PopTodd

Just had my library order up this one for me. Not exactly light summer reading. I actually have been pretty burned out on Holocaust-related stories, since they've been shoved down my throat since childhood all throughout my religious school education. (It was a big part of the curriculum at my Reform Jewish temple.) But this story just intrigues me.

Saturday night. Hope to meet some of you there.

I am really excited for this one. Their last album would have been a top 5 of last year, had I heard it soon enough.

who cares? any excuse.

Agreed. It's nice to drop the jaded thing and just feel good for a little while.

(that one with no name on it it The Irenes - Live at Young Camelot. It's a young Chicago punk/garage band that will be appreciated by fans of The Strokes and the first Kings of Leon record.)

"The Immigrant Song" popped up on my iTunes this morning and I had to crank it… LOUD!

Just watched the first season of Derek. The title character is, in all honesty, the most likable character in the history of TV. Maybe in the history of any fiction that I have ever encountered. Absolutely love him. And love the show. Can't wait for season 2 on Netflix. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2616280/?ref_=nv_sr_1

Took my son to the Anime Central convention just outside of Chicago. ("A-Cen" in Rosemont.) This was our third year and, as always, we had a great time. Watched all the people in their elaborate costumes, discovered a couple of new manga series and picked up an interesting-looking anime, which I am sure we will dig. After, we stopped at his favorite restaurant--in River Grove--and had a killer Italian meal. An amazing day. I love hanging with that kid when I get him away from his brother.

It's been a while since I've heard it. But I think that you have no need to apologize. That is a great pop record.

I like the JSBX in small doses, only. It's a bit too much of a schtick. But, at the same time, I can totally appreciate it. And, when I'm in the right mood, I can even dig it.

For a while, I had a hard time listening to Summerteeth any more. I just listened to it so much that I burnt out on it. It's been a while though. I should put it back on again sometime soon.

He seems like an awesome guy. Like a good friend's weird uncle who you can't help but love, because he is just so sweet and uniquely cool.

Speaking of Beefheart: Not a fan. (Getting back on topic, as well.)

Nice! Listening to Watt (solo) right now. It would be awesome to hear some Watt stories from Ed. Touring with that guy had to be a total trip.