“California” by Phantom Planet

Day 69: “Listen to the song “California” by Phantom Planet. What does it make you think of?” I have never heard of this one. Oh, it sounds vaguely familiar, but not really. It is from the 2002 album The Guest. What is really funny is that actor Jason Schwartzman was on drums until 2003 and […]

#629 American Music Club – California

American Music Club is not a band I have ever listened to before today. They were instrumental in slowcore genre. Slowcore is known for bleak lyrics, downbeat melodies, slower tempos and minimalist arrangements. Oh great, some more depressing music. California is their third album. This album is not on Spotify, which is ridiculous. The first song “Firefly” bordered […]

#139 Crosby, Stills And Nash

I had hoped that I would never have to listen to David Crosby sing again. I really do not care about hearing about his love of three-way sex. But here he is again in another group. Crosby, Stills And Nash released their debut self-titled album in 1969. I noticed that there are a few groups […]

Parc de la Tête d’Or Part 2

Sorry, but i have been packing because i am moving again. i will try to post more photos as i travel. More about the park, Parc de la Tête d’Or. If you visit Lyon, you must spend a day in this park. There are so many trees from around the world in this park. Great […]

Living With Others

It is difficult to live with others, especially if the others are males. i have lived alone for the past 10 years, which was something new for me. In the U.S. i lived with my family (but only because i had no choice) and then when i became of age, actually before then, i lived […]