Under the Covers

People that know me well know that I have a "thing" for lovely bed linens. It's been something that I've battled for several years. But, I am getting much better about it (avoidance is key here) and have reduced my collection to a manageable size. But this post isn't about bedding.

There's a Dwight Yoakam album titled Under the Covers. Good tunes on that one, let me tell ya. I enjoy the music, but the title is what gets me. I'm a sucker for a good pun. They get me right there (pointing to elbow) [Name that movie]. Puns and cover tunes:  Yes, please!

Some people have issues with cover songs; i.e., they don't like them. Not me! I don't mind if someone stays true the original. I don't mind if they shake it up, add in things, or strip it down. I will even admit that there are some covers that I like better than the original. It's true.

Here are some of my favorite cover songs.

Whichita Lineman, REM
Drew Carey told me (and the thousands of other Underground Garage listeners) that he has an insane number of versions of Louie Louie on his iPod. It's a song that people like to sing. They are compelled to do it; they cannot control the urge. I think the same is true for W.L. It's a smooth tune with haunting lyrics. It wants to be played and sung and the people want to hear it. Play on!

Dancing Queen, The Yayhoos
A lively, rockin' version that still makes you want to dance, jive, and have the time of your life... Ooohhh ooh ooh


I Can't Go for That, The Bird and The Bee
I grew up on Hall and Oates. They have a special place in my musical heart. The Bird and the Bee don't disappoint with their tribute. Their other H&O covers are pretty good, too.

Good Time Charlie's Got the Blues, Dwight Yoakam
Waylon Jennings has a good version, but I prefer the Dwight treatment. Besides, how could I mention D-wight's album and not feature a song?


What do you think about cover songs? If you like 'em like I do, which ones rock your world?

Stories and quotes

Here are some funny odd and ends from the kiddos.

RALEIGH
R: Can I have a popsicle?
Me: No. We aren't having popsicles now.
R: I need it! (slams door)

At the Stone Mountain kiddie ropes course playground
R: Ouchie! Stop! (to a random wild kid who was at least 5 years older)

R: Knock, Knock!
J: Who's there?
R: Johnny Cash!


ROWAN
We had kielbasa for dinner a while ago. Rowan proclaimed "I ate all my Chewbaca!".

G-Ma: What do you like on your pizza?
R: Cheese, mushrooms, peppers, and those meat discs.

In the parking lot, a noisy car drove by and startled Rowan. He yelled, "Piece of junk!" as it drove past... with the windows down.

On the way to school the other morning, I told Rowan that the name of the band playing the song on the radio was called the Beatles. He laughed and said that was a silly name. I tried to explain that they didn't mean it like the bugs, they were trying to be funny. Music has a beat, so BEATles.
Me: Those words sound the same but they have different spellings. They're homonyms.
R: No, you mean Hampton Inn.


MISC.
As I was heading into the grocery store...
Rowan: What are you getting?
Me: Just bread. Why, do you have a special request?
Rowan: Yeah! Candy, M&Ms...
Raleigh: I like Nims!

Rowan was frustrated with something Raleigh was doing or saying and started to get a little testy. I told him he needed to cool down.
Raleigh: What happened, Bub?
Rowan: You happened!

Hello, strangers

I needed a little break from blogging. I didn't know it was going to last two months, but here we are.
Here's the whirlwind tour of what's been going on these past weeks.

May
I went to Denver for work. It was good. I used FaceTime for the first time and it was awesome-so much better than Skype.

We took a family trip to Chattanooga for 3 days during Rowan's school break. We had a nice time and plan to go back, maybe in the fall. We stayed at the "historic" Chattanooga Choo Choo hotel. That was an experience. In this case, historic was more like long-in-the-tooth. I told Jeremy I felt like we needed to be wearing polyester and have bigger hair, perhaps driving a Riviera... and smoking. But, it was clean, quiet, and spacious. And, the kids liked the pools. I must admit that I was entertained by the reservation desk clerk who looked like a twenty-something Tim Blake Nelson sporting a Green Lantern ring, Superman ring, and Captain America belt buckle to personalize his hotel uniform suit. However, Hampton Inn will be getting our business next time.

June
We've been sick a lot this month. I think we are on the mend now.



See? You didn't miss much. I've got some funny quotes and short stories on the way. Stay tuned.