QotD: My First Single

Music-wise, what was the first 45, single or download you bought?  Submitted by Paddy Melt Wagon. Download?!? Killing Me Softly Back in the olden days, I actually never owned any singles (not sure why…), but the first vinyl album I owned was Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly". It was a cool album, with a gate-fold…

QotD: I’m Going Green

Happy Earth Day!  What are some of your favorite ways to reduce, reuse and recycle? I've driven a Honda Civic Hybrid for the past 4 years (people are probably sick of hearing about it, but I love my little car) We compost vegetable scraps / leaves etc (have been doing this since I was a kid – it means…

QotD: It’s Going To Be Different This Year

What are your resolutions for 2007? Hmmm, maybe if I post them, they'll be more likely to happen… I just have some basic ones: Do my 4 daily home tasks before playing around getting sidetracked on the computer 😮 Run as many days as possible (still trying to shed 2005 Italy holiday pounds, also must…

QotD: Books From My Childhood

What books did you love as a child?  I read & re-read the Lloyd Alexander series of books (The Book of Three, The Black Cauldron, and so on). I seem to remember the library's editions of them had woodcut style artwork which I really liked as well. I had a huge format edition of Pinocchio…

QotD: I’ll Have Two Boxes, Please

What's your favorite kind of Girl Scout cookie?Submitted by My Lovely One. Unfortunately, I can eat a whole box of Samoas during a day at the office. Of course I'm a little hyper after that … And then of course I have to buy another box the next day. This is the problem with having…

QotD: They Play My Jams

What's your favorite radio station, past or present? Ooo, that's an easy one! WYEP 91.3 in Pittsburgh – a wonderful independent public station that plays a great mix of music, and supports the community and the local music scene in a big way. They stream online too, so check it out! Here's a sample playlist…