From Orcas Island to Iceland, I listened to lots of great music last week. My post about Car Seat Headrest reminded me to listen to Naked Giants, which led to another Doe Bay band, Animal Eyes. Then my husband discovered Nytt Land, which led to Skálmöld and Samaris. More about each of these below the fold.
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Music I Liked – Naked Giants, Animal Eyes, Nytt Land, Skálmöld, Samaris
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The Tree is the View
I love this giant tree across the street from my house. It reminds me of the camphor tree in My Neighbor Totoro.
Every time the house has changed hands I’ve held my breath in terror. There is something in human nature that makes us want to cut down all the trees when we take over new land. Especially here in Seattle, when even a sliver of water makes people break laws to “improve the view.” In their minds, the view never includes the foreground, which usually consists of denuded hillsides and ugly rooftops once the trees are gone.
So far, each new owner has taken good care of this big, beautiful tree. I’m so grateful that my neighbors understand the tree is the view. I wish more people did.
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Lachesis’ Allotment
I never knew the names of the Fates in Greek mythology until I saw the new musical, String, at Village Theatre last month. Lachesis is the middle sister who allots each of us our life’s length of thread. A few days later, I was offered a review copy of the book, Lachesis’ Allotment, by Diana R.A. Morris. I had to check it out. Read More
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Managing the Militia – Constitution Article 1 §8.16
Article 1 §8.16 of the Constitution is about Congress’ power over militias. It is the second of two “Militia Clauses.” I suspect that having militias in the Constitution is a big deal. You know, like almost everything in the Constitution.
Democracy. It seems boring until it falls apart. That’s why I’m studying the Constitution, one clause at a time. I’m up to Article 1 §8.16. Read More
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Music I Liked – Batushka, Car Seat Headrest
I thought I had a bunch of stuff to share this week. But I only remember what I write down. When I checked my notes, I only had two: Batushka and Car Seat Headrest.