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He and Spencer play on it as well.

The forthcoming posthumous Pops Staples record produced by Jeff Tweedy. Streaming here.

I couldn't agree more. Such a great record from start to finish.

"Selma"

Re-watching the Ken Burns Civil War documentary.

This was absolutely amazing:

"Salvage the Bones" by Jesmyn Ward

One of the hall of famers I'd always wanted to meet and one of my all-time favorite players. What a class act and a great ambassador for baseball. Godspeed, Mr. Cub.

"Birdman." I think I need to see it at least once more to understand what I just saw.

"The Iron Lady" with Meryl Streep.

Shovels & Rope

Saw "American Sniper" last night. It was so intense that I needed a drink to sleep afterward.

Streaming here

I'll add to my original post that I'd like to be more outgoing and meet more new friends...here and in the world.

Here ya go: http://insidemovies.ew.com/2015/01/08/mavis-trailer-sxsw/

Same here. Hopefully in Chicago!

Same here. Can't wait. And I dare anyone to watch the trailer without wanting to hug her afterward.

(1) To move to and to make a new life and career for myself in Chicago (I've been working on this for two years); and (2) For this year to be better than the last.

Thanks, kidsmoke, and I wish the same to you and to everyone here. And thanks to everyone for the warm responses. I really needed them.

I admit it was difficult to put that out there, but it was a huge relief after I did. I've always believed that one can never have too many friends, so if I can make a few here that would be nice. Thanks for the kind words and wishes. Here's to a great new year for all of us.

Thanks for the well-wishes, y'all, and Happy New Year!