Long Is The Day

I have a ton of catching up to do, but I wanted to post this video. I drove to Boise yesterday to see this girl (Brandi Carlile, not the little girl in pink) perform and she was absolutely incredible. One of the best shows I've ever seen. I could tell she was a very down-to-earth girl, but things like this just make me like her even more.


-Brandi Carlile-

Past In Present

I keep thinking about last summer.And New York.
And how great it was.
And how my roommate had such amazing photoshop capabilities.
And I miss it all.


Miss miss miss.

-Feist-

Taste The Summer on Your Peppery Skin

Last night I saw the clearest falling star.-The Decemberists-

This Could Be A Brand New Start

I know it's been forever since I've blogged and I'm not even on a technology hiatus. I guess I don't really have a good excuse since there's been plenty to blog about. I mean, I even bought an amazing porch swing that has yet to make an appearance here. I feel like a purchase that officially takes you out of the "I can fit my entire life in a Honda Civic and go anywhere" category is worthy of a blog post. But let's face it, I hardly fit into that category before. But I digress.

For Mother's Day the siblings put me in charge of the flowers since I'm the only local to our now Utahan parents. I meant to go to a florist to get a beautiful pre-made arrangement, but instead bought several bouquets and arranged them myself. Maybe I'll quit marketing and take up a new career as a floral artist.
On Friday evening Spencer and I hiked to the Living Room. It's a fairly simple hike to an overlook where furniture has been cleverly constructed out of flagstone. We brought a picnic along, watched the sunset from our "loveseat" and met a laser-chasing dog named Deuce.
Last week we got to see Damien Rice perform at the McKay Events Center in Orem. It was the third time I've seen Mr. Rice perform and this was by far the best. Despite the moderately large venue, he was able to create an intimate concert experience that was heartbreakingly beautiful. Despite his folksy Irish roots, Damien knows how to rock -- I particularly liked the rap solo by his unassuming cellist Vyvienne Long.
Oh, and I can't forget the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point two weeks ago.
Yeah, so things are good.

-The Postal Service-

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Feist released a new album yesterday. Tuesday becomes pretty competitive for the "best day of the week" award (which clearly belongs to Thursday) when the great new releases in music abound.

-Feist-