This photo, taken at Leshan, China, where we saw the Grand Buddha (more photos soon), reminds me that although one step doesn’t seem like much, when we look back we have come a long way. I need that perspective right now.
It’s been tough getting back into a routine around here since our trip. I have had to spend a lot of time outside on the property, clearing brush and feeding the woodchipper in preparation for the inevitable fire season. Since we are out in the country in southern California, this is a serious endeavor.
Today I am taking a first step at getting back to my blog-buddies. Everyone puts so much of themselves into their blog, plus there is no better way to find the best music.
Sean at Battery In Your Leg has a couple of posts on Band of Skulls, who have also caught my attention recently. He has a contest for a 10-inch and t-shirt, so go have a listen. After I sampled a couple of their songs, I bought and downloaded the whole album, and I am sure I’ll have something to say about them too soon.
It All Started With Carbon Monoxide, a fellow country-dweller and photographer has some great photos this week from her travels. Also, scroll down and check out the unusual cover songs she posted on June 4, which include MGMT covering NIN. Pretty amazing!
Nat at Mini-Obs says Pennsylvania is getting summer-steamy, but southern California is still June-gloomy. Also check out the baby-theme podcast she put together for Tim Young of the Contrast Podcast!
Marcy at Lost In Your Inbox is just plain pooped. I can sympathize! Nonetheless, she has posted some wonderful songs this week. I agree on the Headlights, and also check out the Swedish offerings.
Sandy at Slowcoustic has a review of the Antlers’ new album Hospice, which features the song “Two” below. I am just discovering the Antlers myself, so I appreciate the recommendation.
Captain Obvious recommends Fanfarlo’s new album Reservoir and tells where you can get it for a measly buck. Is that a value, or what? Thanks, Captain Obvious!
Several of these songs are singles from new albums that seem worthy of further exploration:
The Antlers: Two from Hospice (2009)
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“Barcelona” is the first single from the Builders and the Butchers’ debut CD.
The Builders and the Butchers: Barcelona from Salvation Is A Deep Dark Well (2009)
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Jackson Browne’s gentle style has been an inspiration for Casador, as he shows in this reverent cover.
Casador: These Days (Jackson Browne cover from For Everyman)
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Starlight Mints: Zoomba from Change Remains (2009)
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Viva Voce: Octavio from Rose City (2009)
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i’ve been working so much that i’m just getting around to “finally friday” on wednesday!
my friend just returned from china a few days ago and i wish i could get you and her together so you could compare notes and pictures! i’m definitely going to send her here to check out your photos.
don’t hurt yourself clearing that brush!
June 17th, 2009 at 4:29 am
thanks for the linkage linda!
June 17th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
I got the brush cleared away pretty well, but we won’t be inspected until sometime next week. Yesterday my computer suddenly crashed. My data is safe on another drive, but I can’t get at it until I format and reinstall all the programs on the C drive. Yuck, I am so bummed.
June 18th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
you weren’t using your computer to clear the brush, were you?
that does suck, though. i had a similar crash a couple of years ago and luckily my husband was able to recover most of my music. you are so smart to have backed it up.
good luck with the re-installing process!
June 19th, 2009 at 5:38 am
Luckily, the C drive is not completely dead, however, I can get into it only in Safe Mode. That is enough for me to move the rest of my music files to the E drive. Unfortunately “the rest of my music files” is still a considerable amount! So I am still working on that part, and it takes time. The good thing is, I am satisfied that I will not lose anything.
June 19th, 2009 at 9:41 am