37/100

The following has served as a sort of "theme" for the project I finished first-drafting yesterday.*

I tend to do that when I write -- seek out a credit song to act as aid when lost in the margins, questioning characters and their motivation, conflicts, how the story should end.

Music is a writer's BFF, no doubt. This song has, for the last few weeks, been mine:

37. Charmed Life by: The Divine Comedy

*Hooray!

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36/100

I don't know if it's my hormones adjusting to life without, well, hormones, of if I'm on the verge of some kind of weird breakdown of overwhelmed-by-life-ness but these last few days have been weird. And emotional. Really, for no good reason.

Anyway. Here's a pretty song that I like. Be back to regular scheduled posting tomorrow.

I think.

36. Swim Until You Can't See Land by: Frightened Rabbit

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35/100

I love me a good duet on a pier. Life needs more of those.

35. Christmas TV by: Slow Club

34/100

Because it's Oscar season, I thought this week I'd post one of my favorite songs to come out of cinema this year. It played in the credits of Up in the Air, and its story is incredibly rad and worth reading -- a much-needed reminder to do. To act fearlessly and give yourself your own opportunities.

I loved the film (I think Jason Reitman is an incredible writer/director/story maker) but was a little sad for those who hurried out of the theatre during the credits and missed this charming little song.

So, here tis:

34. Up in the Air by: Kevin Renick (downloadable, here)

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33/100

I had never heard of Adam Arcuragi until today when Hal introduced me to his daytrotter session. I fell instantly in love and think you will too. (Thank you, Hal.)

Also? Guess who took her first twenty-seven steps today?

She did.

All by herself. Across the room. No hands.

!!!



Life is a joyous dance in a haunted warehouse full of awesome shit.

33. Bottom of the River by: Adam Arcuragi

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Speaking of joy and sun and mix tapes, our baby music class teacher and friend, Heidi Swedberg has a new album you ought to purchase for your babes. Her music is full of joy and goodness, her songs recorded with love. Check her out, here and listen to samples, here.