Alas, I am slain…
Obviously, I don’t condone the ninja’s actions.
Sundry Things
Recent Jams: Jesca Hoop
I discovered Jesca Hoop last year when she opened for a Chris Thile’s band Punch Brothers. (Thile is amazing live. I’ve seen him a couple of times before with Nickel Creek, and his skill and showmanship never disappoint.) Hoop came out with her guitar and proceeded to knock my socks off, playing a set of absolutely mesmerizing, … [Read more…]
Recent Jams: The Civil Wars’s “The One That Got Away”
Don’t mind me. I’m just having a joy-induced fit over here after listening to The Civil Wars‘s new song, “The One That Got Away.” I’ve got a thing for the duo’s folksy harmonizing, and I love this particular song’s hard edge. Can’t wait for the new self-titled album, out August 6th. Listen here or go to … [Read more…]
Recent Jams: Bombino and Patty Griffin
I’ve been doing a lot of reading, scanning book chapters, and taking notes, trying my damnedest to start writing this next dissertation chapter. When working, I usually listen to classical music or something mellow and rootsy, the kind of music that helps thoughts coalesce. NPR recently posted a list of its “25 Favorite Albums of the … [Read more…]
Beyond Nerdy: Luxury Lane Soap
You know when you find out about something from a friend and you’re all like, “This looks cool. I’ll try it out.” And you do. And then you’re all like, “Holy shit, I’m never going to use anything else ever again!” So yeah, that’s what happened to me when I started using Luxury Lane Soap … [Read more…]
Recent Jams: Songs from The Great Gatsby Soundtrack
I have been listening to these two songs on repeat for pretty much the past week. I am obsessed. They both appear on the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of The Great Gatsby. (No surprise that he compiled a fantastic one). The whole album is great, but I can’t get these two songs out of my … [Read more…]
Lamp-In-A-Box Wonderfulness
We are at the beach with my family this week, but I am thoroughly grumpy today, all thanks to a sprained ankle, which I’m calling the Great Hilton Head Ankle Sprain Disaster (or G.H.H.A.S.D). I swear, that curb came outta nowhere. So, to make myself feel better, I’ve been looking at these kick-ass lamps by … [Read more…]