Music for a cold, rainy day

I admit it, I was one of those nerdy girls who made mixed tapes for all the boys and girls I loved. Still do, only now I burn cds for them.

The power of music to communicate still overwhelms me. I listen to certain songs and am immediately reminded of various points in my life and the people with whom I shared those experiences.

It's funny, I was discussing with Rick a certain angsty-boy-band and suddenly had a strong reaction, a feeling of rage crept into my chest as I told him, "I hate that band." But why? In fact, that particular band reminded me of an arrogant guy I used to date who played their music non-stop. Ah-hah!

Another singer-songwriter's music reminds me of a smoky evening in a college bar, crowded around them at 3 am, sharing a pack of smokes. And another group, who shall remain nameless, of a trek across the Midwest with a collection of disfigured Barbies and a stranded St. Louis phone call.

You could say everyone has a soundtrack for their life. I'm curious, what would yours be?

As for me, I am going to make myself a mix for the day:

• What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• No Poetry - Gary Jules
• Goodbye - Patty Griffin
• Fish and Whistle - John Prine
• I Believe - Chris Isaak
• Is Jesus Your Pal - GusGus
• Paper Thin Walls - Modest Mouse
• I Can't Wait - The Sundays
• The Messenger - Dan Lanois
• Hard Times - EastMountainSouth
• Hole in the Bucket - Spearhead
• This is the Hour - Jimmy Rankin
• Goddamn HIV - Mary Gauthier
• The Other Man - Sloan
• Jolene - Dolly Parton
• Cello Song - Nick Drake
• Beautiful People - Rusted Root
• Song of Solomon - Kate Bush

Okay, now you....

jane