Tag Archives: Music
If you could see me/ Whoever I am (Fun.’s “Walking The Dog”)
So Fun. is currently really famous for what appears to be this decade’s answer to “Closing Time” (Clearmountain Pause and all) but before all that they had a sweet debut album with this song on it. I wanted to break … Continue reading
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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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