"In February" by Delay Trees - Special thanks to Jason (and I suspect Tuuli too :) for recommending this Finnish band. This song is a great addition to my current WIP playlist. It perfectly captures a mood I'm trying to write for my main character.
Favorite Dream
David Grohl gave me a pixie haircut using a razor. Not quite the Stephenie Meyersesque dream that would inspire a novel and catapult my writing career. That's what I get for sharing my "worst haircut ever" story with my sis-in-law recently and watching Foo Fighters videos last Tuesday night.
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| How sweet is this little sleeping chickadee? |
My 8-year-old loves to go out in our backyard and explore after dinner. The heat of the day has subsided and it's quiet, except for the birds calling back and forth to each other. Often, I join her and read or write outside. Last week we watched two chickadees hop around a spruce tree on the other side of my fence in my neighbor's yard. After a while, the pair flew down to the fence, hopping from the pointed top pickets to the horizontal rails. Then one chickadee nestled itself in the corner between the post and the top rail. We watched it, amazed at how after a short time, the little bird appeared to be sleeping. And sure enough, the other chickadee did the same in the corner of the next post. As twilight approached we left the sleeping birds and went inside. They've repeated this ritual every night since. Moments like this: Gold.
Tell me about your favorite anything this week.
Cool, not sure if I've heard that one, I mainly just listen to "Gold" all the time. And nope, Tuuli didn't introduce me to them, just a random coincidence that they're Finnish - I think I first heard the song on NPR's All Songs Considered podcast..
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard of Delay Trees, but I love listening to new bands - thanks!
ReplyDeleteRight now, I'm in old-school mode. My newest playlist is Buffalo Tom, The Lemonheads, Juliana Hatsfield, and Lisa Loeb.
Oh, and Gotye because that song is just too cool.
Congrats Suzie! I've passed along the Liebster blog award to you. Stop by my blog to check it out! http://artofinfiltration.blogspot.com/2012/07/ticking-time-bomb.html
ReplyDeleteSorry I didn't see this, Kimberly. I was away on vacation. Will check it out. Thanks!
DeleteMy favorite moment of the week? Seeing my twin 6 year old girls for the first time in black leotards with pink tights, ballet shoes, and hair tied up in buns taking their very first ballet/tap class.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite song of the week is Jar of Hearts. My girls and I can't stop singing it though I admit I'm having a really hard time answering the question about it and trying to explain what a "broken heart" is. LOL
Awww! They must have looked adorable. Six is such a cute age. Thanks for stopping by, Mel and for following me :)
DeleteI have no idea what a pixie haircut is, but it doesn't sound like something I should try. Especially with a razor. :)
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite things in the summer is sitting in my perennial garden. Now that I've taken up writing, it's suffered. Poor hubby doesn't know the difference between the weeds and the plants. lol
ReplyDeleteDavid Grohl giving the main character a pixie hair cut sounds like a really interesting opening chapter! I want to know where this is going!!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo and tale of the chickadee. And agreed, those moments are gold. My favorite moments this summer have been spent around our dining table eating and laughing with friends and family. :)
Hahaha! Unfortunately, I woke up IK.
DeleteYou can't go wrong with spending times with food, laughter and family! Thanks for stopping by :)
Suzie, I appreciate your comment on my post and came by to say hi. You're right, it has been awhile since you posted! Hope you're enjoying your summer!
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I hope to get back in the swing of things soon. Thanks for stopping by!
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