Category Archives: Music

I’m Infected. Run far. But you don’t have to run fast.

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Julia Barrett

Some zombies are runners, some walkers, some crawlers. I’m a shuffler. Here’s my theory: My husband catches a virus. He puts on his sweats, a stocking cap and slippers and barely moves for an entire week.  I nurse him back … Continue reading →

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A great birthday or the end of the world as we know it.

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Julia Barrett

I’m not sure which. My husband’s birthday is 12/12/12.  So we’re spending a week, all of us, at a beach house.  Should be fun – games every night.  Good food, wine, maybe some bourbon (Jaye).  Just the family. Of course … Continue reading →

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One of the best movie scenes ever…

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Julia Barrett

along with one of the best songs ever, and the only time I’ve ever been able to stomach Will Farrell in a movie, Stranger Than Fiction: Whole Wide World, by Wreckless Eric – from way back in 1980. (Sorry about … Continue reading →

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Necessity is the Mother of Invention.

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Julia Barrett

Remember these guys?  I do. For some reason the video brings to mind a… human-sized hamster ball so I can go for a walk without risking an yellow jacket encounter.  What do you think?  Can you see me rolling down … Continue reading →

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Ten Thoughts About Wales

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Julia Barrett

1.  It was once covered by enormous glaciers and is therefore extremely fertile and folded.  Deep valleys and rugged, high mountains.  Perfect for climbing. 2.  Cold and wet and forested. 3.  Way off the beaten path. 4.  Welsh is the … Continue reading →

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