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Mad World, Tears For Fears, 1983 Feeling nostalgic and melancholy have unintentionally become my thing. I'm constantly leaning on the...

When you were here before Couldn't look you in the eye You're just like an angel Your skin makes me cry You float like a feather In a...

Creep, Radiohead, 1992 I'm using this song as a disclaimer -- sure, it's a new year but rest assured, this is not a new me. I am still...

Stumblin' In, Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman, 1978 Yesterday marked my return to my favorite theatre on the planet -- the Belcourt in...

Please Come Home For Christmas, Eagles, 1978 I love this song. I listen to the Eagles' version a lot during the holidays ... Don Henley's...

That Was The Worst Christmas Ever!, Sufjan Stevens, 2006 I'm so happy that it's finally Christmas Eve. FINALLY. I am so ready to have...

In no particular order ... Brandi Carlile -- In These Silent Days Jazmine Sullivan -- Heaux Tales Billie Eilish -- Happier Than Ever Doja...

Sonic Youth, Kool Thing, 1990 I am not a huge Sonic Youth fan. Truth is, I can't stand about 80% of their catalog. I just don't...

Obsession, Animotion, 1984 Listening to the local "great classics and the best of today" radio station at work brings me so much joy....

Are You That Somebody, Aaliyah, 1998 Just to balance my "please make this song disappear" post from Saturday, here's another song from...

I Won't Back Down, Tom Petty, 1989 *Woke up with this song in my head. Kandy loved Tom Petty. Goodbye, Kandy -- say hello to Tom for me....

Fly Away, Lenny Kravitz, 1998 What's a song you would prefer to go the rest of your life without ever hearing again? I know. Too many to...

Organizational Change for 21st Century Community Journalism During the past 20 years, the rapid advancement of technology exposed many...

Run the World (Girls), Beyoncé, 2011 Have you ever heard how our tastebuds diminish or change over time? Yeah. I think I'm in the midst...

Fire Water Burn, Bloodhound Gang, 1996 C'mon, party people! I love playlists and listening to albums but I don't think I'll ever abandon...

C.R.E.A.M., Wu-Tang Clan, 1993 All weekend I've dreaded having to go back to work. It was a great week off ... I'll be off again in just...

Short Skirt Long Jacket, Cake, 2001 A youngun recently posted this and it warmed my heart ... "Cake is so underrated." You're right, my...

The Wall? Please excuse my rant ... Trust me, I'm already a brick in the wall. That "educational mission" was fulfilled decades and...

Junk Bond Trader, Elliott Smith, 2000 Elliott is the best friend I call on for comfort time and time again. For a long time after he...

Sympathy for the Devil, Rolling Stones, 1968 My Cousin Vinny is one of my all-time favorite movies. You know when Ms. Vito is on the...