs than that one. I can still sing them all word for word, and I feel such a sense of freedom when I hear Tom Petty, no matter what it is.
2. “RENT” Soundtrack… Do I really need a reason why? How about five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred of them? I measure it in love…
3. “O Brother Where Art Thou?” Soundtrack… color me eccentric, but I love this thing. I’m not really a fan of country music, but I love some folk-style stuff. My favorite song on there is the opening chain-gang song. I still have no idea what they’re saying half the time.
4. Will Hoge’s “The America EP”… What a voice. This man can sing to me anyday, and this album put me full scale into the political world alone by its music. With songs like “Hey Mr. President” and “The Other Side,” it’s hard to not to start trash-talking. Not to mention, he sings an amazing rendition of Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’.” You can’t go wrong there.
5. Damien Rice’s “O”… Wow, haunting, beautiful and breathless all in one album. The vocals and acoustic music are amazing. I can’t help but think of the pain of life in contrast to the beauty of the larger picture.
6. Ellis Paul’s “Sweet Mistakes”… “I was born in a taxicab, driver cut the cord while the meter was running, a baby’s voice crying out to city lights, the paper ran the photo the next day, me and my momma and the cabby all smiling…” Ain’t it the strangest world? Yes… and Ellis Paul’s vocals and quirky yet storytelling lyrics somehow make it seem so much better.
7. Iron & Wine’s “Our Endless Numbered Days”… Something about their melodic softtones makes me want to just curl up in my papasan with a blanket and just fall asleep. It’s so comfortable and soothing. Still, you can hear the distinction of discordance at times in little notes or vocal quivers. It’s fabulous.
8. Caedmon’s Call’s “Share the Well”… This album makes me want to leave everything behind and go be a missionary in India or Latin America. It’s worldly tones and blantant lyrics make anyone want to do the same… hello social justice!!!
9. Johnny Cash’s “American Recordings”… All you have to do is hear his cover of “Hurt” to fully experience the album. How can you not be amazed with his voice? Did you know there is a new movie coming out about him? I can’t wait…
10. Pierce Pettis’s “State of Grace”… Singer/songwriter from Alabama, with melodic words and lyrics of places like Florence and tales of mannerisms and years past. Wonderful stuff, this album is.
I still have 15000 I’d like to add to this. But, I’ve got neither the time, nor the numbered spaces, as it appears. Here are some honorable mention artists, though:
Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, Rilo Kiley, Indigo Girls, Josh Rouse, David Crowder Band, Joan Baez, Coldplay, Bebo Norman, Citizen Cope, The Jayhawks, The Be Good Tanyas, Joni Mitchell and David Wilcox.
Last Album Bought
Elizabethtown Soundtrack
Recent Discoveries
String Cheese Incident (yes, I know they’ve been around a while)
Imogen Heap
Clap Your Hands, Say Yeah
The baton is hereby passed to:
whoever wants to take all this time…
power color
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Your Power Color Is Indigo |
 At Your Highest: You are on a fast track to success – and others believe in you. At Your Lowest: You require a lot of attention and praise. In Love: You see people as how you want them to be, not as how they are. How You’re Attractive: You’re dramatic flair makes others see you as mysterious and romantic. Your Eternal Question: “Does This Work Into My Future Plans?” |
metro speak
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has begun a new advertising campaign with a play on words.
I’m not sure what is funnier… their words, or the DCist’s call for submission. My favorite? Constairpation…
The sad thing is, I could relate with almost all of them. Oh, how I miss that wonderful city…
affiliation
Today is one of those days where I’m incredibly happy to be Methodist… Why?
General Board of Church and Society calls for withdrawal from Iraq
If thousands of ministers with hotlines to God make this statement, why can’t our national government hear the same message? Makes you wonder…
anti-federalism
I wrote a paper the other day on Anti-federalism arguments, and actually ended up believing my argument. I’ve now looked into reading a little more from George Mason.
However, the Anti-federalist argument still lingers today: Military suggested to lead disaster efforts in the future
Know this now… the Anti-federalists had really good points. I’ll elaborate upon them later.
inability to hold…
a conversation, apparently. President Bush can’t do it even when it is scripted…
Don’t believe it? Check out W for yourself…
easy understanding
While I hate numbers, you have to admit…
…the numbers don’t lie.
Plurality now sees Bush Presidency as unsuccessful
liberals
So, I saw this quiz attached to an article about NeoCons, and I thought I’d take it. Here’s what I am…
Liberal
Liberals…
Historical liberal: President Woodrow Wilson
Modern liberal: President Jimmy Carter
Who could’ve guessed?
