Today while I was riding my bike I noticed two guys playing Frisbee Golf (there’s a course in the park by our house.) One of them somehow tossed his to where it landed on its side, rolling across the terrain and then across the street. He had to walk toward me to get it, so I stopped. I thought that since I promised to notice something on every bike ride, this was my chance. As Scott got closer to me I decided to talk to him (which is how I found out his name.) Here’s how the conversation went:
Me: Hey, I’ve always wanted to see inside one of those Frisbee Golf bags. Can I take a picture of it?
Scott: Disc. DISC Golf. But sure – go ahead.
He opened up the bag and I snapped a picture.
Me: Oh yeah. Disc.
Scott (holding up Hello Kitty): I always find interesting things here. I’m going to take this home and put it on Ariel.
Me: Who’s Ariel?
Scott: My car.
Me: Your car’s name is Ariel? (I figured maybe he likes The Little Mermaid.)
Scott: AriAL. As in antenna.
Me: Ohhhh…
We exchanged good wishes for a great evening, and went our separate ways.
Without further ado here’s today’s playlist. I never cease to be amazed at how many experiences and memories music evokes.
1. Barricades of Heaven – Jackson Browne (I love the live album this is on: Solo Acoustic Vol. 1)
2. Scenes From An Italian Restaurant – Billy Joel (Just so you know, I don’t like much of anything he released after about the early 80’s. Anything before then, however, I typically love.)
3. Breakfast in America – Supertramp (The rhythm on this one always reminds me of a soldier marching with arms and legs in sync.)
4. Say Hello, Wave Goodbye – David Gray
5. Gravity – Sara Bareilles (The first time I heard this song, our son Brandon played it in the car when he picked us up from the airport. I liked it okay, but when I saw a dance about addiction that was choreographed to the song, I fell in love with it. The dance is a-m-a-z-i-n-g. The choreographer, Mia Michaels, made the guy the addiction and the girl the addicted. If you happen to have walked down that dark road – either as the one who has a chemical dependency or the one who loves someone who has one – this will blow you away. Every time I watch it I marvel at how tragically beautiful it is. You can see it here. Be sure and pay attention to their faces.)
6. Dream On – Glee Cast (I wouldn’t call myself a full-fledged Gleek, but I watch the show. And I LIKE it. Of course I like Aerosmith's version better, but I'm not in charge of the shuffle, now, am I?)
7. Crash Into Me – Dave Matthews Band
8. Drunkard’s Prayer – Over The Rhine (Such a great love song. First lines: “You’re my water/you’re my wine/you’re my whiskey from time to time/You’re the aching/on my bones/all the nights I sleep alone.”)
9. One of Us – Joan Osborne (I’ve always liked this song; it’s got a raw edge.)
10. Paradise Hotel – Eliza Gilkyson (Beautiful. Just beautiful.)
11. Blue Mind – Alexi Murdoch
12. Because I Told You So – Jonatha Brooke (The one and only time I was in Portland, a friend and I went downtown to get coffee before driving back to her house in Corvallis. We stopped at a big Starbucks that had an amphitheater behind it. While I was paying for my coffee I noticed a sign that had the names of musicians scribbled on it; it was a list of who was playing that day. I did a double-take when I saw Jonatha’s name. “Jonatha Brooke is playing here?” I asked. "Yes," the barista replied. “Today?” I said in disbelief. "Yes," she said again. Jonatha Brooke plays at Starbucks?? Still blows me away. Unfortunately we weren’t able to stay for the show because we would’ve had to wait about 4 hours, and we had to get on the road. Anyway, this song is on Ten Cent Wings, which is an older album but one of my faves.)
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