Update 2: Because of Apple's desperate drive to rid the world of all things Microsoft, one pc at a time, I'm enduring a technical challenge that is greater than usual. I"ve called in a couple of noble Jedi Knights to do battle with these nepharious creatures, while Yoda and Obi-wan stand guard with me. Hopefully by tomorrow we'll emerge victorious. May the best creature win!

Update 1: Due to a technical glitch I'm not able to comment on 99% of sites, so I'm lurking. Yes, I'm a voyeur extraordinare! Hopefully I can spend some time with some apple experts and fix the issue by tonite. If things begin to look bad I'll resort to emailing. It's either that or reading some more on String Theory, so lets see which side of me wins: the humorous or the intellectual. You know what th Blues song says: You can't keep a Good woman down.

"Oh yes, he done gone and done me wrong baby!" It's all Q's fault. Q being the Quicktime/iTunes download that corrupted some of my registry files, forced itself on my poor virginal and unsuspecting laptop, without the opportunity of protest or a gasp. As a result, I'm now suffering from MAJOR technical ills and I'm unable to run the applets/plugins needed to comment on various blogging platforms, or to listen to my music or watch videos (damned iTunes), in order to bring you this week's musical selection. Lucky for me, I was able to visit this master digital spinner and lo and behold, he - like me, was feeling the blues! Different kinda blues, but blues nevertheless.

So go on over and have a listen to 2 of my favorite blues artists amongst the other greats. They are great for when your heart has been trodden upon. At his site you'll find:
Muddy Waters rousing the house with Mannish Boy, and
Nina Simone singing I Fell For You.

Thanks Daz'd. Hope you & your wife are feeling better!

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I usually get inspiration from other artists, in particular musicians. Burlap to Cashmere (B2C) is one group that I still wish would make it big onto the music scene. They're a local band that has played across the country, but has yet to break through onto the music scene. I first came across their music one night when I was walking past The Bitter End and was so enthralled by their music that I paid and went in to hear them play. I enjoyed every song they played. Later they announced they were going on tour as the opening act for Jars of Clay. I'm still hoping they'll produce more songs as I love their music. Below you'll find a video and links to a few of their songs on youtube.

The video is an acoustical version of B2C's Treasures in Heaven. This is one of my favorites. I hope you like it too.

Link to "Eileen's Song"
Link to "Basic Instructions"

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Sarah, in the extended entry you'll find the group's bio which was posted by Disney Records, the group's record label, and below you'll find the video you requested, the Jonas Brothers singing Year 3000 from their debut album - It's About Time. Whatever you do, don't drool on my screen, Okay?

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There was a moment this week that I came to the realization that this blog, and you my dear readers, have helped me get through some of the toughest times in my life. There's a select few of you who have even helped carry me in my darkest moments, so that I may continue on this path called life. Not only do you guys complete my circle of life, but you heal & nurture me back to health when I find myself bruised and battered by life's challenges. I am the person I am because of all of you.

Below is one of the songs I used for my presentation, I chose it because it tells the story of what you all mean to me, and it was my way of bringing you with me on that special night. Thank you for your support and for being in my life.

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It's Fashion Week in NYC, and for those of us who used to work the runway and were called "hangers", its simply a painful reminder of that life. I think this video encapsulates better than any post I could write, what it was like for me during that period. The lessons I learned back then: you can only live a lie for so long before it begins to destroy your psyche & soul. Self-love and inner peace can only be attained from within and not by wearing, attaining, seeking something outside of ourselves.

Having learned that lesson well, I will deliver a speech with confidence and a centered and calm inner spirit (as main speaker) during a gala dinner fundraiser this evenng. The other 2 speakers and presenter are a prominent TV personaility, a broadway actress and a tv/movie actress. [Colin owes me big time for this favor!] I met the movie actress last Fri during a dry run and she was a scared, insecure bundle of nerves, that kept seeking approval and wanted to be admired. I really felt for her because I've been there. It's an industry of externals which have to be perfect.

Anyway, the first 12 sec. of this video by Evanescence is an intro, not a gag, so please watch it, its only 3 min.

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I"ll be busy over the next few days so I decided to leave something up for your entertainment pleasure while I'm away. I came across this eclectic Music site where you can listen to new, rising, and independent recording artists share their incredible talents.

Two artists I reccommend you listen to are:

First there is Skye, who sings beautiful rhythmic ballads. My favorite is entitled Love Show which happened to be featured this past week on Grey's Anatomy. While you're at her site you should also listen to What's Wrong With Me Follow the "Media" navigation link at the top to get access to the songs.

Then we have the celtic beauty, Aya Peard, whose song, This Mess takes celtic music in a slightly different direction than most are used to.

Because I love music so much I thought I just might make this a regular feature here and dedicate the songs each week to a different deployed servicemen as a show of support and thank you for all they do. Let me know what you think!

My thanks go to Dazd & Confuzd for the idea. His playlist on this post, reminded me how much I loved being a DJ. I was lucky enough to be one of the few women in NYC, who actually had a following on Thursday nights at Danceteria. Dazd, those memories brought a smile to my face and inspired this section. If you still want to fulfill your dream of being a dj let me know and I can make a few suggestions on how you can go about it.

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