Some of you may know that the White Stripes have been a favorite band of mine for the past 3 1/2 years or so. They put out a new record earlier this year, but the advance word and initial reviews said it was weird. Because of this, I didn't rush out and buy it right away. Finally, a good couple of months since its release, I picked it up last night (at Target - ok, I don't usually buy CDs at Target, but I was there, it was on the rack...). And my first listen through confirms that the initial backlash was wrong. It's a great record, and easily stands up to the rest of their work. I will no doubt keep listening to it in the coming weeks. They continue to branch out, and despite their increased popularity and exposure, and Jack White's sudden transformation from weird nerd to mercurial rock star, they continue to stay interesting in the world of music.
I noticed something else interesting just now. The New York Mets have a better record than the San Diego Padres by one game (the two teams are playing today). The Mets are in last place in their division. The Padres are in first place in theirs. Huh?
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"I'm struck by the narcissism and banality of so many personal blogs." - Blaise Cronin, Professor and Dean, Information Science, Indiana University. Is corn the most banal thing possible? Certainly it's not narcissistic to think about and talk about corn. Perhaps I skew 100% banal, 0% narcissistic, then. So here it is - some thoughts about corn. Enjoy. It's nutritious!
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