It's a Wonderful Life

Last week I watched It's a Wonderful Life with Mike and Christine. I've never seen it before, but it may make it to the top of my list of favorite movies.

So, Christmas. It was chaotic in the best sense of that word. It's hard to believe it's over; sort of an anti-climatic event. Don't get me wrong, I had a great time. It's just--I don't know. I haven't had a moment to breathe it all in yet. I think that I will get some time tomorrow night to reflect on all that has happened and enjoy some peace.

mix it up

I've spent the last few hours on the gregory's computer (while still in a fog from being ill) tryting to compile songs that I remember from my childhood. I'm giving the mix to two of my brothers and hoping to bring back some fond memories. I'll share the finished project (complete with pictures soon), until then here's the list:

Downtown, Petula Clark

Hit the Road Jack, (Ray Charles)

American Pie, Don McLean

It's My Party, Lesley Gore

Sitting On the Dock of the Bay, Percy Sledge

Taking Care of Business. Randy Bachman

U Can't Touch This, M.C. Hammer

Jump, Kris Kross

Sweet Home Alabama, Lynyrd Skynyrd

Longneck Bottle, Garth Brooks Tribute

Walkin' After Midnight, Patsy Cline

You Are My Sunshine, Norman Blake O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Twist and Shout, The Beatles Revival Band

Down On the Corner, Creedence Clearwater Revival

I Can't Stop Loving You, Ray Charles & The Count Basie Orchestra Ray Sings

What a Wonderful World, Louis Armstrong

I don't really remember listening to the last one when we were growing up, but it seems significant and I love, love that song and that version of the song. :)

now, i'm off to bed. g'night.

clinging to hope

"For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he already has?" ~romans 8:24

last weekend I spent a significant amount of time with my brother, daniel. now, what you don't know is that we probably haven't spent that much time together (peacefully) in the last year combined. to say that our relationship over the past few years has been strained would be an understatement, at least from my perspective. he isn't able to drive right now for one specific reason that i don't need to go into detail about. so, i drove him to and from mom's, to his place, to his friend's house, and then from his house and to mom's and back the following day. some serious talking happened. about life, about our family, about each other. and in those moments i could feel his love, or at the very least his care for me. and, as i write this and listen to "pieces" by ellery i can't stop the tears from flowing. i've come to accept that that's what i do sometimes. i cry. i feel. and i love. even more than that there is hope. and i'm so glad.

Ellery...they're mad cool

Make your way to Rohs Street Cafe (up in Clifton) to hear some old and new tunes by the ultra-wonderful band, Ellery. It will be a low-key evening to get you in the Christmas spirit.

The details...
Who: Ellery @ Rohs Street
What: awesome music
Where: Rohs St. Clifton, see website
When: Friday, Dec. 8th @ 9pm
Cost: $5


Hope to see you there!

overheard conversation

"A man said, 'go until you can see, and then you can see further'"

good things...

there are lots of good things to update in the form of a post, but I don't have the time right now (at least not when I'm near a computer). The three people that read this blog probably already know what is going on in my world anyhow. ;)

Happy Tuesday!