One of the down sides of a year without a computer is that I went a year without making any mix CDs. I don’t know why that’s such a satisfying experience. But when I listen to a mix I’ve just completed and realize that the songs really do work together, I feel like I’ve accomplished [...]
Entries from June 2008
June 13, 2008
Say what you will about City Stages
Music fans and downtown workers have already tasted what’s in store this weekend. Festival gates and fences have been erected throughout the week in preparation for Birmingham’s annual music festival, and there was an unplugged concert in Linn Park during today’s lunch. We’re right at two hours till the festival officially kicks off, and you [...]
June 13, 2008
On wine
Last night I attended a wine tasting. It wasn’t my first, and I doubt it will be my last. But as is so often the case, I found that I didn’t especially like any of the seven wines I sampled.
Friends tell me I just have to keep trying until I find what I like. And [...]
June 7, 2008
I do believe…
I believe in God the father almighty, maker of heaven and earth…
I believe in the pleasure of my own company.
I believe in lying in the grass at least once a week.
I believe in eating your fruits and vegetables.
I believe in the sanctity of marriage.
I believe in the loyalty of a good friend.
I believe in the [...]
June 2, 2008
What would you do if I sang out of tune?
A Re rose to BTM’s challenge and composed an essay, lobbying for my continued friendship. Now, since we’ve been friends for nearly nine years and we still talk almost daily, I think she’s got a pretty solid case without submitting a composition. (I wouldn’t mind those monthly payments, though.)
Even so, her essay made me laugh [...]
