iPod Essentials #51: "Rock the Casbah"--The Clash

Has this been a long election, or what? Nevertheless, it's crucial, one of the most important elections I've ever been a part of during my voting years.

I fear that if we vote for McCain/Palin, we may find ourselves with not just oceans, but oceans with oil rigs. The Arctic will be peppered with rigs...and no more wildlife. All the while, oil gets more expensive. Oil is a corrupt business worldwide. We have to save ourselves and our land from it.

Vote Obama/Biden.

Check out this political tune with the catchy beat.

iPod Essentials #50: "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking for"--U2

U2's THE JOSHUA TREE is a spiritual rock album, one of my favorites. This song shows how one's quest for spiritual fulfillment or a sense of being is never satisfied.

Lately, I've been questioning my spiritual sense. I'm tired of feeling second best in my careers, especially after the latest job interview in which I was very close to landing a rare and coveted full-time teaching position. I went through three interviews and a teaching demo. I know I'm a good teacher and a valuable asset to my campus community, but alas, I still wasn't good enough to be hired.

Does God, or the force of spirit, want to keep us feeling second best? I really resent those whose doors in life automatically open without hard work. Why are the doors still shut after so much hard work?

Maybe U2 can answer that question in another song.