I have been on TV before, giving an impromptu interview to a local Oregon news channel on an abundance of cats in need of adoption. The director of the humane society in which I was working refused to go on camera because she wasn't wearing enough make-up. So it fell to me, in grubby scrubs and messy pony-tail, to have my unexpected TV debut. Don't even get me started on that one.
I only did it because I like cats and wanted them to find homes. When I watched the footage, I didn't sound too bad. I mean, I sounded at least as good as any sitting president or female vice presidential candidate. And I didn't mispronounce anything or say "youbetcha, doggone it." The news station even got my name right on the little banner on the bottom of the screen. It's always important for one's name to be correct.
And now I am psyched because I'm mentioned by name in the new Franz Ferdinand single. Not only are they one of my favorite bands, but they are apparently fans of mine, too. http://www.franzferdinand.co.uk/lucid-dreams/index.html
They obviously want to ring me up. Maybe I should start answering the phone.
I just downloaded "Lucid Dreams" from I-Tunes, and it is my favorite new song. (The I-tunes version doesn't have the retro vinyl scratchiness of the website.) Like the Arctic Monkey's "Balaclava", I liked it from the first notes. I usually take a few listens to get into a song, so when I like one immediately it is worth mentioning. So I'm mentioning it.
I also recently bought REM's latest album "Accelerate". In the olden days, back when I was a teenager and my music tastes counted in the world, I really liked their 80s and early 90s music, but they had pretty much lost me after "Monster". I still listen to their old stuff, but I figured they were one of those Rolling Stones kind of bands that just needed to retire.
Their new album received good reviews, so I decided to give them another shot. I'm glad I did, because the whole album is fun and catchy. It's more in the vein of their older stuff, but not repetitive.
So, if anyone cares about my music recommendations, there you go. Always look on the bright side of life. And eat Spam.
