Balance her between your eyes
It's hard to say how much time is left; it's always been hard. We didn't talk about it directly, but I know my mom didn't think she'd...
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Sara
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
I stood out in the night In an empty field and I called your name.
I don’t stand out all night in empty fields & call your name no more. Music has always been the most effective, meaningful way I’ve found...
Sara
- Jun 2, 2020
- 1 min
You’ll say that it’s no big deal, But It's The Shake In Your Voice That Gives Away How You Feel.
I’ve been building a soundtrack for heartbreak over the past few days but can’t get past 3 songs and so I’ve just been listening to them...
Sara
- Mar 3, 2017
- 8 min
Winter Seeds
This is going to be a harder blog to write. So, I suffer from depression. This is not a new thing, if I’m being honest. It’s probably...
Sara
- Jan 8, 2017
- 4 min
Liner Notes for a Year, p. 2
As I mentioned in my previous post, I put together my annual “Year in Review” CD and wanted to put together some liner notes for this...
Sara
- Jan 2, 2017
- 3 min
Liner Notes for a Year, p. 1
As is now a tradition, whenever I put together my Christmas packages I also make a little “year in review” CD that highlights all the...
Sara
- May 17, 2016
- 2 min
An open letter to the morning radio DJ on XPN.
**I initially shared this this morning on XPN’s Facebook page, but it’s still awaiting moderation. (Probably because I said “fuck” in the...
Sara
- Dec 31, 2015
- 10 min
Soundtrack of a Year
I’ve put together these annual mixtapes for some time now, in one form or another. Some years I focus on particular seasons, others are...
Sara
- Aug 10, 2015
- 1 min
All that matters is who is open chested and who has coagulated
I know this is going to sound like another “I Heart Iceland” post, but I have to say, I really admire Björk for this. So I can only...
Sara
- Jun 10, 2015
- 4 min
Tips on Traveling in Iceland, Part 3: What to Listen To (And Where to Buy It!)
I gotta admit, this is one of the posts about my trip that I’ve been most excited to write, mainly because discovering new music is a...
Sara
- Mar 4, 2014
- 1 min
Don’t worry if it’s a cold night, because we all go up in flames
Rome was beautiful, but the week of blue skies and breezy days has made coming back to the cold, grey landscape even more challenging....
Sara
- Jan 17, 2014
- 1 min
Moment of Zen: Northern Soul Radio
How did I not know about this–a 24-hour soul/R&B station playing the lesser-known hits of the era–until now? Although I could be sad my...
Sara
- Jan 16, 2014
- 2 min
For now I am winter.
January is a tough month, one that seems to lose its purpose after its first day. Growing up in an Italian-American household, we at...
Sara
- Oct 2, 2013
- 2 min
It’s a fragile thing, this life we lead…
I’m 30, and at this stage in my life, I thought being greatly affected by a Pearl Jam song was a thing in my past. Sure, I still love...
Sara
- Aug 2, 2013
- 1 min
The Lines Might Be Blurred, But One Thing Is Clear…. (Moment of Zen)
I’m not generally a fan of Jimmy Fallon’s comedy, but what he’s done with the musical portion of his show is brilliant. I love how he...
Sara
- Aug 1, 2013
- 1 min
Getting back into the swing of things… Moment of Zen
I was recently sent this cover, performed by friend of a friend, and I was pretty impressed with it. “This would make a great Moment of...
Sara
- Apr 6, 2013
- 2 min
The Beat Goes On
The benefits of using music as therapy for Alzheimer’s patients are pretty well documented, but seeing the complete transformation that...
Sara
- Mar 25, 2013
- 1 min
This time machine runs on an AC/DC current.
Funny how some songs bring back particular memories so clearly: Every time I hear “You shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC, I remember...
Sara
- Mar 20, 2013
- 3 min
Preserve Your Memories; They’re All That’s Left You
A few nights ago, my brother, his wife, me, and D all sat around their kitchen table, eating dinner together and shooting the shit. It...
Sara
- Feb 3, 2013
- 2 min
What the Dali, yo?
So, I recently read how Dali illustrated Alice in Wonderland as part of a limited edition print run, and I was instantly intrigued. I’ve...
Sara
- Jan 10, 2013
- 1 min
Spring Flings
By far one of my favorite weather phenomenons is unusually warm, spring-like weather in January. I love how those days manage to break up...
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