The Storm

Hope everyone else who is in the path of Hurricane Sandy is OK today.

I may have posted this already, but I thought I'd share a track from one of my Desert Island Discs, Big Country's The Crossing, from 1983. It's called "The Storm":

If you're curious, the device that lead singer/guitarist Stuart Adamson uses at the beginning to get that haunting sound from his guitar is called an EBow. He also uses it on "Porrohman," the closing song on The Crossing:

Be safe, everyone!

Conversations with C: "Our New Crib"

I have *so* much I want to write about... but duty dictates that I instead offer you the latest in what is turning into the long-running series "Conversations with C," featuring the current ruminations of my 19-year-old nephew C. So pop the popcorn, call the kids over, and gather 'round the ol' computer screen. :c) 

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The Mane Event: The Sequel (a/k/a New 'Do II)

Hey all! Another interesting week is in the record books.

I do wish I had more time to write; life is moving so fast these days. Once I'm in my own bachelorette pad again, I should have more time. In the meantime, rest assured that I am taking car to assemble the essentials needed for the modern girl needs. (You know: shag carpet, Playgirl swizzle sticks, and so on and so forth.)

Anyway, I thought I'd write a bit about my second trip to the salon. Turned out to be another very positive experience, I'm happy to report.

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This Must Be The Place: The Verdict

As promised, here is the follow-up on my prospective new bachelorette pad.

Drumroll, please:

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This Must Be The Place (I Hope)

Greetings and salutations, one and all. :c)

At long last, I think I have some good news to share.

Ready? :c)

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Catching Up

Well, hello there. 

Where have you all been?

Just kidding. :c)

Sorry; I know it's been a while, relatively speaking, since I last posted. I've been very busy the past two weeks, and this is literally the first time I've had a chance to sit down and write in that entire time. Lots to discuss - so let's get to it!!!

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