News to me

Here are a few things that I have seen and heard lately that made me think and/or smile. Maybe you'll like them, too.

• Paperless Post: It looks just like fine stationery except it's virtual. You buy virtual "stamps" to email your notes. It's a lot cheaper than regular mail and it's really cute. I received an invitation for a baby shower and it was very cool. I think this would be good for a save-the-date announcement or something casual like that. This is a neat concept, but I still prefer real mail for stuff like this. There's nothing like seeing a fun envelope in your mailbox and opening it to read happy news.
• Mila's Daydreams: Cute, Anne Geddes-type photos of a sweet baby named Mila. Her mommy is the photographer and states that this is her maternity leave hobby. What?! I feel quite accomplished to get in a shower and one healthy, balanced meal per day! If you dig a little deeper you will find that they live in Finland. Aha. That explains a lot.
• The Novaks: I heard them on XM channel 59, Little Steven's Underground Garage. (Great channel. Check 'em out if you have satellite radio.) They remind me of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, circa Damn the Torpedoes. It's been a long time since I have heard a band that made me want to search them out and hear more.
• Jazz and 80s: This makes me giggle. But, after the second listen, it's quite good - something to chill out to. Some of the songs sound better jazzed up than the originals. My favorites are Purple Rain and Do Ya Think I'm Sexy (from Jazz and 70s).