Happy Birthday Nana B!
It's my grandmother's birthday today.
Unfortunately she's in the hospital dealing with some bronchitis (or possibly pneumonia).
But she is in good spirits and seems like she'll be on the mend shortly.
I spent some time with her yesterday in the ER and told her all about the London trip and held her hand.
It's a shame I couldn't bring some of the dogs to the hospital to visit with her.
Anyway, Happy Birthday Nana B!
Back stateside
Recovering from a hellish plane ride back from London on Friday.
Bags were delayed, but showed up at 12:30 a.m. last night.
Gonna grab some Indian food this afternoon, gather my thoughts and do some relaxing.
That's one thing I didn't get to do much in London: just chill out.
Lots and LOTS of walking, shopping and riding on Tube standing too close to other people.
Got lots of records, books and stuff.
I don't want to say 'I hope to write a tour diary" for fear that I won't get around to it, but I really do hope to do so in the next few days.
I'm headed out to Santa Monica, CA for work later next week.
Recovering from a hellish plane ride back from London on Friday.
Bags were delayed, but showed up at 12:30 a.m. last night.
Gonna grab some Indian food this afternoon, gather my thoughts and do some relaxing.
That's one thing I didn't get to do much in London: just chill out.
Lots and LOTS of walking, shopping and riding on Tube standing too close to other people.
Got lots of records, books and stuff.
I don't want to say 'I hope to write a tour diary" for fear that I won't get around to it, but I really do hope to do so in the next few days.
I'm headed out to Santa Monica, CA for work later next week.
London: Ready, set, go!
I get into London Saturday morning.
Time permitting, I may drop a few pics onto Flickr.
Or, I may be too busy enjoying a much-needed vacation!
I'm meeting up with Taylor Roark on Sunday. We've kept in touch ever since University of Delaware days.
He's going to spend all day showing us around markets, record stores, etc.
That night we're going to see Yo La Tengo score Jean Painlevé's legendary underwater films, live at the Royal Festival Hall.
Here's Yo La Tengo doing "The Summer" from my fave album of theirs, "Fakebook."
Time permitting, I may drop a few pics onto Flickr.
Or, I may be too busy enjoying a much-needed vacation!
I'm meeting up with Taylor Roark on Sunday. We've kept in touch ever since University of Delaware days.
He's going to spend all day showing us around markets, record stores, etc.
That night we're going to see Yo La Tengo score Jean Painlevé's legendary underwater films, live at the Royal Festival Hall.
Here's Yo La Tengo doing "The Summer" from my fave album of theirs, "Fakebook."
McG's movie pick: 'Mr. Brooks' surprisingly good thriller
In my list of top actors, Kevin Costner is somewhere near the bottom of the list, categorized with other actors I'm totally indifferent about.
Yet, I heard rave reviews for his performance in 'Mr. Brooks.'
Along with help from the masterful William Hurt, Costner carries the film, transforming a potentially awful premise for a film into a taught, supsense-filled flick.
Sure, actress Demi Moore brings absolutely nothing to the table and Dane Cook is like a third-generation clone of Mark Ruffalo.
But the supporting actors do just enough to get by, while Costner carries the whole film.
Usually a film such as 'Mr. Brooks' loses steam about 2/3 of the way through. Thanks to Costner and Hurt, the film manages to almost cross the finish line with integrity intact.
Yet, I heard rave reviews for his performance in 'Mr. Brooks.'
Along with help from the masterful William Hurt, Costner carries the film, transforming a potentially awful premise for a film into a taught, supsense-filled flick.
Sure, actress Demi Moore brings absolutely nothing to the table and Dane Cook is like a third-generation clone of Mark Ruffalo.
But the supporting actors do just enough to get by, while Costner carries the whole film.
Usually a film such as 'Mr. Brooks' loses steam about 2/3 of the way through. Thanks to Costner and Hurt, the film manages to almost cross the finish line with integrity intact.
Going to see Emma Pollock in London
I'll be seeing Emma Pollock at a very special pre-record release party at The Social in London on Sept. 11!
Her very first solo album ever, 'Watch the Fireworks,' comes out on Sept. 17 on 4AD Records.
As you may know, Emma was previously in The Delagdos.
And of course, Emma Pollock is on MySpace
Here's the video for 'Adrenaline' from Emma's forthcoming record:
I'll be seeing Emma Pollock at a very special pre-record release party at The Social in London on Sept. 11!Her very first solo album ever, 'Watch the Fireworks,' comes out on Sept. 17 on 4AD Records.
As you may know, Emma was previously in The Delagdos.
And of course, Emma Pollock is on MySpace
Here's the video for 'Adrenaline' from Emma's forthcoming record:
VIDEO: Flying dogs in slow motion
I really liked this video, although the techno music was a tad bit annoying.
Not sure what it's for, not sure that it matters.
Vitalic: Birds
I really liked this video, although the techno music was a tad bit annoying.
Not sure what it's for, not sure that it matters.
Vitalic: Birds
Random Amazon.com links
I'm buying some stuff from Amazon and using their affiliate links, so I'm just pasting 'em here because I can ... and because I make a little cash back.
Garmin SD UK card
Garmin Street Pilot plug
I'm buying some stuff from Amazon and using their affiliate links, so I'm just pasting 'em here because I can ... and because I make a little cash back.
Garmin SD UK card
Garmin Street Pilot plug
McG's White Stripes iMix
Here's an iMix I made featuring the music of the White Stripes.
It features 18 of their best songs with some commentary on each. You can download tracks individually or the iMix in it's entirety.
This was created in conjunction with a White Stripes promotion for phillyBurbs.com.
Enter the White Stripes Icky Thump USB Giveaway today.
But hurry, contest ends on Sept. 7, 2007.
Here's an iMix I made featuring the music of the White Stripes.It features 18 of their best songs with some commentary on each. You can download tracks individually or the iMix in it's entirety.
This was created in conjunction with a White Stripes promotion for phillyBurbs.com.
Enter the White Stripes Icky Thump USB Giveaway today.
But hurry, contest ends on Sept. 7, 2007.
White Stripes Icky Thump USB giveaway
I'm lucky to have a job where I get to do fun stuff.I just launched a new White Stripes contest at phillyBurbs.com.
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We're giving away a pair of White Stripes Icky Thump USB flash drives.
These things sell for $200!
You have be registered at phillyburbs to enter, but that is a painless and quick process, I promise.
I also created a White Stripes iMix with some of my fave WS songs.
Enter today - you may be a lucky winner!
London: Your suggestions?
I'm going to London next month.
If you have any recommendations on fun stuff to do, drop me a line.
Mostly interested in good cheap food, record stores (vinyl), book stores, markets, museums, culture and maybe a decent band/venue to see some live music.
Drop me a line if you have any suggestions.
I'm going to London next month.
If you have any recommendations on fun stuff to do, drop me a line.
Mostly interested in good cheap food, record stores (vinyl), book stores, markets, museums, culture and maybe a decent band/venue to see some live music.
Drop me a line if you have any suggestions.
