Reminding myself that I need to want less and live more. Somehow, I always forget this one.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
The King of Limbs
The new Radiohead album, The King of Limbs, just became available for early download release and it took me two listens to determine that I am in love with it, as expected. This is a band that is dear to my heart and a band that I have traveled many times to see. From my favorite show at Red Rocks in Colorado in 2001 to a show in Montreal, Quebec (a beautiful city and a must see!) on my birthday some years ago, I have so many fond memories of packing myself up to go see this incredible band.
When I first heard this album, I envisioned if the circumstances so arose where I would be floating down to the bottom of the sea in a beautiful gown with it's fabric billowing around me, THIS is the album I would want to hear. I certainly hope that if you end up in that predicament that you at least get to choose what soundtrack to float to your demise to.
My favorite tracks: "Lotus Flower" and "Codex."
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Those Were The Days
This news leaves me reminiscing about the past. I helped open this store. I remember filling brand new bookshelves with untouched books that lacked that precious library smell. I have fond memories making lattes back in the cafe with giggly girls. I met a lot of great friends here and one very memorable boy. I worked here for a few years when I was just getting my feet grounded in this little town I call home and my entire social life revolved around this store.
Although, my era with Borders ended years ago, I'm saddened to know this store will be no more here in Lawrence. The world of book reading has changed and Borders couldn't keep up. Sure, at the time Borders was this huge, corporate monster coming into town. There was uproar about it here. A lot of people didn't want to see this conglomerate plopped down among the locally owned boutiques downtown. I understood, but quickly fell in love with the company & it's care for it's employees when I was there. Although, now I much prefer the image of a cramped, dusty, local bookstore, I sip my coffee with my nostalgic memories this morning. Ohhhhh....Borders. Those were the days.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sharing the Love
It has been too long since I made a Valentine by hand.
Today, I helped little hands share the love.
"Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile."
- Franklin P. Jones
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