TV and music, TV and music

So, I’m sitting here at work listening to my iPod shuffle through all thirty-four of the songs on Sarah Harmer’s albums (with the exception of Songs for Clem), and it is nice. I remember the first time I was exposed to her music. It was some time last fall, I’d just been released from a relationship and needed something to calm my nerves. That something ended up being Sarah Harmer’s All of Our Names, an album that can transform the thoughts and temperament of its listeners and the world around them. In a way listening to it reminds me of the time I got an MRI, only there were no annoying clicks or bangs to distract. When Sarah’s music is on I can lay still and let my mind be searched and checked for anything that might bear my health ill will. It feels like, especially with the above mentioned album, you are surrounded on all sides by a solid warm light beckoning you to sleep a slow, deep sleep. Buying this album was like a drool nap on the couch, the best of its kind slowly and softly surprising you when there’s not a lot going on in the world around you.

I know that what I’m saying is pretty vague. I haven’t spent a single word on any one of her songs, and shouldn't I do that if I want to recommend an album? I’m sure I will at some point, but right now I just want to tell you that I love her music.

On a completely different note; Laura and I recently watched the first season of Rome together. I’d already watched the whole thing while I was in Ecuador this summer, but I was looking forward to watching it at home too. I’m happy to say though that Laura really liked the show. I could tell that she was getting swept up in the drama when she called Attia a few choice names. It was also nice to see that she was conflicted when Caesar was murdered. She’d said that it was sad, but I could tell that there was part of her that understood that Brutus et al didn’t have a whole lot of choice. We were both really disappointed when we realized that we wouldn’t be able to watch the second season for a while, since we don’t have HBO. But then I found out a few minutes ago that since we just got digital cable we’ll have access to HBO on demand. Put more plainly, Laura belle and I will be watching Rome whenever we like. (whispers) Nice.

I think my next blog will actually be more on both of these things.

Grace and Peace,
Jared