My Interview with Jonathan Miles, Author of Want Not

A few days ago, I spoke books, writing, food and squirrels with author Jonny Miles.  What a treat- he helped me remember how great the town of Oxford MS can be. _______________________ _________________________________

At Last Cover Cyndi Lauper

I am a huge fan or at least I was as a little girl ( I danced in play clothes to the album- I repeat album She's So Unusual). My friend just posted this and although I am a huge Etta fan, there is something about this take on this song that keeps me playing it repeatedly at the moment.

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The Civil Wars cover Elliott Smith's Between the Bars

Every time I hear Elliott Smith, I think of the very intimate performance I saw him give after the Oscars in Minneapolis.  Smith sang this song, but wouldn't sing Miss Misery.  A drunk guy tried to coax him into it and I like to think it was the same guy that sang along with this song.  Smith, on the encore said he just couldn't sing that song anymore and drunk guy yelled-PLEASE? JUST FOR US, WE WON'T TELL ANYBODY!!
Smith was amazed at how calm we were after the warm up band but the truth was, the stage wasn't that high above the audience and once everyone negotiated a spot to see Smith perform, no one moved around that much from their viewing window through lots of other heads.
I always say that I want to go get my picture made by the Elliott Smith mural when in Los Angeles and perhaps the next visit, I will make it happen. _______________________ _________________________________

Covers-Jenny Lewis and Watson Twins- Handle WIth Care (Live)

I heard this cover this morning via KCSN and it took me a moment to say, "hey, this isn't the Traveling Wilburys!" It also gives me one more reason to think the Rabbit Fur Coat Album is a solid work that I need to rediscover.  I saw Miss Lewis play at the Hollywood Bowl a few years back before Ray Lamontagne and that girl can rock! She brings IT as always.  Enjoy what may be a new discovery for ya! _______________________ _________________________________

Wordless Wednesday- Saying Goodbye (for now) Savannah

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Savannah CIty Hall

It was worth the free reservation to get an informed tour and a look inside city hall.  These tours happen the first Tuesday of every month at lunchtime.

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Wordless Wednesday- #30dayphotochallenge Savannah and the Lowcountry

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