Yeah!!

The two awards that I was most excited about last night during the Oscars were from my two favorite movies of 2007: Once & Juno. I was lucky enough to have seen Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova perform "Falling Slowly" live a few months back, and they are so deserving of the award! I have restored faith in the Oscars--it is nice to see the little guys get their spot in the limelight. YEAH!!

Two Good Shows and Two Good Nights

Last night I went to the El Rey Theatre to see Lucinda Williams with Kimber and Chad. I had no idea that this gal was so rad. She is amazing and energetic and so funny. She was non-stop entertainment from 9:30-12:30**. She brought out special guests--Emmy Lou Harris, John Doe, and a few other old country/folk rocksters and we danced the night away! Other than the strung out girl who fell on Kimber and then wanted to be her best friend, the night was flawless and fun!

I don't know if any of you have seen Once, I actually haven't yet, but I fully intend to. This band, The Frames', music is featured throughout. In fact, the lead singer is the lead role in the movie. The Frames are an Irish mellow rockish band that I very much enjoyed. And I especially liked their accents! Thanks to the mother of one of my students who gave me these tickets she couldn't use.

I think I have found a new favorite song: Falling Slowly. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=938XY6DX02w It makes me miss my hubby! (Some of you may not know that Sean is on a 5 week externship tour...he's been gone 2 weeks, so only 3 to go!)

**Please note that the term "school night" does not apply to me." **