« Reasons why I'm glad to be home... | Main | Lyrics »
September 11, 2006
Thoughts for the Week
Well this ended up being a rather strange post, including a mix of serious and not so serious things.
School...
Yikes...school has started, it's the second week and I'm behind already. So much for resolutions to have all my reading finished before class. I hope no teachers are reading this! Perhaps I should stop blogging and go write my abstracts.
Wine...
I just found my new favorite wine last night (which could also be a reason why schoolwork isn't getting finished). It's a Woodbridge Ranch Cabernet Sauvingnon.
Music...
This is probably old news if you're a Nickel Creek fan. If not, I feel it my duty to inform you:
Dearest Listener,
After seven years of extensive touring in support of three records (seventeen years as a band), we've decided to take a break of indefinite length at the end of 2007 to preserve the environment we've sought so hard to create and to pursue other interests. It has been a pleasure to write, record, and perform for you through the years and we'd like to heartily thank you for your invaluable contribution to our musical lives.
Yours,
Nickel Creek
(Sean, Sara, and Chris)
What will I do without my favorite band? Can you still call them your favorite band if they're not together anymore? I've been listening to new mix CDs and Pandora internet radio in hopes to fill the void.
Today...
Well perhaps this should have gone first, but my thoughts have been on the events that happened in 2001 today. I usually think of the Alan Jackson song, "where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day" I was walking across campus with a friend whose brother-in-law worked at the Pentagon, thankfully he was fine. I guess I'll always remember where I was. My thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the events of September 11, especially those back in Maryland.
| By Claire | 8:21 PM
Comments
hi claire-
thanks for informing us about Nickel Creek. I actually became a big fan of them all because you left your cds in my car last summer and i began listening to the nickel creek one a lot. (sorry again about the delay in returning the cds to you :) ). Since then i have actually bought 2 of their cds. anyway, i wanted to let you know how you've influenced my musical tastes!
have a good week!
meg
Posted by: megnorris at September 11, 2006 9:56 PM
I was in class in St. Louis. Someone burst through the door without acknowledging the teacher (Bryan Chapell) and told us all. I'll never forget it.
Posted by: Willy at September 12, 2006 8:39 AM
in the absence of nickel creek, you might enjoy following chris thile's newest musical endeavor.. his new cd is quite good.. it's a bit more traditional for those of you who care, one way or the other.. http://myspace.com/christhile
i might also recommend the duhks, a similarly high energy, superbly talented, acoustic band.. http://www.duhks.com/
Posted by: lindsey at September 20, 2006 10:38 PM
meg, i'm glad you've enjoyed nickel creek! although i probably have to credit lindsey for introducting me to them along with other phenomenal bands like eddie from ohio, redbird and now the duhks!
lindsey i listened to the duhks on myspace last night while i should have been studying and i love them!
for those interested check out - www.myspace.com/theduhks
Posted by: Claire at September 21, 2006 6:04 PM