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I'm typing this because, for some reason I need to. even though I know there is not one person who is going to read it...this is something I never admit or tell to anyone. I am a lonely and sad person almost everyday. but I think that's a lot of people. they just know how to hide it. or shrug it off...

thank goodness for sleep and Music. it saves me. along with other things...known as addictions or passions for all things beautiful. and the people in my life who love me.

my only two best Friends. my lovely and beautiful sister in law. Art. Coffee. Photography. Poetry. a smile. falling leaves. walking home in the rain. reading stories to children. watching camp rock with my nieces and nephew. listening to my Records. the smell of fresh cut grass early in the morning. looking out the window on a train. reading in a coffee shop. Hugs. Laughter. looking up at the Stars. Sitting under a tree while the wind blows the branches. Piano men. Live Music. Halloween. a well made Sandwich. period Films. smelling Flowers. Journals. creating cards with every kind of paper. Masterpiece Theater. a full moon. Disneyland. ... . .. .. .

Lullaby

Who inspired Coffee, and my playlist? this guy. : )

Coffee, and my playlist

Today is a day for drinking coffee and listening to music.

I've been thinking a lot about someone I met a few years ago, and he's been inspiring love for music I haven't heard in a while.

1.Growing Flowers By Candlelight by Ainslie Henderson

2. That Sea, The Gambler by Gregory Alan Isakov

3. Till The Sun Turns Black by Ray Lamontagne

4. Strict Joy by The Swell Season

5. Keep It Together by Guster

6. O by Damien Rice

7. The Beatles : )

8. Uproot The Island by Pie Boys Flat (saw them play in NY. Awesome!)

9. We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. by Jason Mraz

10. Conundrum by TJ Moss Band (track 12 is my favorite)

track 12 is Lullaby. I always have to listen to it one more time.

Today I'm half crazy in love with a band called The Dodos. watching them play live is the most fun. look them up on youtube, you'll find some good stuff. I just got their new album Time To Die and I really like it. I must admit that I think I like their first two albums, Visiter and Beware Of The Maniacs a little more.

I just know when I listen to The Dodos, I always love what I'm hearing. they leave me with a warm and comforting feeling that there is good music out there. most that I still haven't found. two days ago I had no idea they existed! so sad.

a year ago I didn't know about Vampire Weekend either, but I cannot imagine my life without them. who else? what other great band do I not know of yet? sometimes the love for music takes me over.

it was Pandora that helped me find The Dodos by the way.

would you like to share music? http://www.last.fm/user/tina2224

Jamie Lidell - A Take Away Show

ok, so now is the time to mention my love for Take-Away Shows. this channel on youtube is my music heaven, and I'm always looking forward to the next video of live performances by the most amazing musicians, artists, and singer-songwriters. Vist La Blogotheque videos. you will be hooked for life.

youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/LaBlogotheque

website http://www.blogotheque.net/

there are some poeple out there who make some dang fine music. lastfm, Pandora, and youtube have been feeding my frenzy. everytime I go online I know I'm going to find some awesome new music.

I have been under a crazy spell this past two weeks after my best friend told me about The Avett Brothers and Broken Bells. after this I came across the talent of Cass McCombs, Kings of Convenience, Florence and the Machine, and Civil Twilight.

I've also been listening to some old favorites. Beirut, Bon Iver, Ray LaMontagne, and Vampire Weekend. All of these artists are now in my collection, always to be heard and loved.