Welcome, July! I think it's going to be a down-tempo month full of long hikes, paper cups with balsamic caramel ice cream, old movies at the Roxie, and piled-up copies of The New Yorker in the park. My weekend was gorgeous & leisurely, and the only unattractive spot involved a bit of drama in the "Antiques by the Bay Faire" parking lot. Cars starting honking and thoughts of "uh-o, something isn't right here!!" led me to pulling over and discovering a half-bent traffic cone firmly wedged in the space between the front tire and my car's frame. I tugged at it. Nothing happened. I drove my car a few feet down the road, got out and pulled on it again. The cone didn't budge—the grumpus!
Incredulousness quickly set in—what should I do? Well, boys know about cars & fixing things. Who do I call? My dad? ... damn. My boyfriend? Nope, no boyfriend. I am single and alone and stuck with an inoperable car and a partially-eaten traffic cone that's trying to ruin my life. "LIZ!!! Is it possible to get through a day without some sort of self-imposed ridiculousness?"
Le sigh.
A string of cars passed, every single one containing bemused human faces in judgment of my calamity. After 15 minutes of blushing, grease stains, cursing, and rigorous attempts at prying the cone from my vehicle's firm grip, it suddenly dislodged and found freedom—violated, warped & dejected to the tune of my relieved sighs.
It was a messy divorce. For this, I am sorry. I know you will never be the same, orange traffic cone: THE OFFICIAL PLAYLIST.
Summerland - The Woodlands | purchase
Fools - The Dodos | purchase
Outside this Car, the End of the World - Le Loup | purchase
Orange Wedge - The Chemical Brothers | purchase
The Twist - Frightened Rabbit | purchase
Stacked Crooked - The New Pornographers | purchase
For the Damaged - Blonde Redhead | purchase
Poor Bastard - Lambchop| purchase
You Are Free - Mates of State
Sorry is for You - Damien Jurado | purchase
God Made the Automobile - Iron & Wine | purchase
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Hahaha- love the story and am very excited about the playlist!
Posted by: Jillian | July 06, 2009 at 09:26 AM
excellent choices~!
thank you, I enjoy your blog immensely.
:)
Posted by: MsBo | July 06, 2009 at 10:48 AM
i enjoy your blog immensely too! please don't stop posting beautiful beats... you can still keep design on the sidelines ;)
thanks for adding extra spring in my step with your soundtracks
:)
Posted by: lulu | July 07, 2009 at 07:24 AM
Thx so much everyone - glad you like the playlist! xo.
Posted by: me | July 07, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Very happy about the playlist, not so happy about the traffic cone. But it did make for an interesting story, no?
Posted by: Kim | July 07, 2009 at 01:49 PM
I love a good playlist! please please more playlists inspired by daily events. SOLID.
Posted by: Lillie | July 16, 2009 at 08:59 PM