Music

My dog has fleas

On the first day of every new year, I write out a list of goals on the front page of my journal. I always attempt to hit a multitude of topics and try to not make the goal too general, like “be happy” or “cook more.” In 2011, I decided I needed to learn a craft and chose to be a balloon artist. You can read all about that adventure

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All I want for Christmas: Volume 4

Dear Santa, I’m sure you are wondering why Michael Bublé’s Christmas album isn’t on my wish list. That’s because it actually came out in October and I waiting patiently for December ripped it open the minute my friend Keri presented it to me weeks ago. Oh how I’ve loved every single song Santa! You can imagine my ELATION when I discovered that Mr. Bublé will be hosting his very own

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Recently added

IHGB reader Linda emailed me a long time ago suggesting I periodically share my latest iTunes purchases.  I thought this was a superb idea.  Thank you Linda!  It is without further adieu I give you my latest greatest favorites: 1.  “Turn to Stone” by Ingrid Michaelson Take a look at this YouTube video and you’ll understand why I purchased this song.  The only question is why it took me so

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Then sings my soul

Four months ago, I wrote a post (SEE HERE) about the various live shows I had attended so far in 2011. Go on. I encourage you to click that link above and just marvel at the wonder that is Billy Currington and Harry Connick, Jr. They are sooooooo pretty. And talented. At the end, I teased you about how I was going to see New Kids on the Block, encouraging

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Three musically related things I’ve been meaning to share

1. Christopher J. Hanke’s abs Lord have mercy. You all remember my friend Christopher, right? He’s in the hit Broadway show How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying . He will be performing on the Tony’s this weekend, but sadly, his abs will not be making an appearance. Thank goodness I can freeze frame his Broadway.com video blog and exchange the picture above with the marine winner from my

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