9:30 a.m. I woke at 8:30 from dreams where I had to wear a giant, fuzzy, pink unicorn dress for Sister #3’s wedding and I forgot to shower. From there I snuggled into the couch…
Date Archives 2013
My 2013 Christmas Wish for You, Darling Ones
When I was in college, I was the editor-in-chief of our twice-weekly student newspaper, The Spectator at the time it was the biggest deal of my life. Being editor meant you were in charge of…
The Disarming Charm of ‘Rockin’ Here Tonight,’ Another 2013 Favorite
I’ve been thinking a lot about the songwriting of Slim Dunlap vs the songwriting of Paul Westerberg over the past month since the release of Rockin’ Here Tonight, the compilation to benefit the replacement Replacement….
More Addiction Memoir Than Music Memoir
My rosy feelings for Belinda Carlisle’s memoir Lips Unsealed come from equal parts twenty-five-year-old nostalgia and love for Christa’s review of the book. Her review is one of my favorite pieces ever published on MN…
My 2nd Favorite Album of 2013 Probably Didn’t Come Out in 2013
I decided right now that I’m going to write about my favorite albums and/or songs of 2013. I already started last week with Jason Isbell’s “Southeastern”, which is, I repeat, the best album to be…
It’s Sunday & I’m Boring: Maya Angelou & Cartoon Bear Underwear
10:07 a.m. Well, it has come to this. I have developed a QuizUp addiction that is threatening to take over my life. Frankly, I’m a little surprised that I’m taking the time to type at…