It's Good Friday today, and right now we are blessed with days full of sunshine and cool breezes. This time of year is always one of both introspection and optimism for me, after settling into the routines brought on by numerous New Year's resolutions and personal goals. I like to think of this time of year as a time to check in, see how you're doing, and take some quiet time to look around and be grateful. It really doesn't have anything to do with Easter so much as the rising of Spring and the wonder I feel when I am faced with when seeing something beautiful in nature, or enjoying a great time with friends.
I decided to make a mix CD to go with my mood. It's called "Spring Forward" and it's mellow and upbeat at the same time. It's not all roses and sunshine, though. There are definitely deep feelings expressed in the songs, things that touch on some of my worries and fears. But music has that amazing ability to lift the spirits, and to soothe the soul.
- Those Dancing Days are Gone, Carla Bruni
- There's Too Much Love, Belle & Sebastian
- Eli, the Barrow Boy, The Decemberists
- When You're Mind's Made Up, from the "Once" soundtrack
- Hope, Jack Johnson
- Metal Heart, Cat Power
- Happy, Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins
- Foundations, Kate Nash
- Just, Mark Ronson featuring Alex Grenwald
- Hold on to Your Friends, Morrissey
- Sea Legs, The Shins
- Give It Away, Zero 7
