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Thankful Musings
Written on November 26, 2009 at 2:01 pm, by cct
Google's 2009 Snoopy/Peants Thanksgiving
It’s been a month since my last entry…
…that sounds like some opening to a Bloggers Anonymous meeting. But it’s true. Life – for better or for worse – has been really busy and I haven’t been able to write in here or keep up with my ‘A Song A Day’ posts at all.
But blogging stuff aside, as I wait for Year 2 of my 2-hour Turkey Recipe to reveal its results (and working…yes, I’m working on a holiday), I find myself contemplating – as others that have crossed my facebook page and twitter feed – the things I am thankful for.
Music: Strict Joy by The Swell Season
Written on October 30, 2009 at 11:18 am, by cct
So I’ve fallen a bit on the wayside on the “A Song A Day” pick (life’s been busy), but to make up for it, here’s an awesome new album I found today.
The actors of “Once” have collaborated as a group called The Swell Season. Their album Strict Joy is an enjoyable mix of acoustic sounds and the soothing voices Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. My favorite songs are in the middle Fantasy Man and High Horses. NPR has the album in full to listen to here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113630469
-cct
A Song A Day: Don’t Stop Believin’
Written on October 25, 2009 at 2:58 am, by cct
Journey
Song #18 Journey - Don’t Stop Believin’
Why I Picked It: I just came from a wedding where this was playing. Best dance floor karaoke…ever.
Why I Like It: It’s Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’…who doesn’t like this song?
But I guess that isn’t the point of these A Song A Day posts. I suppose what I love most about this song – aside from its singability and the pop rock head boppin’ qualities – is that it’s a story. It’s got great detail -
A Song A Day: Dangerous
Written on October 24, 2009 at 12:02 am, by cct
Kardinal Offishall
Song #17 Kardinal Offishall’s Dangerous
Why I Picked It: This was actually the song pick yesterday, but Gloria Gaynor’s I Will Survive anniversary won out. I was going to pick it yesterday because it’s
1) fun to dance to
2) has some great lyrics
3) …and hey, every girl wants to feel a little bit dangerous. 
Why I Like It: I’m a big fan of same verb and different perspectives in a sentence (hey – I majored in English) which can be found in this song:
I can’t help but to notice you, noticing me.
A Song A Day: I Will Survive
Written on October 22, 2009 at 11:18 pm, by cct
30th Anniversary Cover
Song #16 Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive
Why I Picked It: I just had the privilege of seeing Gloria Gaynor perform the song live tonight at the Grammy Museum and she’s very inspiring, just like this song. It’s the 30th anniversary of this anthem that you can just keep keepin’ on.
Why I Like It: The idea of survival creates images of struggle and suffering. This song encapsulates the moment – the burst of energy – that pulls you out from whatever dark, depth you’ve found yourself in. It does it at first quietly in the opening reflection: