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The future of Spain: five parties, two modelsA short breakdown of the five parties vying for votes in tomorrow’s elections in Spain.Bonus reading: One EU Commissioner’s take on where Spain stands entering the election. (via El Pais)
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Although I’ve never seen the movie this song is drawn from, I’ve previously posted a Celine Dion Vegas performance I thought was particularly well done.And in this video, Post Modern Jukebox puts their unique spin on it, with the amazing vocal talents of Mykal Kilgore.“My Heart Will Go On”
“A Million Dreams”, from The Greatest Showman.
Saw this movie via stream recently and enjoyed many of the songs, including the above. Going to be keeping an eye on the song writing duo of Benj Pasek & Justin Paul.
For your listening pleasure …
(Full soundtrack playlist)
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We don’t get to choose the consequences of our actions, only the actions themselves.Yours truly
Brick and Mortar Retail
I’ve run across the book a number of times in the last few years, and always in a way that grabbed my attention. Posting here for possible future reading, and for your consideration kind reader.
“Essentialism” by Greg McKeown. Via your local bookstore or Amazon.
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To venture causes anxiety, but not to venture is to lose one’s self. Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom.Søren KierkegaardWhich reminds me of another quote by G.K. Chesterton, ‘We can make ourselves miserable trying to avoid misery.’Both of these I take to mean that there’s a certain level of discomfort naturally a part of this adventure called life, and if we fight it or try to avoid it, we’ll end up feeling empty for it.
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The man who took no interest in the affairs of state was not a man who minded his own business, but a man who had no business being in Athens at all.—ThucydidesApparently those Greeks had a different idea of civic duty
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“Hard times come again no more”A reflective hymn-like tune capturing the weariness yet hope that life can sometimes embody.(via mags)
”Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep)” as sung by Rosemary Clooney, written by Irving Berlin for the movie “White Christmas”
Two Christmases ago, the Mrs. bought me a record player, and we’ve been enjoying exploring old records our parents have along with some used records we’ve bought at second-hand stores. As you might imagine, Christmas records are well-represented in the hand-me-downs, and one of them is titled “Happy Holiday” - a collection of various singers like Sinatra, Crosby, and Monte. Among the tracks is one sung by Rosemary Clooney that slipped into my subconscious and I found myself humming: “Count Your Blessings”. It’s not one of the songs that makes its way into our modern seasonal repertoire, but I think it deserves to hold a place in the cycle. Originally sung by Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney in the movie “White Christmas”, here she carries the whole tune with her glistening smooth vocals.
Hope you enjoy as much as I do. :)
Really enjoyed the style and creativity of this cover: turning a pop tune into a retro jazz piece. Ah, for the good ol’ days. ;)
Also check out the Post Modern Jukebox YouTube channel for tons of other covers from a variety of decades.
(via Anita)
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The great pumpkin patch, by yours truly. 🎃 It’s been awhile since I last visited one, and the magic’s still there. :)
I was excited to read about legendary designer Dieter Rams again recently, and also to learn Gary Hustwit has just released a documentary on his life and work entitled, “Rams”.
Above are his “Ten Principles of Good Design”. And double excited because one of my other favorite things (Field Notes) has partnered with the release of the documentary by creating a special edition for “Rams”!
by yours truly
by yours truly
Inside Evernote’s brain