Monthly Archives: December 2008

Joe Purdy – Wash Away

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Heather

I just finished watching season one of LOST again. I’d forgotten how good it was, and how addictive too. Even though I’ve seen it before, there were a few scenes that I’d completely forgotten about. Unfortunately, I haven’t been getting … Continue reading →

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The Singing Dogs – Jingle Bells

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Heather

I have this song on a 45 with “Oh Susanna” on the reverse side. I got it when I was little and it’s still in a box somewhere. Please forgive me…: This is my dog Leo in the picture. He … Continue reading →

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Webb Pierce – French Riviera

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Heather

My Dad has talked about this song for as long as I can remember. Old Webb came up with the name “Mochera” for his French love. The only problem is Moche in French means ugly. Oops! Anyway, I don’t think … Continue reading →

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A great new game from Mego

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Heather

Ball Buster

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Joni Mitchell – Help Me

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Heather

Click to listen: Joni Mitchell – Help Me from Court and Spark, 1974.

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Desi Arnaz – Cuban Cabby

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Heather

Click to listen: Desi Arnaz – Cuban Cabby from Babalu Desi Arnaz – Cuban Cabby Lyrics My horse and carriage is for hire, señor. For just as long as you desire, señorita. You want to ride… Forget the mañana and … Continue reading →

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Giuseppino – Fuggi, Fuggi, Fuggi da Questo Cielo

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Heather

Click to listen: Giuseppino – Fuggi, Fuggi, Fuggi da Questo Cielo featured on Smart Symphonies.

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Osaka Popstar – Insects

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Heather

Click to listen: Osaka Popstar – Insects from The American Legends of Punk, 2006. Here’s rathergood.com‘s silly video of the song. Actually, I think this is where I first heard it. Insects

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Josie Cotton – Johnny, Are You Queer?

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Heather

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything from the ’80s… probably because I’m usually stuck in the ’70s. Click to listen: Josie Cotton – Johnny, Are You Queer? from The Valley Girl Soundtrack, 1983.

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Learn a different language, one minute at a time

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Heather

This is kind of fun… it’s called, One Minute Languages. I’ve been brushing up on Japanese and French.

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