Po's Music Pick September '13

It's been a while since I spotlighted any music. To be honest, I just don't come across much that moves or inspires me. That is, until recently.

This guy has been around for a while and is a gifted singer/songwriter but in his latest album, his ability to paint stories, images, and faces...to pull you in to his songs and have you wanting and needing to know more about the people in them has risen to a new level.

This is just one song from his album 'Southeastern', which I strongly recommend to anyone who likes to get lost in the story as well as the music.

Jason Isbell - Southeastern (The Album)

I am still NOT Aaron

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The Best Missed Connection Ever?

It’s almost impossible to believe this Missed Connection was posted on Craigslist. Odder was that I found it re-posted on i09, a sci-fi blog. It is ‘beautifully written’. Something I would love to hear turned into a song…or even better…something I would actually pay to see if it were turned into a movie.

Missed Connection - m4w I saw you on the Manhattan-bound Brooklyn Q train. I was wearing a blue-striped t-shirt and a pair of maroon pants. You were wearing a vintage red skirt and a smart white blouse. We both wore glasses. I guess we still do. You got on at DeKalb and sat across from me and we made eye contact, briefly. I fell in love with you a little bit, in that stupid way where you completely make up a fictional version of the person you're looking at and fall in love with that person. But still I think there was something there.

Counting Down.....

Just throwing out a few things for my wishlist with the big 5-0 coming up.

50th birthday Middle Finger Salute T-shirts 

by 50thbirthdaygifts_ 

Browse custom t-shirts online at Zazzle

All I need is a French Bulldog pup 

to go with this.

Star Trek Original Series Captain's Chair Dog Bed

I am NOT Aaron

but I know him and he will be dropping by from time to time.

Looking for a Buddy

Lately, I have been following the ‘French Bulldog Rescue Network’ . It started because I was looking for a lapdog that could keep me company now that I am homebound. A little buddy that could sit in my lap or at my feet while I am on the computer. A little buddy to help inspire me to take short walks and give me some things to do. I never minded the little things like walking the dog and all of that and right now it would be such a welcome activity to my day and helpful for me with getting some activity and healing the depression brought on by all the dang pain.

All that aside, looking for just the right dog, I came across Frenchies. Loving Boxers as much as I do, it’s not surprising. Finding one has proven difficult.  I can’t afford the  going rate on disability to purchase one from a breeder and there are so many puppy mills around here, you don’t know who to trust and I have seen some very sick pups in my searches, it’s saddening.

The ‘French Bulldog Rescue Network’ is amazing. I have seen some amazing, handsome dogs on their site. I have also seen some truly amazing rescues. The latest is a pup that goes by the name ‘lentil; that was born with a clef pallet.  The outpouring of help and donations for him have been amazing and heartbreaking. It’s hard to keep a dry eye as you read about his progress. His story and fame has gone international in recent weeks.

I had high hopes of finding a buddy here, but the adoption fees are steep for me (and rightly so. These people put a lot of time and their own money into rescuing and treating these beautiful dogs so they are in tip top shape and going to a home that can continue to give them the love and care they need.) But I do enjoy looking and keeping tabs on Lentil and all the others.

Whether you are looking for a dog, French Bull Dog, or just love dogs, the site is worth checking out. It’s definitely worth it to follow ‘Lentil’s’ progress. His story is touching and I cannot wait to see how it all ends for him.

What the ..?!