Saturday, October 14, 2006 - Posts

This and that

Well, it looks like I'm rooting for the Detroit Tigers in the World Series.  Given the way they're playing, I'd be happy to do so.  There are a lot of things in common with last year's White Sox team -- starters having career performances, a bullpen where everybody's contributing, a lineup where everybody can get the big hit, a manager that has all the right answers, a detrimental Perez...

I normally root against Detroit everything -- Red Wings, Pistons, Lions -- but I think I can get behind this team.  They're playing a fun brand of baseball, the crowd's really into it, and it'd be nice to say the AL Central has the last two World Champions. 

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Album recommendation:  "Putting The Days to Bed" by The Long Winters.  I'm on a pop music kick as of late, at least while I bide time until the new Who album comes out.  The Long Winters sound something like Built to Spill with tighter songwriting, and the lyrics remind me of Barenaked Ladies a little.  I also picked up "Dog Problems" by The Format, which I'm listening to right now, but The Long Winters album is going to be a rotation regular.

Jet's new album ain't bad either; good enough to beat the sophomore jinx.  Let me know if there's anything I should be listening to.  There's a Borders within walking distance, and I'm trying to rack up Rewards.

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I went for a ride around Vermont today, and there's a photo gallery up in case anybody cares.