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Hello? Casey Kasem?
I'm taking a few minutes out of my madly procrastinated finals-and-papers weeks* to send out a couple of long distance dedications. I've been listening to my ipod while I work and can't help stopping to listen to these two songs when they come up, like my 12-year-old self stopping and rewinding and relistening to "Endless Love" over and over again. That I recorded from the radio, probably a Casey Kasem long distance dedication itself.
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I've been a bit obsessed with Adele lately. Anyone else? I love her bluesy, smoky voice--very Ella and Etta-ish. Her cover of "Feel My Love" is dedicated to (of course) G. Not technically a "long distance dedication" but I've been in a fog of obligations/stresses/mild-grade depression for the last...oh...let's be honest...two months and he's been amazing. Rather neglected and yet amazing.
Unfortunately, he won't get this because he hardly ever reads my blog. But there's no reason why you can't benefit! If you are looking for a new favorite love song, this might be it. (I choose to interpret it as very loving rather than slightly stalkerish.)
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I'm putting together a slide show for a program with the young women I work with at church. I've tried lots of different music for the background and finally decided on this one by India Arie--it always makes me feel better. So it's dedicated to my daughters and those young women (who don't read my blog) but also to my friends who are trying hard things. Playing big. Who struggle sometimes. Yeah, you. I hope you feel better, get through this, find some light, and know how amazing you are.
Tell me this doesn't do something wonderful for your heart:
to shake your money maker
Shake your head instead
And tell them you're a leader...
*Dear Tufts President, Having finals in December, right before Christmas, is not very friendly to the moms who are students. Should I get and decorate a tree or should I research parent cognitions? Should I order/get presents for the children or should I prepare for my stats final? Should I study child development or see to my own children's Christmas memories? See the conflict?
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Reader Comments (9)
you know, i have proposed to several people via their blogs. i think it's your turn now:
will you marry me?
music is my language. i am a mediocre pianist, and a horrific singer. but i understand music, and it works for me on so many levels. you struck two chords with me today -ha ha, cheap pun- and i can't wait to go download both songs.
i love staying home sick and playing on the computer all day. i really do.
I wish I was there to either cheer you out of your melancholy or wallow in it with you. I'm sorry you've been in a funk. These songs are AWESOME. I am heading to download them both now.
since you're on the melancholy sappy kick, check out "push" by sarah mclachlan. you'll be weeping with appreciation for g-dub.
i think i'll whip you up a cd or two to cater to this moment.
Gorgeous music. I'm waxing melancholy this week too. Sunshine deprivation and all that.
But, hey! You're going to Italy soon, right?!
I love BOTH of those songs!
What a great one to put in a slideshow for the girls...
love those. Soooo, you saw my swimsuit shots in the magazine huh? Yes, It's been fun seeing our faces EVERYWHERE.
We're having a Peter Breinholt revival here so I'll dedicate "Hold my Hand" to my out of town hubby.
I love Adele. She reminds me of another fav, Corinne Bailey Rae. The Chasing Pavement video has such an eerie yet ballet like quality.
I think the first time I heard the second song was on Oprah. Love it.
How do you do it all Annie? Really. I am stressing over having to do one 12 hour shift per week starting in January. Ahhh, how will I balance that with my kids. You are amazing.
I'm there with you Annie...
L,
Jen