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Tuesday's Song

On this day in 1984, Breakfast at Tiffany's author Truman Capote was found dead. He was 59.

"Breakfast at Tiffany's" by Deep Blue Something

Music Review: Mary Chapin Carpenter, "Shooting Straight in the Dark"

As those who read this blog regularly know, I am a rabid fan of Mary Chapin Carpenter. She writes songs, much like Aimee Mann, that I identify with. You know, the type of songs that make me think they were written specifically with me in mind, however ridiculous that notion. For some people it's The Beatles or Dave Matthews, for me it's Aimee and Mary. The Mary Chapin Carpenter CD that got me hooked was 1992's Come On Come On. I had heard of her before that, but not being a country fan and those

Gabe Askew & Grizzly Bear

A while back I posted a video that took Grizzly Bear's lovely song "Two Weeks" and combine it with scenes from the classic French film "The Red Balloon."
Here's one better: animator Gabe Askew has made a gay romance set to the piece. Just fantastic.

Two Weeks - Grizzly Bear from Gabe Askew on Vimeo.

Hot Shot: Thigh's the Limit

Look at that other player trying to sneak a feel! How rude.

Monday's Song

On this day in 79 AD, Mount Vesuvius buried Pompeii.

"This Was Pompeii" by Dar Williams (Doctor Who fans will recognize the video)

"Rather be caught up in a tree than tied to it..."

Just thought this was an interesting image. It's been hanging out on my computer for a while without any real purpose. Thought I'd share.

Hot Shot: Cuddle-worthy

He's like a puppy!

Sunday's Song

On this day in 1924, Mars made its closest approach to Earth since the 10th century.

"Close to You" by The Carpenters

Hot Shot: A Day Out Riding

Saddle up!

Saturday's Song

On this day in 1902, Theodore Roosevelt was the first United States president to ride publicly in an automobile.

"God Made the Automobile" by Iron & Wine