Tag Archives: Music Videos
I was trying to wave to you but you wouldn’t wave back (“Only In The Past,” The Be Good Tanyas)
Sitting on my lawn in the beautiful sunshine, this song came on my iPod and gutted me, as it always does. Did they drop this stone? Think it’s time to re-discover the Be Goods.
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The country music version of young adult literature
Every time I hear country singer Julie Roberts’ “Too Damn Young,” I think about how it’s essentially a young adult novel condensed into a 3 1/2 minute country song. You know of any other songs that might as well be … Continue reading
Filed under Youth Literature in the Wild
“Where’s the heart in me that made the one in you so cold?”
As you’ve probably noticed, I get a lot of inspiration from my favorite songwriters. In fact, I often create playlists to help me explore the themes of pieces I’m writing. One songwriter I return to again and again is the … Continue reading
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“And the heart is hit / In a city far away / But it feels so close”: Art, 9/11, and an Oregonian girl
This Wednesday I attended a reading at Nicola’s Books about Granta 116. The British literary magazine’s latest issue is focused on 9/11′s global impact. Granta sponsored similar events in fifty international cities. Panelists at the Nicola’s event included Jeremiah Chamberlin … Continue reading
Filed under Field Trip, Klickitat Recommends, Musings, This Business of Writing
I’m Reading A Book, Julian Smith
Man, who hasn’t wanted to read and drive? But I must say, it’s terrifying when you actually see someone doing it. True story. Thanks to Jess for the link.
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