The other months got ripped off
December has more than its fair share of holidays, don't you think? As somebody who's still working out which particular religion, if any, to associate with, I know it can be awkward. But there are certain things that just transcend beliefs and cultures. And great music is one of those things.So I thought it appropriate to wait until Hanukkah to bring up one of my favorite reggae albums of late. The album is Live at Stubb's, and the artist is Matthew Miller, more widely known as Matisyahu. The combination of reggae with his strict Hasidic Jewish beliefs may strike some as strange. It is. But it's also among the best damn reggae I've ever heard. The guy can sing. Give it a listen.
My Boxing Day was relatively relaxing. Spent some time watching TV, got a much-needed haircut, did some laundry, soaked in the hot tub, and sipped some tea. Back to work tomorrow, and I'll be diving straight into a high-profile email server migration. Here's hoping I don't mess up too badly, because that paycheck sure is nice.
posted by Elliot at
8:49 PM
2 Comments:
Hey Elliot - I was just reading through your blog while sitting at work. I love your random thoughts and music suggestions, I will have to check some of them out when I am home.
How's California living? Count me in for a visit sometime. I don't know when, but sometime. Are you planning on staying a while?
I miss seeing you navigating around campus on your bike with your faithful iPod in tote.
Hope you find a fun New Year's bash so you don't have to blow noise makers and wear party hats by yourself. Or find a list minute flight to the cities and come visit me and the fellas.
Miss you, wish we were back in Farwell goofing around. - Katie
(ps - the little word they are making me type to see if I am sane is 'dumeog.' I like that. )
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Katie Hewitt, at 1:42 PM
Well hey there Miss Hewitt! California is nice, I highly encourage the aforementioned visit. Lots to do and see around here, that's for sure. But I do miss the snow.
Next time I come home (whenever that may be) I think I'll fly into the cities, hit Roch and D-town on my way down, and leave from Omaha. That way I can see everybody! We'll see how that works out.
Good to hear from you!
P.S. I got a cool one this time too: xband. Sounds like some new wave punk group.
The lights dim... the audience cheers and stomps in anticipation... a faint hum comes from the speakers, followed by the chain-smoking announcer. "Laaaadies and gentlemen... give a rowdy San Francisco welcome to... XBAND!!!" The first chord hits the crowd like a wave crashing into a rocky cliff, and a single spotlight shines down onto the...
...you know, I should write my blog in action-adventure fiction style. That would be more exciting.
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Elliot, at 9:30 PM
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