Ingrained Refrains

Anatomy in Song

2008-11-23T13:52:00.005-06:00

Yes, I'm back but no I haven't had any time to myself to post anything. Thanks to Dieter yet again for emailing me and saving my butt because between a sick kiddo, a TIRED mind, a friend in from out of state and a mountain of work to catch up on this just TOTALLY slipped my mind and I didn't have the WAZ song in my library anyway so I'd have had to search for it.Enjoy the tunes...it looks like

Anatomy in Song

2008-11-15T02:05:00.003-06:00

So I just got in from seeing the incomparable Matty Nay and was checking email quickly when I opened one from faithful reader and now AWESOME friend of the blog, Dieter, when I realized how fantastic people really can be. Thanks to Dieter, I can post all the songs from last night's episode (that I have yet to see so no spoilery type comments, please) for all of you who come to snag 'em each

“It may be that the satisfaction I need depends on my going away, so that when I've gone and come back, I'll find it at home.”

2008-11-12T14:06:00.002-06:00

I can honestly say I've never been much of a runner-awayer. I don't believe in running away from anything really...what's the point. No matter where you go, there you are and the problems that you run from today will be the fears of tomorrow. I think it's always best to roll with the punches and do all you can to keep your chin up in the face of adversity but I gotta say, I've sorta had my ass

"Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friends."

2008-11-05T12:44:00.006-06:00

In the face of some SERIOUSLY distressing incidents and comments around me today, I choose to be a dignified Democrat and not gloat or boast after this overwhelming win. I choose instead to focus on what lies ahead and while I had a touchy-feely, goosebumpy post full of all my flowery language ready to go about all the emotions I've had in the past 48 hours, what the election of President Barack

"Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves will affect us."

2008-11-04T10:28:00.002-06:00

I know it sounds silly but each time I get that little oval “I Voted” sticker, I can’t help but be full of pride. How funny that a grown woman of 30 would find so much enjoyment out of a little sticker. I totally feel 7 when I wear it. It’s like getting a sucker from the doctor or a new toothbrush from the dentist for being cavity free. Seriously, I get such a thrill from it you have no idea.

Anatomy in Song

2008-10-31T10:25:00.004-05:00

Sorry it's taken me all day to get to this but Friday's are sorta busy for me and this one's been outrageously so. Um, so I finally sorta fell in love with Erica Hahn last night. I love it when people let their walls down enough to expose the human frailties that we all have and that we all try so DESPERATELY to conceal. I can't help but think if we all learned to let go a little, put the

Anatomy in Song

2008-10-24T12:57:00.006-05:00

I love Izzie. A lot. It's not the easiest thing in the world to do you know, to confront someone that you KNOW is going to be an asshole to you and show them genuine care and affection even though they're nowhere NEAR deserving it. Nope, not easy at all. I liked last night's episode for a lot of reasons but that scene between her and Alex really got me. Katherine Heigl is pretty much the

"Follow your heart and you won’t get lost."

2008-10-23T15:40:00.005-05:00

Brett Dennen. Hmmm...what can I say about Brett Dennen that hasn't been said? Not a lot, really. There are the obvious comparisons between him and my boy John which I'm sure will be even more prevalent since Mayer's boy Alagia placed his prints all over Hope for the Hopeless but I see the two as wholly and completely opposites. There will never be a time when I will envision Dennen in a blues

"A pulse, your pulse...it's the only thing I can remember."

2008-10-23T09:52:00.003-05:00

Ahhh, new Snow Patrol! After listening off and on for a few days I've decided that I think I prefer sad sack Mr. Lightbody in the throes of depression to his interpretation of happy go lucky that he says he found while recording A Hundred Million Suns but ultimately, I'll take him any way I can get him because he's such an amazing talent. If I'm to be perfectly honest, I wasn't a HUGE fan of the

Anatomy in Song

2008-10-17T16:16:00.006-05:00

UPDATED 10-19-08So I've got this ear infection that put me in bed immediately upon hitting the door last night so I haven't seen any of the episode to know where the above photo fits in but it really makes me happy to see Izzie and George hangin' out and cuttin' up. After all they've been through, my main hope for those two characters has always been that they maintain their friendship.

"I hope and I pray that you believe me when I say this love will never fade away."

2008-10-13T15:55:00.004-05:00

I've mentioned this enough times that I don't feel the need to do anything other than direct you to the last lengthy post I made about the greatness that is Ray. I've had it on repeat for awhile today and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the first two tracks so much I'm pretty sure I wanna marry them.Get your asses to a music store near you (preferably a small, locally owned establishment) and get a copy of

Anatomy in Song

2008-10-13T15:07:00.003-05:00

Ok, so I haven't watched all of "Here Comes The Flood" and I'm going to go ahead and apologize right now if these aren't all the songs or the right songs because to be honest, I've done no research. I was out of town and just haven't had the time. So, consider this my apology in advance if anything is wonky and my thanks to those of you who emailed wondering when I would put them up and for

"I can understand all that you are, I can even take all that you’re not ..."

2008-10-08T15:12:00.004-05:00

As I’ve mentioned more times that is probably necessary, Rachael’s BRILLIANT album A Record in Two Parts: Elephants…Teeth Sinking Into Heart dropped yesterday and I’ve been busy listening to it on repeat ever since. I was so busy falling in love with it in fact that I was too preoccupied to make mention of it yesterday but today I give you three of my favorite tracks. Choosing an absolute

Requested Grey's Tunes

2008-10-02T11:10:00.003-05:00

Several of you have asked for some "missing" Grey's Anatomy tunes so I wanted to make a quick post to put them up. Enjoy!Please note this isn't a free for all or a place to request songs...I'm just putting up what several readers asked for on a whim. Thanks for not inundating me with requests and a big thanks to Mary who offered these up to me while I'm away from my home PC so that I could post

"But I believe in you and now I'll show it..."

2008-10-01T12:04:00.006-05:00

I don’t know what you’re all doing this Friday night but I would strongly encourage you to hit your favorite local theater and check out Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist. I’m thinking it’ll be a case of the movie not living up to the book as David Levithan and Rachel Cohn wrote a fairly awesome novel a few years back but given the soundtrack and the fact that the ever adorably humble and

Anatomy in Song

2008-09-29T11:14:00.004-05:00

It's back, bitches!!!!! Grey's premiered Thursday night and marked it's 5th season with a 2-hour episode that I don't really think I caught completely and that really just didn't grab me like I expected or hoped it would. I wish I had the time to go through each group and give some information on them (especially Other Lives because they're a local group for me) but I have not one but two

"You're scared, scared, scared 'cause I feel like home."

2008-09-25T15:03:00.003-05:00

Surely by now, if you've been reading here at all you know how much I adore Rachael Yamagata. I've mentioned her a few times and been slightly more than glowing in my praise of her talent. I tend to exaggerate...I'm a big personality so it comes with the territory but nothing I've EVER said about Miss Y has been embellished even a tiny bit. She's phenomenal, extraordinary, sensational,

"The bigger the figure the better I like her, the better I like her the better I feed her..."

2008-09-23T12:30:00.004-05:00

I mentioned in my Susie Suh post that I have a ridiculously huge crush on John Cusack and have had for going on 20 years...it's in my DNA I think and it will never, ever change. And not because he's adorable and endearing in the best ways possible either...he and I seem to share a multitude of opinions and musical tastes and a large part of me is convinced that he surely must be my soul mate.

"Saying I love you doesn't mean that we're in love..."

2008-09-17T18:21:00.005-05:00

Y'all know I love me some Marc Broussard and so since I don't have an enormous amount of time today, I thought I'd throw some tracks from his new album, Keep Coming Back, up here and let everyone have a listen. This is his Atlantic debut and comes on the heels of his FANTASTIC cover album S.O.S.: Save Our Soul and definitely still clings to that throwback sound that he's seemed to perfected.He

"And I miss you more than I should; than I thought I could..."

2008-09-15T10:05:00.005-05:00

Wow it's been awhile since I've posted! My apologies...life has a way of making us do what we have to do that keeps us from doing what we want to do sometimes. But...that's neither here nor there because today I'm back and I've been listening to TONS of great music since I've been gone and I'll be trying to share it all as quickly as I possibly can. I'll start with my boy Joshua Radin since

"It's easier to hide and harder to trust. It's easier to hate and harder to love."

2008-08-21T15:36:00.000-05:00

So I'm sort of a fan of movie soundtracks as I've said before and part of the reason for that is that I often find some of the best songs by the greatest artists by way of soundtrack compilations. Something I don't know if I've mentioned before though is that I have a ginormous size crush on John Cusack (who J swears is the reason why I won't marry him) and will watch ANY movie in which he

"I'm leaving on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again."

2008-08-14T17:33:00.002-05:00

But unlike the lyrics, I don't hate to go. I'm actually very, very much looking forward to getting on the plane in the morning and being greeted by open, loving arms when I land. I'm so in need of some clean space in which to breathe and center myself so this trip is extremely welcome.I don't know when I'll be back. I have an open return ticket and while I know deep down that you can't run

"Yes'n I try to ignore all this blood on the floor...it's just this heart on my sleeve that's a bleeding."

2008-08-11T17:39:00.007-05:00

I think it's pretty clear at this point that I'm a big fan of Ray LaMontagne. I mean, he's mentioned in more posts here than probably any other artist and my love for his music knows no end. I think nothing crushed me so much when my hard drive crashed as losing so many amazing versions of his rare tunes. Yeah...can't think about that now. Must. Be. STOKED! What I haven't mentioned yet

08-08-08

2008-08-08T17:01:00.005-05:00

So today is supposed to be some super-dee-duper special lucky day according to Chinese culture, right? They've got the Olympics going on and every thing's just grand and dandy for the oppressive Chinese for the time being. And even though I'm miffed about their treatment of the Tibetan monks, I'd still think it pretty cool to visit there...especially to check out the Olympics. I haven't done

"Well if you hide your questions there's no answer. I finally found the cure for my own cancer."

2008-08-07T16:18:00.006-05:00

I guess this is the week of the re-release posts but so be it. I've been reading buzz about Delta Spirit for awhile now thanks to my love affair with Dr. Dog, NPR and Daytrotter but it wasn't until I went to scope out what was new at Rounder this week and noticed that they were re-releasing their 2007 album Ode to Sunshine that I became intrigued enough to actually dust the CD off and give it a

“Every little thing I do I do for you. With every little thing, I think a thought of you.”

2008-08-06T12:21:00.005-05:00

I’m so super stupid stoked about Meiko re-releasing her debut album to the masses that I just couldn’t wait to share about it. It hit iTunes today and can be found in stores on September 9th. I’ve mentioned her a handful of times and never really devoted a full post to her music and shame on me for that because she’s seriously one of my favorite female artists of the moment and has been for a

"I was born to love you, you were born to resist."

2008-07-31T21:39:00.000-05:00

I've always liked Mason Jennings. And by like him I mean that I enjoyed his company from time to time on a long road trip mix disc or in passing on shuffle. I will admit right here, right now though that I've never LOVED him. I always found him to be fairly vanilla. And there's nothing wrong with vanilla...don't get me wrong...I'm ALL about me some vanilla from time to time but on the whole,

"You’re so sad maybe you should buy a happy meal..."

2008-07-29T23:11:00.001-05:00

I'm sure by now EVERYONE and their dog's nephew has heard Katy Perry's catchy "I Kissed A Girl" and if you haven't then it must be hot where you dwell and that must be keeping you from getting out and about much this Summer. You can't possibly be mingling with the masses if you haven't heard this song. I've personally had a big 'ol fat girl crush on Katy (whose given name is seriously what I

“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.”

2008-07-28T00:58:00.001-05:00

Long time no blog, huh? There are about 4 billion reasons why I made the blog private and none of them are worth writing about today or at any point in the future. Just suffice it to say that I needed a bit of a mental health break if you will. I needed some time to get my head on straight, clean up some clutter and toxicity in my life and determine what things were weighing me down, harming

Upon waking...

2008-07-09T21:09:00.004-05:00

This morning I had Willie Nelson in my head and it's one of his lesser known songs that I haven't heard in I couldn't tell you how long and then I heard another Willie song on my drive to work. And a little bit of Mr. Nelson goes a long, long way toward making a person think. It reminded me how much I love country music as a genre (especially the classic sound) and how often I fail to give it a

"I love you and all I want you to do is just hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me..."

2008-07-08T16:56:00.003-05:00

I love PostSecret and I saw the above secret and just fell in love with whoever sent it in because I can distinctly recall being that age and feeling exactly the same way and I can honestly say that I STILL do. It's been a long, long, long, long day and I'm facing an even longer evening ahead so I thought I'd throw a mixed bag of songs out there that I just kinda dig for the hell of it since I

Upon waking...

2008-07-07T21:33:00.004-05:00

You know how sometimes you can get so close to a person that you can hear their thoughts? Old married couples do this a lot I’ve noticed…they finish each other’s sentences and know exactly what the other wants for dinner without asking. They’re in sync with one another; they’re connected in a way that’s rare and special. Friends do this too I suppose in smaller ways and on different levels and

"I'm gonna steer clear...burn up in your atmosphere."

2008-07-03T17:04:00.006-05:00

If you’re like me and find yourself saving pennies for gas and groceries and don’t really have the proper funds to feed a healthy music addiction then might I suggest just making one purchase this month instead of many. And that one purchase should be John Mayer’s latest DVD/CD release Where the Light Is. Oh don’t shake your head…you knew I was gonna bring up my boy John…especially after I gave

"Honey, take your time 'cause I don't mind..."

2008-07-02T21:04:00.002-05:00

One of the first things I usually tell people about myself is that I'm late. And I don't mean late as in 5 or 10 minutes from time to time either...I mean habitually late and by at least a half an hour or more. It's a chronic illness with me I think. One of my very favorite Storypeople stories is "Clock Crimes" and I have a print of it framed and displayed on a wall in my house because it so

"Don't you go pissing on my fire..."

2008-06-30T20:22:00.001-05:00

I like Kate Walsh. I like her a lot. In fact, I like her so much that I'm really not sure how she didn't rate a top spot in my Songbirds of 2007 list. It was a tough call to begin with but I think she was just narrowly edged out by Meiko in the end. So anyway, I like her a lot and she's been a good friend of mine the past few days as I've been contemplating whether or not to tell someone

“One good thing about music, when it hits- you feel no pain”

2008-06-28T19:23:00.004-05:00

If I had to choose an artist in my eclectic library of music that always seems to raise an eyebrow when people pass the discography, I'd have to say it's probably the one and only Bob Marley. And I'm always so surprised that people are surprised that I not only listen to his music but have more than a few books about him in my collection. Why wouldn't I? Because I'm a 30 year old white woman?

"All this feels strange and untrue and I won't waste a minute without you."

2008-06-26T22:13:00.001-05:00

Isn't that optical illusion so wicked, crazy cool? I wish there was a way to spot the liars of the world just like that...by looking right at their faces. But I digress...So I'm sick, right? I'm sick in that shitty, awful body achey, cold chills, sweaty, shaky, sore throat, head throbbing weak ass way that I NEVER get. I'm sick in the way that has me in and out of it wondering if what I hear is

"Your mistakes do not define you now, they tell you who you're not."

2008-06-24T20:33:00.001-05:00

I've taken lots of shit over the years for my love of 3 Doors Down and ya know what, I don't even care. I LOVE me some homogenized rock!! Pop music is what it is because it's POPULAR and all my hip indie friends can kiss my ass because I know that secretly they love it all too. I got a copy of their latest effort, their fourth release, a self-titled album in April and am just now getting

Scent of a Woman

2008-06-23T20:57:00.003-05:00

No, I’m not talking about the Pacino movie from the early 90’s. I’m talking about the scent of a woman and the way men seem to pick up on it. They can smell and sense a multitude of emotions emitted from a woman, can’t they? They can smell fear, despair, vulnerability, strength, independence, pride…but most of all, they seem to never smell a woman so perfectly as when she is in love. When her

"Sometimes the poorest man leaves his children the richest inheritance."

2008-06-15T18:02:00.003-05:00

Last year I made a post for Father's Day and got a ton of emails from people thanking me for the songs I shared but this year instead of compiling a list of tunes, I opted to take one song and make a video to honor my little brother on this, his first Father's Day. When I told my sister-in-law my plan, she of course stole it and made it her own and I let her. Those of you who read frequently

"Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured."

2008-06-13T21:28:00.002-05:00

So today wasn't a good day for me and it really had very little to do with me actually having a bad day. See, I'm one of those people that just hates to see someone I love be upset, confused, hurt, angry, sad or just any mood in general that is contrary to complete bliss and so when my very favorite person had a bitch of a bastard day today, it started to make me have a bad day too. I found

“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”

2008-06-11T22:07:00.003-05:00

You know how some things just seem to go together perfectly? Peanut butter and jelly for example. Pancakes and syrup. locks and keys, needles and thread, hammers and nails, cookies and milk, bacon and eggs, movies and popcorn. Yeah…like those things. Things that are pretty decent and serve a purpose on their own but when combined achieve this magical quality that just makes them so much more

"If I could save you boy, I’d do it a thousand times over."

2008-06-09T20:01:00.004-05:00

I suppose it goes without saying that I love a lot of songs. I suppose it also goes without saying that I love a lot of different voices that sing those songs. But what I feel compelled to say each and every time I listen to Rachael Yamagata is how far above all the other singers she is perched on the pedestal in my mind. I have the most serious of all girl crushes on her and have had

Anatomy in Song...Part II

2008-06-06T12:12:00.002-05:00

LINK UPDATED 06-09-08I said I'd post the Coldplay song as soon as I got it so here it is...Coldplay - Death & All His Friends

"But you are what you love and not what loves you back..."

2008-06-05T17:48:00.000-05:00

Long before the lent a hand to Jenny Lewis to make her solo debut a smashing success, The Watson Twins were making sweet music together since their days as youngsters in Kentucky. They've just finished up their first full length album titled Fire Songs that's scheduled for release on Vanguard Records on June 24th.I've been listening to it for a few weeks now and I'm really, really, really loving

Anatomy in Song

2008-05-24T21:47:00.005-05:00

ALL LINKS HAVE BEEN UPDATED5-25-08Sorry it's taken me a few days but this week has been a difficult one on multiple levels and I've been pulled in so many directions that I haven't been able to breathe.So I don't know how everyone else feels about the two part season finale but I LOVED it! I love how everyone seemed to get their shit together in the end...George manned up and asked to take the

Anatomy in Song

2008-05-16T16:18:00.003-05:00

Why in the hell they don't have a photo still of Callie and Hahn with Sloane in the elevator is beyond me but I can't seem to find one and since that was THE moment of the night, I refuse to post any other photo. I just have time for the songs today so enjoy.Also, as an aside, these links always seem to go so fast and I try to stay on top of renewing them but I'll be out of pocket most of the

“Now I'm in over my head, I’m in over my head over you.”

2008-05-14T17:15:00.004-05:00

Even though I lost more music and photos than I care to divulge publicly for fear I may yet again spring an eye leak, one album that I’ve been really loving lately and that totally speaks to my “right song, right time” theory of life is the latest from the phenomenal Gemma Hayes, Hollow of Morning. This often-overlooked Irish songbird has one of my favorite voices and she seems to compliment

Anatomy in Song

2008-05-12T10:43:00.007-05:00

So last Friday I shared with you all about my crappy hard drive issue and posted the songs from the past two weeks episodes that I did manage to have left over and over the weekend I got tons of emails that the links had already reached their download capacity so I figured I'd better get on the ball and gather the rest of the songs and make something of a proper post for them. So...here ya go:

"It's our God-forsaken right to be loved love loved love loved

2008-05-09T20:58:00.003-05:00

UPDATED LINKS ONCE MORE FOR THE CHEAP SEATS 05-13-08Awwwww...my boy Mraz is back this month with his latest release We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things. I've been waiting patiently for a new album since the over-produced Mr. A-Z left me longing for the days of live recordings only and it's finally scheduled to drop on May 20th. I've been listening to it the better part of the day and a comment

Anatomy in Song

2008-05-09T19:12:00.000-05:00

For those who've been commenting and emailing me regarding last week's Grey's Anatomy music post, my apologies. I had the horrible fate of losing my hard drive and so it's been difficult to recover from all the files...both music and photos...that I lost. And, for the first time in a long time there were a few songs that I knew I didn't have regardless. But...I'd rather post SOMETHING for you

"Sometimes, when one person is missing, the whole world seems depopulated."

2008-05-08T12:15:00.006-05:00

You know how sometimes you wake up and before your feet even hit the floor you have this sense of impending doom about the day? You dread taking those first steps to the shower because you just know that no matter how hard you scrub with the scrumptious sweet pea suds and pretty pink loofah the hint of stagnant melancholy will linger about you for the next 24 hours. You know the kind of day I’m

Anatomy in Song

2008-04-25T07:00:00.000-05:00

It's BAAAAAAAACK! After the unfortunate hiatus thanks to the strike, Grey's was back last night with a new episode, "Where The Wild Things Are" that wasn't all that entertaining if you ask me. I was really disappointed in the big return but that's the way it goes sometimes. Perhaps I built it up too much in my mind...who knows. I was happy to see Cheech Marin on television again. I just love

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children."

2008-04-22T20:24:00.005-05:00

Happy Earth Day inhabitants of the planet! Today is a great time to focus on the big and small ways we can all do our part at home, work, school and in our communities on a daily basis to nurture our planet and conserve our natural resources. Having been born and raised in Oklahoma, Native American culture has always been a big part of my life and a cornerstone of their tribal cultures hinges

"Ordinary no, really don't think so..."

2008-04-16T10:41:00.002-05:00

"Not a love this true. Common destiny, we were meant to be...me and you"My parents are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary today (look at how cute and thin they were in 1983!!) and in honor of this wonderful milestone in all our lives, I thought I'd share the announcement I had put in our local paper and a listing of the songs I chose from to make their anniversary CD and video (I didn't

24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence?

2008-04-07T20:13:00.002-05:00

My friend Jenn (who is the beer connoisseur of all beer connoisseurs) comes over to my desk this afternoon giddy as all hell and informs me that today marks the 75th anniversary of the end of prohibition. Now keep in mind that she’s so super stoked about telling me this that I swear she almost danced a little jig while insisting that I absolutely HAD to make a post to celebrate since we had a

"He came from somewhere back in her long ago..."

2008-04-01T11:22:00.005-05:00

Ahhh, April Fool's Day is here again and all around the world people are pulling pranks on their family, friends and co-workers. I've been part of pulling off a prank today and I've been the victim of a rather ingenious prank. So, my April Fool karma is about even I suppose.I seem to get the most feedback from the themed posts so I thought I might as well throw a few songs into a post and serve

"The age of a woman doesn't mean a thing."

2008-03-30T00:56:00.001-05:00

"The greatest tunes are played on the oldest fiddles." ~Ralph Waldo EmersonOh that Emerson...he gets me every single time. Now that I officially turned thirty as of yesterday, I'm beginning to see just how true those words are. I've been itching to get out of my 20's for at least 4 years now and 30 was a welcome anniversary of my birth for sure. There's just something so tumultuous about your

"After my picture fades and darkness has turned to gray..."

2008-03-27T16:38:00.003-05:00

Time for a little history lesson, children. On this day in 1984, Cyndi Lauper released the second single from her solo debut She's So Unusual the classic tearjerker "Time After Time" and the world was smitten with the eccentric "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" singer. I adore this song... Cyndi Lauper - "Time After Time" Also on this day: In 1981, AC/DC released Dirty Deeds Done Dirt

God Save the Queen(s)!

2008-03-25T09:10:00.002-05:00

Two legendary queens are celebrating their birthdays today and I just can't NOT honor them. The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin and the Queen of Crazy Costumes & Bad Hairpieces, Elton John were born on this day in 1942 and 1947 respectively and collectively they have left an indelible mark on music history in a way that few others before or since have been able to. So in honor of their many

"Come lay here beside me and I'll fear no death."

2008-03-21T16:13:00.004-05:00

I'm not particularly religious but I am deeply spiritual. In other words, I have enough faith that I won’t be damned for eternity for not getting up and hitting the pew every Sunday morning. These songs really have nothing to do with this particular holiday but what other day could I possibly post them on? Have a great weekend…no matter your religious

Spring has SPRUNG!

2008-03-20T06:56:00.003-05:00

Spring has sprung in Oklahoma and I for one couldn’t be more thrilled. The storms that roll through here this time of year are among the most brutal and beautiful you’ll ever find anywhere. They’re awe inspiring and it’s my favorite time to be an Okie. Spring is hands down my absolute FAVORITE season of all and this morning as I look out the window at what’s left of the rain and the green buds

"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."

2008-02-20T15:02:00.001-06:00

Over the past several months I've seen this video twice...once on Good Morning America and then again on Oprah. Randy Pausch is an extraordinary individual who is facing an inevitable and ordinary challenge that all of us will one day have to face. The only difference between Randy and so many of us is the way in which he's choosing to accept his fate and how he's sharing the lessons

"D-I-V-O-R-C-E"

2008-02-19T16:33:00.003-06:00

This news story made me sad, sad, sad today. I love feisty, spunky, punky Pink and her love affair with Carey Hart has always been interesting to me for some reason. I love that they’re both eccentric, driven individuals and I love that she proposed to him and now I hate to hear that they’re parting ways. Good love gone wrong always makes my heart hurt. Maybe love will prevail and they’ll get

Songbirds of 2007

2008-02-18T08:36:00.002-06:00

I’m still getting emails about my end of year lists and while I had them all finished obviously, if you’re a reader here then you understand why there’s been such a delay. But, I suppose I might as well finish them all up even if it is already February. I'll continue with them as I have time and so, on to the next group.Not since the 90’s explosion of empowered Lilith Fair type female singer

"You wonder if this heart of mine will lose its desire for you..."

2008-02-14T10:30:00.007-06:00

I'm not big on the whole Valentine's Day lovefest that so many people enjoy. Don't get me wrong, I'm big on LOVE it's just that whether I'm coupled or single, the holiday itself always seems a bit too cliched to tell you the truth. It just makes no sense to me. Why spend just one day a year doing what we should all be doing

"Take your face out of your hands and clear your eyes..."

2008-02-05T10:30:00.000-06:00

It's no secret I'm an Obama fan...I've posted about him before and there are more than a few links on this blog to his site as well as other Democratic organizations. My political affiliation has never been in question and I'm proud to be a red state Democrat. I'm especially proud to be a Democrat in 2008 when we have been afforded an embarrassment of riches in the form of some amazing

"You got no fear of the underdog that's why you will not survive!"

2008-02-04T08:47:00.001-06:00

In what was probably the greatest Super Bowl game I've ever seen, underdog Eli Manning and his New York Giants defeated the lossless playboy Tom Brady and his New England Patriots last night in a stunning nail biting finish in the 4th quarter. I was the only one rooting for NY in a house full of people convinced that the Patriots would again reign supreme so I completely had the feeling of being

Snow is like sex...

2008-01-31T15:07:00.001-06:00

...you never know how many inches you're gonna get or how long it'll last.The snow started this morning and is still falling at this hour and man is it gross out there! Typically, I enjoy the snow but what I don't enjoy is driving in it. And not even so much because I'm scared to drive on it but because I'm scared of all the idiots driving who AREN'T scared to drive on it. I swear it's like

"There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval."

2008-01-23T18:28:00.000-06:00

Molly Addison8 lbs. 4 oz.21.5"In the midst of our great sorrow, my family is also experiencing profound joy today. God gives and takes away in equal measure sometimes I suppose. My brother and sister-in-law welcomed the birth of their first child this morning and we could not be more grateful for the blessing of new life during this difficult time. The awful cell phone photo to the left

"Smile though your heart is breaking..."

2008-01-21T21:31:00.001-06:00

For those who've been emailing wondering where I've been and what's taking me so long to finish up my year end lists, it is with a heavy heart that I explain that my family suffered a great loss last week and all of my time and attention has been focused on keeping busy so I don't have to think about the gaping hole we've no way to fill. In November I made a post and mentioned my Grandpa and

Lay Your Hands On Me

2008-01-12T12:55:00.000-06:00

No time for a proper post but here are the songs from Thursday's episode of Grey's Anatomy.Enjoy!Caedmon's Call - Ten Thousand AngelsJoe Henry - God Only KnowsKatie Herzig - Sweeter Than ThisLifehouse - BrokenPatty Griffin - Up to the MountainAnd a .zip file for convenience...Lay Your Hands On Me - Grey's Anatomy - Season 4, Episode 11

The Gentlemen of 2007

2008-01-07T08:59:00.000-06:00

I’ve always held a special place in my heart for boys that make noise. There’s something alluring and endearing about a man who can share himself in song. Here are tracks from the seventeen (plus one) troubadours that got me twitterpated in 2007…Fionn Regan - "Be Good or Be Gone"Landon Pigg - "Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop"Joshua James - "You're the Cocaine"Eric Hutchinson - "Ok, It's

27 from 2007...and one to grow on!

2008-01-04T12:20:00.003-06:00

2007 was like a time warp, I swear. Tons of new, young bands paid homage to those who came before by making oodles of throwback tracks from all eras and genres of music and as if that weren’t enough to take us back, bands that haven’t been seen or heard from in years regrouped as their fans rejoiced. Yes, it might well be remembered as the year of the reunion after seeing a return to the road

"Must I always be waiting, waiting on you?"

2007-12-28T10:44:00.000-06:00

With the craziness of the ice storm and then the holidays I haven't been able to check in much here but each time I do I find lots of emails asking about an end of the year list. And instead of emailing everyone back individually, I thought I'd just post and tell you it's coming. I'm actually finished with it but it's the posting/uploading of it that takes so long. I've also taken on my

"Through the years, we all will be together if the fates allow."

2007-12-24T20:58:00.003-06:00

I hate to say it but Christmas this year pretty much sucks. We're still in the process of thawing out after the catastrophic ice storm that left us in the dark for a week. We're trying to repair the damages to our home, box up what's left of the holiday decorations that weren't destroyed, haul off branches, limbs and even whole trees that are now gone from our landscape and find a way to

"The leader of the band is tired and his eyes are growing old ..."

2007-12-17T15:38:00.001-06:00

Lord knows I've taken a lot of crap from my elitist friends over the years for my unabashed love of Dan Fogelberg (I can blame my mother for it...him and John Denver) and his music. And now that the power has been restored and we're all nice and toasty warm I was all ready with my weather related post about ice, snow, rain and cold (and may put it up at a later date since I went to all the

Crash Into Me - Part II

2007-12-07T11:08:00.001-06:00

I hate that Seth Green died. A lot. I also hate that this is the last round of new episodes (and songs) for an indefinite period of time. There were only three songs last night but they were solid. I've had several emails requesting previous seasons of Grey's tunes so during this hiatus I may look at doing that but as it stands now, this will be the last Grey's post for awhile.Santogold - "

Grammy Noms

2007-12-06T20:03:00.000-06:00

There aren't many award shows that I get excited about as I tend to feel that the greatest music being made today is so often overlooked in favor of over produced pop tunes that anyone with the right equipment and marketing can create. However, the Grammy's are pretty much the gold standard in American music so I'm generally faithful to them each year. I don't always agree with the nominations

2007-12-01T10:58:00.000-06:00

Today marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. The first international health day of its kind is a united global effort to bring attention to the worldwide challenges and consequences of the AIDS epidemic in the hopes that by shining the light on the disease we can collectively prevent the spread of HIV and improve the lives of those individuals who are already living with the virus.So

"It's better to say too much then never say what you need to say again."

2007-11-29T19:36:00.000-06:00

I cannot tell a lie; this is not my favorite Mayer tune. Having said that though, I gotta say that the sentiment behind it just knocks me out. I'm long on two things...legs and words. Ironically my Grandfather happens to be a man of very few of the latter. He's been very sick for a very long time and as we near the twilight of his time here with us in the physical world I've been helping him

Crash Into Me - Part I

2007-11-26T17:13:00.000-06:00

No time for pleasantries other than to say I hope you all had as wonderful a Thanksgiving holiday as our family did. There's nothing quite like family, friends and food to make the whole world seem right. My apologies for it taking so long to get these songs posted but we've just sent the last bit of family home and I've been helping tend to a new addition that arrived on Tuesday just in time

"I wanna scream so loud for you, 'Cuz I'm so proud of you."

2007-11-20T14:52:00.000-06:00

In Loving MemoryofDr. Donda WestKanye West - "Hey Mama"Kanye West - "Stronger"

Forever Young

2007-11-16T16:48:00.001-06:00

You didn't think I'd forgotten about the Grey's tunes did ya?! The songs from last night's episode were a lot better than the episode itself so I'll just let them do the talking. I did like hearing someone call Bailey "Mandy" though...that was cute. Ben Lee - "What Would Jay-Z Do?"Ben Lee is such a quirky cat. I dig that about him. A lot. His new album Ripe hasn't grown on me the way Awake

O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A...Oklahoma, OK!

2007-11-16T09:07:00.000-06:00

If you’ve been reading and not just stopping by to download and scram then by now you know that I’m a proud Okie. No, not from Muskogee but an Okie nonetheless. Today along with my Grandma and my dear friend Renea my state is celebrating a birthday. 100 years ago today Oklahoma became an official state and the wild wind’s been sweeping across the plains and hills of our fair land ever

"Physical Attraction...Chemical Reaction"

2007-11-12T09:24:00.000-06:00

I suppose it was bound to happen that I would come up empty handed on the Grey's song front at some point but I'm sincerely bummed that it did. Last week the song "Pouring on the Gasoline" by Calahan played and I've no idea where to get my hands on it. It's a first and hopefully and only. So...if you happen to have a copy of the song and want to hook up all the Grey's fans, let me know. In

"I always seem to end up back in pieces on your floor."

2007-11-07T09:17:00.001-06:00

I have a deep and abiding love for Will Hoge. My love affair started in the late 90's when Will fronted a band called Spoonful and released an album called Tales Begin to Spin that I still don't know how I came to own and that I cannot for the life of me find at the moment. After just one listen I was infatuated with the sound of his voice and I’ve been following his solo career ever since. His

Kung Fu Fighting

2007-11-05T09:36:00.000-06:00

I was inundated with emails over the weekend from dozens of people who were looking for the music from Thursday night's Grey's Anatomy. Sorry for having a life, folks. Please keep in mind that this is just a hobby. Anywho...the music was good, the episode was just so-so for me. How many fans of The Office enjoyed seeing Roy survive his parachute fall? I always liked the shit out of Roy

Eat, drink and be scary!

2007-10-31T10:18:00.000-05:00

Most people say that Christmas or Thanksgiving are their favorite holidays. Not me…no sir. Halloween is far and away my favorite holiday of the year. Christmas has been so commercially bastardized that it’s lost it’s meaning and Thanksgiving is truly just the celebration of the white man encroaching on the Native American people and raping their land and culture and I think people should be

"Bittersweet memories...that's all I have and all I'm taking with me."

2007-10-29T08:49:00.000-05:00

The original rhinestone cowboy and undisputed king of the Grand Ole Opry, Mr. Porter Wagoner, passed from this life yesterday at the age of 80 after losing his battle with lung cancer.Born to a farming family in southwestern Missouri, Wagoner was driven by his love of bluegrass music and formed his first band, The Blue Ridge Boys, while he worked in a butcher shop in the late 40's. After being

Haunt You Everyday

2007-10-26T19:07:00.000-05:00

I find myself yet again at the end of a very hectic week that hasn't allowed me the time to post the way I would like or the way people request. I hear ya, folks...I hear ya. And, if this weren't just a hobby, I might even apologize. Anywho...there were some fantastic songs that played last night from some of my very, very favorite artists so please check them out and enjoy them in the manner in

"There is no remedy for love but to love more."

2007-10-22T11:25:00.000-05:00

Call me lazy if you like but the truth is I'm just too exhausted to compose anything really worthwhile today. I had a fantastic long weekend that ended far too soon and so since I still have that on the brain and can think of absolutely nothing else, here is my cop out post for the day.Get off the internet and go love somebody today.Sara Bareilles - "Love Song"Tesla - "Love Song"The Cure - "

The Heart of the Matter

2007-10-19T10:00:00.000-05:00

"Don't you dare come to me for forgiveness you traitorous bitch."I hope Sara Ramirez gets an Emmy nod for her portrayal of the jilted wife this season because she is SUPERB. I wanted to post a still from that particular scene but couldn't find one and since to me that's THE defining moment in last night's episode I just decided not to post a photo at all this time.On to the tunes...Kim Richey -

"Give a little bit...give a little bit of your love to me."

2007-10-17T13:29:00.000-05:00

I went on and on about Garth Brooks last week so why am I posting about him again? To prove that everything I said was true. Garth's latest effort, Ultimate Hits, is scheduled to drop November 6th and I think everyone should own a copy. BUT, I think you should get the "Pink Edition" via Susan G. Komen for the Cure and let me tell you why...October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and

Who sings that?!?!

2007-10-15T10:10:00.000-05:00

Given the fact that music is my passion, I serve as the musical database for many of my friends and family as I'm sure many other music aficionados do. When they hear a song in a movie trailer, television commercial or over a department store PA that they like, I'm always the first to get the call. I either have to strain to hear the tune over the phone or I'm subjected to their butchering of

Let The Truth Sting

2007-10-12T09:15:00.000-05:00

Awww! "Really Old Guy" Charlie snapped out of his coma just in time to give newcomers a synopsis of who was screwing who, who was in denial and who needed to move on before he himself moved on to the next life. I kinda liked the old codger myself...I was sad to see him die. I think he had a lot more wisdom to share. The actor who played him had a voice that was so familiar it about made me

More Than A Memory

2007-10-10T09:06:00.002-05:00

As a hometown boy, Garth Brooks has never really been a memory to those of us who are fortunate enough to live and work near him. He’s an extremely generous man who loves his home and who’s always willing to open his wallet or lend his voice for a good cause. To know him is to know that he’s just like the rest of us Okies; he just has a bigger house and more land. He and Trisha can be found

"Another silly love song could make me sick."

2007-10-08T08:43:00.000-05:00

With a graceful simplicity reminiscent of Nick Drake and a voice that’s eerily similar to that of recent tour mate Brett Dennen, Joshua James makes a lasting impression on those of us with a soft spot for the male singer songwriter with The Sun is Always Brighter. The 24 year old Cornhusker puts his heart and soul into crafting a dozen songs of love, grief (funny how the two so often go hand in

Love/Addiction

2007-10-05T08:51:00.000-05:00

Last night's Grey's Anatomy found Cristina hiding from Mama Burke as Meredith tried in vain to dodge getting to know her sister. Derek struggled with knowing when to walk away from a less than fulfilling relationship, Alex got knocked the fuck out and Izzie & George dealt with whether or not to tell Callie about their infidelity as she tried her best to cope with her new duties as Chief. The

"If there's a flood then there's gonna be mudslides...we all have to pay for our sin."

2007-10-03T09:32:00.000-05:00

I watched Knocked Up again last night and it's still just as hysterical as the first time I saw it in the theater. It's no big secret that I adore Katherine Heigl. In fact, I think she walks on water. She's gorgeous, hilarious, glorious and above all REAL. She's the kind of girl you wish you could be friends with just so you can hang out and be dorks together. And...because I have life