Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Just the Facts

This video is pretty long, but it is very funny. Enjoy!





FCU with Bill Murray

Insomniac Theatre

I have had insomnia for the past few weeks. Actually lets call it insomnia lite. I just either fall asleep on the couch and wake up and can't go to sleep for hours (which is strange because I used to fall asleep on the couch, move to bed, and fall right back to sleep), or I just am up to 2:00 without being tired at all. My caffeine intake is lower than it has ever been, so who knows. It feels like restlessness, maybe even anxiety, but it is making for very challenging work days as I have to fight crankiness.

ANYWAYS, my insomnia lite has allowed me to watch TV I normally don't watch, like the E! True Hollywood story on That 70s Show. First of all, I did like that show in the beginning but it faded at the end. Very funny cast and good writing. However, I have noticed that on THS (which is how it is listed now) that every story has drama and the people dishing it credentials are a little suspect. Basically it was a guy labeled "director" and a woman labeled "film critic" I have no idea how a film critic has insight to the drama behind the scenes on the set of the show. She seemed to know intimate details as if she were there. That made me look a little harder at the director. It didn't say director of That 70s Show. He could of been a director of anything, like home movies. So, while I believe that Topher Grace might not of fit in with the rest of the cast on the show, I have a hard time believing that when he left the show, Ashton Kutcher was in tears, while Grace jumped in his car. The director said this in a snarky way that tells me he is participating in gossip he wasn't there for. I think a professional would have still told the stories but would have toned down the glee.

So as you can see, I really need to kick the insomnia.

Leaving New York

R.E.M. is one of my favorite all time bands, and although there recent albums haven't compared to their earlier works, there have been some gems. "Leaving New York" is one of them. This video was recorded live in Dublin check it out. Also look for their live DVD+CD combo out in October.

Inspiration Vacation

I just haven't been inspired to write. When I first started this thing, I really was into it. Check out my archives. I was on a prolific roll back in the first 6 months. I enjoyed it and some of what I wrote really achieves what I set out to do; write light, fun, and witty observations of things that strike me as interesting.

However for the past couple of years, topics elude me. I don't know if it is too much self editing (the fact that I don't hide my identity and tend to let my sometimes opinionated self to ramble, in fear of this being read and me being judged for it by someone I know) or that I seem to be in a little of a rut and haven't been able to "bring the funny" to the table like I used to (or at least what is funny to me).

So, while I don't know the reason, I have decided that blogging was good for my soul (however self-indulgent the process may be) and I am better off for it. So bear with me. I am going to write on a semi-daily basis, even if I have nothing to say, because that's the best cure for writer's block around.

That being said, you are fairly warned: Let the Rambling begin!

I hope you will stick around.

Sunday, September 09, 2007

Summer 2007 (part 2)

I can't believe how quickly this summer seemed to fly by. It was a great summer for me (especially when it comes to music!) I made it to 3 music festivals and saw the Police at Fenway Park, giving me many opportunities to (re)discover new music. The following play list reflects that discovery. I would really like everyone to check out "Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers", "The Avett Brothers" and "Gandolf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams". Three bands that are off the beaten track but should be listened to!


Summer 2007 (part 2):
"1. 4th of July (Album Version) - Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers
2. Not Ready To Make Nice - Dixie Chicks
3. Keep It Loose, Keep it Tight - Amos Lee
4. Distraction #74 - The Avett Brothers
5. Better Than - John Butler Trio
6. Against All Odds - Phil Collins
7. Alice In Space - Gandalf Murphy And The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams
8. So Lonely - The Police
9. The Cap'm - They Might Be Giants
10. Let Freedom Ring - The Nightwatchman
11. Talk On Indolence - The Avett Brothers
12. Train In Vain - The Clash "

I cleaned up the joint...

I really should be cleaning the condo, but I am in HEAVY procrastination mode so I updated my blogger template and gave the page a paint job.

I will be working on my Summer Music play list later so expect a new Rhapsody play list for your enjoyment.

Ian