Happy 2011!

So far, so good.  Although poor Joe was sick last night, and we have to move our annual NY Day party to tomorrow.  We are fortunate the holidays fell on the weekend so we have an extra day to do this.  The in-laws brought a bug with them from Pennsylvania when they came for Christmas, and it's worked its way through the house.  I've managed to avoid it so far though.

So you might think the link to the Bruce Springsteen song is odd (Your Own Worst Enemy) on a Blog dedicated to friendship!  Here's the long story on the background on this:  When I had Daphne, I put away all of my adult things and completely immersed myself in her world.  I think I was overwhelmed and just wanted to get everything "right" for her.  I realized on some level that I was almost fading from myself, but I felt like it was an important (and temporary) sacrifice.  I didn't listen to any music except Toddler Favorites, Dan Zanes and Justin Roberts and watched no TV except Baby Einstein, Maisy, Kipper the Dog.  

One day I got my monthly subscription to Interview magazine, and saw this couple on the front (Jack and Meg White of the White Stripes).  I had absolutely no idea who they were or why they should be on the cover of Interview.  I realized with a jolt that I was starting to miss too much, and if I didn't want to be stuck forever in babyland, I'd better start trying to pay more attention to the cultural things I was missing out on.  I decided to subscribe again to Rolling Stone, and to pay more attention.  At about the same time I got my first iPod, and accessing music became so much easier and cheaper.

I was reading a review of Bruce Springsteen's album "Magic" and the reviewer mentioned that he was singing in the style of Roy Orbison which I couldn't imagine, so I checked out a few songs and wound up buying the entire CD.  It's actually quite good, and for whatever reason I really like the song "Your Own Worst Enemy".  There is something haunting but beautiful about it.  I think he wrote it in reference to the Bush Years (at least that's what it makes me think of).  And yes, he does sound a little like Roy - throaty, long notes and not just the short squeezed sounds typical for him.

The Jimmy Fallon link is truly priceless.  You must watch and comment (also features Springsteen, so watch the whole thing!)  Makes me wonder who out there is making good music with a conscience and a message - I honestly don't know.  I have a bunch of music buds (most from my college radio station days) on Facebook - perhaps I will post this question to them.  Any thoughts/suggestions?  What if Neil had just sung about whipping his hair?

Anyway, loving this Blogger thing!  Joe bought me a Mac for Mother's Day (LOVE IT) and I now have all my digital photos from when Daphne was first born (when we first got a digital).  I have uploaded pics of our many fun times together, so check out the Flickr link at the bottom.  Then, you can check out my other Flickr account if you want to drool over my Robbie Pattinson pics.  Nom nom nom.