Sweetpea’s Garden

It it, however, a post about a political post.

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One of the things I haven’t written about much on this blog so far is politics. To some extent, this is because I am disappointed and frustrated to a point resulting in near-apathy; mostly it is because I am not convinced that I have anything to say that is not being said better by someone else.

An example of this would be this post, which a good friend of mine wrote — you might recognize his name as he comments occasionally here. He’s not generally a political blogger either (cycling is his main topic) but on the occasions when he takes up more serious topics, I often find myself nodding along in agreement. It’s worth a read, if you’re so inclined.

I can’t quite believe a week has already gone by since I made the last edition this list in the Philly airport to pass the time. But then again, I can’t believe it’s almost September either, but my confused relationship with time is something for another post.

Here’s what my iPod is liking today–share yours in the comments if you wish:

1. Gone, Brandi Carlile
2. Worlds Apart, Bruce Springsteen
3. Freedom is Coming Tomorrow, Original Broadway Cast, Sarafina
4. Roam, The B-52’s
5. Ties that Bind, Carol King (I copied her two greatest hits CDs from a friend, and my iPod loves them–much more than I do, to be honest. Even though these albums account for maybe 30 out of the 5,726 songs on my iPod, it’s been playing them about 3-4 times a day lately. I really only need maybe one a week.)
6. Sweet the Sting, Tori Amos
7. Growin’ Up, Bruce Springsteen
8. Kite, Patty Griffin
9. Poor Poor Pitiful Me, Warren Zevon
10. Where Were You When I Needed You, The Bangles

Really?

I don’t know if it’s legit,* but if I suddenly see a bunch of guys running around sporting their best Tom Selleck facial hair, I guess I will know the answer. What a hilarious, creative fundraiser!

*I did get the link from a well-reputed tech blog, mashable.com, though, and a quick Google search gave me a raft of links to international ’stache-offs, so it seems likely. And besides, the site does lead off with “First things first: THIS IS NOT A JOKE!” Crazier things than this have taken off on the Internet, after all.