uncool2pillow

As an independent?

Ours was fairly efficient. Once the results left the precinct?? I think we will rightfully lose our first in the nation status. Sorry, everybody.

Today, I am anxiously awaiting my neighborhood caucus. Tomorrow, a day off and all the flights in Des Moines will be departures.

So damn good

A good day for the new DBT release. Thoughts and Prayers When the carnage was over you could hear the cellphones ringing You could smell gunpowder in the air And on the bloody ground the LEDs were blinking Deliver us from evil, thoughts and prayersThey're lined up on the playground, their hands all in the air See it on our news feed and we cry out in despair They're counting up the casualties, everyone's choosing sides There's always someone to blame, never anywhere to hideThoughts and prayers Thoughts and prayersThis white noise in my head, I think I need a filter A pressure valve to keep

Current feeling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtVyl402W5s

I liked Lizzo. I liked Usher, but thought the Prince tribute could have been better.

WOOT! Des Moines!

Thanks for sharing that. Definitely adds some nuance to the situation.

The mind reels!

According to Wikipedia, she refused to testify in the criminal trial. That led to the dismissal of charges. A civil case was settled out of court. I can't blame a woman for not wanting to subject herself to the kind of cross-examination that would come from the type of defense attorneys Kobe could afford. Again, I don't mean to drag everybody down or shit on the dead, it's just most of the adulation I've seen poured out is so pure.

Like these photos so much more than when I saw them on my phone. Good stuff, as usual.

I am shocked at how little his rape allegation story is receiving as part of his obituary. A friend brought it up on Facebook and was slammed by people who were indignant about the Kavanaugh appointment. I don't get it. IIRC, the evidence against Bryant was pretty strong.

I have my reasons.

I thoroughly enjoyed The Two Popes. I would describe it as charming, except there are some harrowing scenes showing Fancis as a young Jesuit trying to navigate the Argentinian dictatorship and making some horrible decisions/compromises.

Raconteurs had a great set on the latest ACL. Brendan Benson looked like he walked off the set of a Tommy Tutone video or something. Very early MTV Vive with his wardrobe and hair.

I vaguely remember hearing of Uncle Tupelo and thinking, "That's a great name for a band." I think they played an event here in Des Moines for the Drake Relays. Then, when they split, I remember reading reviews of A.M. and Trace that reminded me of when Husker Du broke up and Bob Mould released Workbook (my favorite LP of all time) and Grant Hart released Intolerance. I bought them both. I played A.M. a bit more. Then Being There made Wilco one of my favorite bands.

He had some ups and downs in his life, losing his daughter and wife in quick succession. He did, it seems to me, hit a sweet spot in fame. Widely regarded as the best drummer in rock, if he took off his hat, he could probably walk past many of his biggest fans without being recognized. RIP. Sorry I never saw him live.

So the show was about an hour and a half?

Really?? At this point I assume you're at 24/7. Can't listen to more than that.

Based on Wilco's year-end recommendation, I am listening to Arthur Russell's Iowa Dream. I was interested since I live in Iowa. I don't ever remember hearing of him before. Turns out he died in 1992. I am really surprised to learn of this gap in my musical knowledge. Great, great stuff!

Couldn't agree more. Someone recommended it to me. I watched 10 minutes and gave up. I watched a couple of movies on a flight Tuesday: John Wick 3. Parts were fun, but the action scenes are getting really reptetive. I will most likely skip the inevitable (and strongly hinted at) #4. Also watched Blinded by the Light. I good, but short of great, movie. Directed by the director of Bend it Like Beckham which is still a favorite of mine. Doesn't live up to it, but seriously fun.

I know we don't post them up here, but go out and look for the videos of Wilco and Robyn together. They're great.

1. Hamilton Soundtrack - Various 2. Southeastern - Jason Isbell 3. Burn Something Beautiful - Alejandro Escovedo 4. Star Wars - Wilco 5. The Next Day - David Bowie 6. American Man - The Yawpers 7. American Band - Drive By Truckers 8. Cuz I Love You - Lizzo 9. Ode to Joy - Wilco 10. Blackstar - David Bowie Honorable Mention Sunshine Rock, Patch the Sky, Beauty & Ruin, Silver Age - Bob Mould Something More Than Free, The Nashville Sound - Jason Isbell Dirty Computer - Janelle Monae The Crossing, Big Station, Street Songs of Love - Alejandro Escovedo A Sailor's Guide to Earth, Sound & F