Day: July 2, 2010

Going fourth

It was a long day, in spite or maybe even because I knew the office was closing early in anticipation of the 4th of July holiday. Right now, I’m just looking forward to a relaxing three-day weekend, determined to do nothing more exciting than some reading, some writing, and maybe a movie or two.

Song of the day

Picking up on yesterday’s post, here’s another Canadian singer, though one far different than Leonard Cohen: Stan Rogers, with “Northwest Passage.”

I think I first heard this song on an episode of Due South, years ago. I watched another episode, from earlier in the show’s run, last night*, and that seemed like a good enough excuse to share the song now. I’m not too familiar with Rogers’ work as a whole, although I gather he died much too young, and I know I like this song.

*No reason, just wanted to.

Random 10 7-2

Last week. This week:

  1. “World Go ‘Round” by No Doubt
    The old blueprint no longer manifests itself
  2. “Raining in Baltimore” by Counting Crows
    These train conversations are passing me by
  3. “10538 Overture” by Electric Light Orchestra, guessed by tammy
    Did you see that man running through the streets today?
  4. “Cornflake Girl” by Tori Amos
    She’s putting on her string bean love
  5. “Like a Rock” by Bob Seger, guessed by Kim
    My walk had purpose, my steps were quick and light
  6. “Sarah” by Ray LaMontagne
    Eyes closed tight, throwing punch after punch at the world
  7. “My Maudlin Career” by Camera Obscura
    Now this kiss is giving me a concussion
  8. “I Get a Kick Out of You” by Frank Sinatra, guessed by Kim
    Fighting vainly the old ennui
  9. “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” by Willie Nelson, guessed by Kim
    I learned all the rules of a modern day drifter
  10. “There’s Hope for You” by William Elliott Whitmore
    But through your actions truth will carry on

And so it goes. Good luck!