The weather continues to be wacko around here, but I'm looking forward to the purported 70 degree weather tomorrow. Has anyone else been watching Flight of the Conchords this season? Because I *love* the song above. It's from an episode directed by Michel Gondry. How could I not love it?
I happened to catch Writer's Almanac on Tuesday, just in time to hear the poem "Late Winter Rains" by Amber Coverdale Sumrall. Lance has been talking this week about reading aloud, and I had just heard this poem, which is gorgeous by the way. I encourage a listen. I think poetry should be heard.
Not only is the weather getting better, but I've got three trips ahead of me. I'm off to Charleston over my break with some old friends. I can't wait for a break from school, hanging out by the beach - even if it's cold - and taking some photographs. In early April I'm going to Chicago to see Andrew Bird with Natasha. Over my birthday I'm heading to Minneapolis for a week to visit family and go to a professional conference. It just so happens that M. Ward is playing and I'm going to meet up with a friend/old professor to see the show. I cannot wait.
As an extra treat, here's an awesome video that Bird did with my favorite post-apocalyptic marching band, Mucca Pazza. God does this video make me miss the Hideout. Andrew Bird with Mucca Pazza - "Fitz & The Dizzyspells”More things that I am loving Monday. Have a good weekend!
Alas, we had to cancel HBO because we're absolutely hemorrhaging money right now so no Flight of the Conchords for me. Sad.
Posted by: Amanda | March 07, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Hi Claire! I have no idea how I know about Andrew Bird but I do.
And I always want to read poetry out loud, which I'm afraid means I read less of it: too inhibited to do it on the subway, my hat in hand, or waiting in line. (In NY people say "on line.")
Since we're still and probably forever without TV, I beg people to let me come over and watch Flight of the Conchords--haven't seen any this season yet: not enough friends. Thanks for the YouTube: after 3x Manny had had enough.
Posted by: Kathleen Maher | March 12, 2009 at 10:00 PM