iPod Essentials #45: "Heat of the Moment"--Asia

A classic pop-rock tune about a bad relationship (Aren't most of them?) based on physical attraction "that rose from circumstance." Looks alone could not keep this couple together.



Asia was a spin-off of Yes and ELP. They had a few hits of pleasurable pop-rock

Heat

I like the summer, but I hate the heat. I feel like doing nothing but staying indoors and either reading a book or watching a DVD. Heat might be nature's way of making us relax and take it easy. Every year we get busier and busier. I have stacks of books and DVD's that need reading and watching, but the stacks don't get smaller until the temps go well into the 90's. Drink and lemonade and read a book today.

iPod Essentials #44: "The Way I Want to Touch You"--The Captain & Tennille

Okay, it's cheesy and 70's. But since my birthday was Thusday, May 8, along with singer Toni Tennille, this seems like a logical selection. This was their best song, simple.

When I was in the sixth grade, I idolized Ms. Tennille, even down to the haircut...Scary!

Line Editing (It Feels Good to be Home)

After preparing for a fruitless full-time interview, I have come home to line edit my latest manuscript. I needed to take some time off from working on my latest; I needed to review my work with fresh eyes. I've realized how much I've missed being a writer and visiting with my characters.

So I didn't get the full-time teaching gig I wanted. That's okay. I still have my writing.