October 10, 2008
Mixtape for October: Music to Drive Out of Town To
pumpkin photo by sandy in seattle
How is it possible I forgot just how magical this time of year is? I am crushing so hard right now on the brisk mornings and the soft, bright light. The air makes me want to hop in my imaginary car wearing my new clogs and a soft sweater and just hightail it out of town, poking along country lanes and singing along with Aretha Franklin. I know I’m not the only one who has this urge. Following is an autumn road trip inspired playlist for journeys out of town both real and imagined, as well as all this month’s cooking (have you ever made farro risotto?) and craft (something pink) projects. I hope you have an inspired, restful, hilarious weekend!
EB: What a lovely thought. It might actually dip below 70* this weekend… too bad the car will be parked and no pumpkin patches will be visited. Ho hum. Maybe next.3 years ago
Sarah: You can still listen to Aretha! And seriously, I am kind of obsessed with that Margo Guryan album. It’s from the 60s (maybe 70s?) and it really sounds like…tons of organ and breathy vocals. Awesome.3 years ago
Miranda M.: Perfect mood setting for the weekend. I’m going to the pumpkin patch Sunday so I’ll be downloading these songs for sure!3 years ago
Alicia Kachmar: It’s official: we ARE the same person! When I used to nanny in Park Slope (middle school aged kids), I got an Aretha song stuck in my head and said, “Stop doing your homework, we have to go to the record store so I can by a CD.” (Pre-iTunes…) They LOVED me.
3 years ago
misty: a good playlist is everything…3 years ago
sarah: Alicia, You must have been the coolest nanny they ever had!3 years ago
Lecia: I just found your site via another – love the playlist today! Great blog!
Cheers,
Lecia3 years ago
ann: Ooooh! Thanks for the tip on the clogs! I’m currently on the hunt and those are *super* cute! I’m not familiar with all the music on your playlist, I’ll have to check some of those artists out. Thanks!3 years ago
sarah: ann, i got those clogs (in red!) at the refinery on smith street. they are sooo comfortable.3 years ago
ren: ooh, i love your mix! and camera obscura – their music is wonderful this time of year!
i live in upstate ny, and the colors here are so beautiful. i fear that this is the last weekend of it though. the windows will all be closed tonight for sure.3 years ago
sarah: you are lucky to be in the thick of it, renee. and i totally agree that camera obscura is like the ULTIMATE fall music.3 years ago
Alison: I need to know more about these clogs! I am loyal Dansko/Sanita girl…but these look awesome (and Danskos just keep going up in price.)3 years ago
sarah: Alison, oh my, let me count the ways I love my new Sven clogs. First of all, they are so, so comfy. Second of all, they have the cutest, girlish cutouts on them. Third of all, they come in a thousand great colors (mind are red). But, sadly, they cost a pretty penny: about $100. But I keep telling myself they are worth it!3 years ago