An ode to Geraldine Doyle...

Song of the day - Rosie the Riveter ~ The Four Vagabonds

This lady was the inspiration for Rosie and she past away last weekend. She had her photo taken while working at a Detroit factory, but only worked there for 2 weeks because she was a cellist and didn't want to damage her hands. She saw the photo years later and realized that it was her! What a symbol!



Happy New Year and Peace...

Because we all did...

Song of the day - Alabama 3 ~ Woke Up This Morning

Enjoy your day!



Peace...

Steeldriver goodness

Song of the day - The Steeldrivers ~ Where Rainbows Never Die

One of Shamus' new faves...



Peace...

Jukebox The Ghost - "SCHIZOPHRENIA" OFFICIAL VIDEO

Song of the day - Jukebox the Ghost ~ Schizophrenia

Love it!



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Case of the Mundays

Song of the day - Khaira Arby ~ Aigna

This lady is quite the diva in Timbuktu and has a beautiful voice...



Peace...

Carol of the Bells - Boys Choir of Harlem

Song of the day - Boys Choir of Harlem ~ Carol of the Bells

Happy Holidays!



Peace...

One for my sister...

Song of the day - Harry Connick Jr. ~ (It Must've Been Ol') Santa Claus

For my youngest sister who used to listen to this song (and Pure Prairie League's Amy, over and over and over, singing "Happy Ho, Ho, Ho to you" and dancing around the living room...it's nice to be able to listen to it again without pulling my hair out because I do like the song.



Instead of random Thursday I thought I'd count my blessings:
* A husband that is 100 percent wonderful (well most of the time :)) and digs me even for all of my weirdness
* Stellar friends to run, laugh, cry, talk about bodily functions and share special times
* Closeness of my family (well most of them) and my married family
* Our four-legged family members, no run, hike, ski would be the same without you...Chui, is exempt, but still very important
* These legs that carry me via running, hiking, skiing and swimming to places I could have never imagined that I would go
* These hands that have helped me learn to bake all sorts of fun fare, to knit (well sort of, work in progress) and sew
* These eyes that enable me to see this captivating world that passes me by day to day and read the most wonderful and not so wonderful books and blogs
* These ears that allow me to hear the sounds of the mountains, music and beautiful voices of my friends and family

Peace...

Another for a snowy day...

Song of the day - Vince Guaraldi Trio ~ Christmastime is Here

Best known by Charlie Brown Christmas, but lovely music made by these folks...



Peace...

Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song

Song of the day - Nat King Cole ~ The Christmas Song

This song just makes me want to snuggle inside on a snowy day such as this... His voice is as smooth as buttah.



Peace...

Not song o' the day, but SWEET...

I won't make this song of the day, but had to share...Merry Slayer Christmas



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Christmas tunes

Song of the day - Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters ~ Jingle Bells

A little toe tappin' for Monday with our 2 plus feet of snow and counting.



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Classic ...

Song of the day - Otis Redding & Carla Thomas ~ Tramp




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Nostalgia

Song of the day Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo ~ Halo

I'm addicted to the show that this is a theme song for from the BBC "Wallander" and LOVE the song...



Peace...

Erykah Badu - Time's a Wastin

Song of the day - Erykah Badu ~ Time's a Wastin'

And it is...



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Days Go By

Song of the day - Dirty Vegas ~ Days Go By

And they really do...



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Lloyd Miller and the Heliocentrics - Rain Dance

Song of the day - Lloyd Miller and the Heliocentrics ~ Rain Dance

A Monday tune...



The Geminids Meteor Shower is this evening, so if you are a nerd like I am you'll be skiing and watching. It's peak time is 2 am EST, but it begins at 9-10 pm with 50-140 per hour. Find Orion's Belt and look left and up, WHOOPA!

Peace...

A game of tag...

1. What races do you plan to complete in 2011?? The sky's the limit! Hopefully, I won't be a total clutz and can do the Alley Loop for skiing. For running, Frozen Buns, Sage Burner, Lead King Loop, Cart to Cart and my first 50K...quite possibly Goblin Valley. It's exciting to think about.
2. What is your #1 indispensable running accessory? #2? #1 Cynther Funderson : ) I enjoy running alone and need it at certain times, but soooo look forward to our runs together. So, in general the joy that any running buddy can bring! #2 Camelback on long runs and skis, I've embraced it and even hazard to say that I like it...
3. Do you send Christmas/Holiday cards? Why or why not? Yes, because the fam enjoys getting a photo of where we are and what crazy hijinks we are getting into and I enjoy getting other folks' as well to hear what has happened in their lives in the past year...Plus, I am not really a phone talkin' gal so it's a way to hear all the tales without the awkwardness of me on a phone.
4. What do you mostly think about when training? EVERYTHING - Things that I am frustrated over, problems I need to solve, things that have cracked me up that day/week, how beautiful my surroundings are, how lovely it is to hear the sound of my feet, what adventures are in store for the hubby and I, songs running through my brain and the list goes on and on...
5. Is your sweetheart supportive of your extra curricular active activities? How? I couldn't ask for a more supportive partner in crime. He's met me at all sorts of halfway points of races with water, GU's and smiles via bike, jeep and feet. He also is glad to aid me on just training runs that are long and or in need of shuttling. He tells me constantly that he's proud of me for the things that I do. I brim with joy just thinking about it and can't imagine if I didn't have his love and support there.
6. (Such a good question I had to use it again...) What is your proudest moment of 2010? I would have to say doing my first trail race, which was Greenland Trail Race...although Sage Burner was more difficult, it was still my first. Now I'm hooked and can't wait for 2011's adventures! Also a small proud moment, I'm learning how to knit...I'm a nerd : )

Tag, well I think the few folks that follow have already been tagged, but if you are reading and haven't been and you'd like to give it a go...then YOU!
1. What races do you plan to complete in 2011??
2. Favorite running (extracurricular activity) song?
3. Where is your favorite place to run/bike/swim/ski/etc.?
4. What do you mostly think about when training?
5. Is your sweetheart supportive of your extra curricular active activities? How?
6. (Such a good question I had to use it again...) What is your proudest moment of 2010?

Another tribute of sorts...

Song of the day - Jamiroquai ~ Canned Heat

I thought that this song was appropriate, as I fell on my bum on the ice yesterday and felt as if I might have "broke my coccyx..."



Peace...

Paying homage ... a day late

Song of the day - John Lennon ~ Working Class Hero

I was torn yesterday, so this is a day late, but had to do a tribute to this lovely fellow...



Random 3 Thursday...

1. Wrapping Christmas goodies last night and listening to ...Irish music?!? Shamus is a bah-humbugamus brat.
2. There is a preschool across the hall from my office and it cracks me up the things those little guys say. For instance this morning, the teacher that takes them on frequent trips to the restroom says, "Don't forget to wash your hands." Munchkin "But I didn't touch anything..."
3. Because I couldn't think of something else interesting a word for the day "wharfinger" - A person who owns or who has charge of a wharf; one who makes a business of letting accommodation for vessels at his wharf.
I will try to use it today and that may be interesting...

Peace...

Breaking up is hard to do...

Song of the day - Fiona Apple ~ Sleep to Dream

An ode to the boss and his lady friend and their recent break-up... things do happen for a reason though



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Sam Amidon - 'Saro'

Song of the day - Sam Amidon ~ Saro

Have a lovely day!



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A birthday tune...

Song of the day - Wayne of Wayne's World ~ Happy Birthday Mr. President

To an excellent friend and running buddy, even though they contend that they aren't celebrating a birthday, much love on your special day!




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Blitzen Trapper: Black River Killer (official)

Song of the day - Blitzen Trapper ~ Black River Killer

Careful this one gets in your head...



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The Message

Song of the day - Grandmaster Flash ~ The Message

Old school, great tune...



Random 3 Things Thursday:
1. My sometimes drive-me-up-a-wall boss was talking about the trouble that the Broncos head coach is in, which I had no idea about, but said how bad he feels for him and the media just needs to stop hounding him so much, it's unfair...REAAAALY?!? I said I don't feel sorry for him in the slightest because he makes MILLIONS of dollars a year and cheating is cheating is cheating. Any who, that's all I'm going to say about that.
2. Swam last night, which was open swim night/free swim at the college. Luckily, they left one lane line in for crazy folks such as myself that wanted to be a square and just swim back and forth. If you've seen Caddyshack, it sort of resembled caddy swim day at the club pool...a rope from the ceiling and tarzan jumps into the pool, canon balls off the diving board and fellas trying to impress the ladies with their mad MJ water basketball skills. Good for a laugh any way and awesome "open water" simulation with the wave action.
3. Saw this quote, which pretty much sums up why I enjoy the silence of running and swimming (minus Caddy day at the pool) - "We need to find God, and he cannot be found in noise and restlessness. God is the friend of silence. See how nature - trees, flowers, grass - grows in silence; see the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence...We need silence to be able to touch souls." ~ Mother Teresa

Peace...

And another...

Song of the day - Ray Lamontagne ~ Jolene

A deep-cutting song by a lovely hairy fella...



Peace...