Make a list. Check.

I’ve been thinking lately about setting more concrete and defined goals, with real timelines and steps to follow. I have a continuing problem with feeling unsatisfied or unaccomplished and I think writing it down could help. The ultimate to-do list, mapped out over years of time with enough flexibility built in that it doesn’t feel like a trap, but enough realism to motivate me. I’ll add creating that grand to-do list to my current, regular one.

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This weekend I got my first phone call to go moped riding. I didn’t have time, but I wouldn’t have gone anyway. My mopeds are still broken and sitting in Dan’s shop, plus its way too cold. I hope that 1977 Mopeds opens soon as I’d like to get my bike in top shape well before Moped BBQ 10.

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Linky links:

America on the Move
An in-depth exploration of how transportation has affected America.

Shows at the Logan Square Auditorium
The Empty Bottle folks are starting to do shows at the Logan. Lots of good bands coming up; I bought my Bonnie Prince Billy tickets far in advance.

Dunun
Nice.

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# February 24, 2004 02:59 PM

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what is a bonnie prince billy, and why are they/he/she/it big enough to prompt two nights?

Posted by: jim on February 24, 2004 7:17 PM

Bonnie Prince Billy is one of the many names that Will Oldham performs under. Check out The Royal Stable for more information.

Posted by: Simon King on February 24, 2004 10:45 PM

that still leaves me clueless. should i know who that is?

Posted by: jim on February 24, 2004 11:46 PM

Maybe. He goes under multiple names such as Palace, Bonnie Prince Billy, and Will Oldham. He’s involved in Palace Records, was covered by Johnny Cash on American III, toured with Björk, and has released enough albums that I can’t keep track anymore.

Posted by: simon on February 24, 2004 11:59 PM

Whether you *should* or not is entirely up to you… for myself, I fell in love with the Palace material soley for the stark simplicity and confoundingly odd yet comforting lyrics. Didn’t see him perform live for several albums worth of material and when I finally was able to see Oldham perform live, he was carrying on as if he was a karaoke singer — cheesy backing tape and act. I swore off him from about ‘97’s “Will Oldham” records, until someone forced Bonnie Prince Billy’s “I See A Darkness” into my clenched fist one day. INSTANTLY, I was in love again. I remember weeping, as if becoming reaquainted with an old friend. Melodramatic, sure… probably as melodramatic as my reaction to his “karaoke”-show. He’s an elusive character. Does very little press… but makes some damn compelling music.

Posted by: e_prime on February 25, 2004 8:49 AM

As Far As I Can Tell

Make a list. Check.

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