Musing

There was a column in today's Star about a contest/program in Indianapolis called "One Book, One City, Indy's Choice." People from around the city vote at the Marion County library branches for the one book they think that the entire city should read, then a panel comprised of librarians and officials from the mayor's office narrow it down to 25 (this year, ~2,000 people suggested ~800 books). Why don't we see more of these books from the lists that Mrs. Wilkeson gave us? (note: I also can't help but point out that the greatest book ever is down there) "All Quiet on the Western Front," Erich Maria Remarque. "The Autobiography of Malcolm X," Malcolm X with Alex Haley. "The Bluest Eye," Toni Morrison. "Caramelo," Sandra Cisneros. "The Chosen," Chaim Potok. "A Confederacy of Dunces," John Kennedy Toole. "Fahrenheit 451," Ray Bradbury. "Follow the River," James Alexan...

Quote of the Week: "Every man who is ignorant of the Gospel of Christ and of his Church, but seeks the truth and does the will of God in accordance with his understanding of it , can be saved." (emphasis mine)

Every year, I pick a favorite new release that I hear either debuting on the radio or on a newly released CD for my "Song of the Year." I've got seven songs in mind right now - more may follow. I'm curious as to what everyone else thinks of these seven (if you've even heard em all...prolly not, lol). With so many I need to narrow it down a bit... Here is Gone ~ Goo Goo Dolls Up All Night ~ Counting Crows Miami ~ Counting Crows Politik ~ Coldplay For You ~ Staind Stop Cryin' Your Heart Out ~ Oasis Where Did It All Go Wrong? ~ Oasis If there's something that you think deserves to be on the list then by all means add it. But you'd better be able to knock one off the list in its place. :-P

As I was browsing around letssingit.com yesterday, I noticed that they had a CD listed in there by the Counting Crows that I have NEVER heard of nor seen. If anyone ever comes across any information about this CD, "She Likes the Weather," PLEASE let me know. I'm finding that site much quicker than getlyrics.com, so if any of you guys like to go there, search for a good artist, and download all of the songs that are listed under that artist, I think sing-it is a little quick. And less pop up banners (or at least so far). I found a whole CD's worth of Oasis B-sides. Guess what I'm doing when I come home for Thanksgiving...:-D If, in the sidebar, you find a link that doesn't work, just yell at me. I'm not exactly a genius at this.