Music Monday | Space Oddity from Space!

This is an amazing cover of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" as filmed from the International Space Station by commander Chris Hadfield.  This was Hadfield's final video from the Space Station, as he heads home tomorrow.

And BONUS, this was the first music video ever filmed in outerspace! Very cool!

Daily Dose of CUTE

This baby goat is only affirming the dream of owning a little goat farm one day! Goat cheese, anyone??

Music Mondays | Steve Martin + Edie Brickell

This weekend, I went to a lovely going away shindig for my friend Amanda who is making the big jump from KC to Portland.  I will miss her tons, but can't wait to visit!!

During the festivities, we had a fun little discussion about new music.  Y'all, I had NO idea Steve Martin just put out an album in collaboration with Edie Brickell!  You know... Edie Brickell of "What I Am" fame?? Here's a nice clip of her on Letterman in 1988 to refresh your memory:

Well, this new album entitled Love Has Come For You has Steve Martin showing off his banjo skills with Edie killing it on the vocals.  It's such a great little bluegrass treat from two great talents. And now, in an effort to bring this story full circle, here's a recent Letterman performance of "When You Get To Asheville" of the new album:

Marfa, TX | Camp Bosworth

So, you may have heard of Marfa, TX because of this little gem...

Yep, it's the little town with the Prada store art installation (the store is actually never open). In addition to this quirky foray into Land Art, the town of Marfa, TX has become quite the artist enclave. You can watch a recent 60 Minutes piece on the town here.

One of the art galleries featured in the 60 Minutes vignette was the artwork of Camp Bosworth - I was told to watch out for them, since he used to be roommates with my cousin back in his Dallas days. Well, excuse my language - but his shit is dyn-o-mite!  Check out these gun carvings that double as bars...

I also found his online shop of great little art pieces here. There are a few I might be able to afford!  Here are some of my faves:

 

Adding Marfa, TX to the travel list pronto!

Ship my pants!

Clever little ad on this Friday afternoon...

Music Mondays | Pokey Lafarge & The South City Three

Saturday night, the hubby and I had the great pleasure of catching Pokey Lafarge & The South City Three live here in Kansas City!  Such an amazing bluegrass band!  The lead singer has such a unique voice - it reminds me of a different time. 

Have a listen and tell me you don't suddenly want to go back to the 1920s to drink a little moonshine!

Music Mondays | New JT...Finally.

It's about freaking time!  I've been waiting for a new album from Justin Timberlake for QUITE a while. Remember when Sexy Back used to be your jaaaaaaaaaam?  Yeah, me too.  Barely.  But hot damn, those were good days.

Thank the good Lord he just released a new single featuring Jay-Z called Suit & Tie.  The intro is a little weird, so give it thirty seconds.  JT definitely hits his groove.  Now, where's the full album? I've been patient enough.

Gift Guide: The Animal Lover

I'm sure everyone is smack-dab in the middle of their Holiday shopping!  I know I am.  I'm currently in the middle of reading this amazing non-fiction book about the history of the Ostrich, and it is fascinating!  This book gave me the idea of pulling together a few great gift ideas for the animal lover in your life.

 

First, I'll start with the book I'm reading - Dreambirds by Rob Nixon.  This book was really popular back in the late nineties/early 2000s.  You can tell by how many cheap used copies you can find on Amazon : ). Dreambirds chronicles the effect ostriches have had on fashion and culture throughout the centuries, along with stories of the "Plume Boom" and "Feather Mansions" in South Africa. Nixon also uses the history of ostriches to share some of his autobiography about growing up with an immigrant family in South Africa. This really is one of the best books I've read in quite a while!

Also, I am loving these photographs from The Animal Print Shop!  I'm usually adoring the baby animal prints for the nursery of the kid we will probably have some day, but this buffalo print just blows me away.  I think it would look so stunning above a bed or couch.  Also, they have a nice little Holiday Sale going on!

And next on the reading list, which I also think would make a great gift, is a book called The Elephant Whisperer: My Life with the Herd in the African Wild by Lawrence Anthony.  Lawrence Anthony rescued and rehabilitated elephants on his wildlife preserve in South Africa.  He and the animals were so in tune.  When he passed away this year, multiple herds of elephants could sense the loss and they traveled miles across the preserve to Anthony's home where they remained for days to mourn. Aren't animals amazing?

Another great gift would be a donation to Heifer International.  Buying a goat or heifer for a family in need helps a family be more self-reliant by providing food and milk for years. I wholeheartedly agree this company's view on sustainability and charity.  I'm sure any animal lover would appreciate this gift of giving!

Thankful for Love.

In honor of Thanksgiving (and everyday, really), I'd like to say how all thanks and joy boils down to love.  Simply, LOVE. This interview of a Brooklyn couple, which was later turned into an adorable video by Story Corps, is incredibly touching. 

It reminds me that all anyone ever wants is to love and be loved.  So, I hope this inspires you to spread the love this holiday season, and always.  But get ready... it's a tearjerker.

Danny & Annie

from StoryCorps on Vimeo.

Music Mondays | Sufjan Stevens + Christmas!

Ok, y'all... I know it isn't even Thanksgiving yet.  But Sufjan Stevens recently came out with a new Christmas album called Silver & Gold, and it's full of classics!  But with a Sufjan twist, of course.

Here's a little sample: