Diggable.

(I realize diggable is not a word. Thanks though.)

I like blogbarger's style of posting music. I can't do that yet, but here are diggable newbies.

Amos Lee- First off is my new most listened to artist. I overheard his music at Starbucks one day. He is classified as blues/folk, which is also one of my new favorite styles of music. Specific track-Arms of a woman

Without Gravity- My good friend (to keep him anonymous I will call him) Blane Shoberts turned me on to this Icelandic band. They are a refreshingly mellow and rock out a steel guitar on some tracks. I am not sure how you would classify this band's style, and I think that is why I like them. Specific track-Country

Aqualung- This is just a new find for me. They fluctuate between mellow and a little harder, yet somehow the music is relaxing. Specific track- Strange and Beautiful

The Killers- I like all their CD's. Enough said.

Mat Kearney- Christian artist pulling a Jars of Clay sneak into the secular world, yet still have hidden Christian lyrics and a fantastic sound. Definitely buy-able on all levels. Specific track-Nothing left to lose


That is all for now. I'll keep you posted on all the others that I've found.

Skoos, part I

My Professor and I were talking the other day after class and we noticed a few tools (for instance: manners, ethics, what to do when you start making money, how much food to eat, and so on) that schools (mostly public) aren't doing such a good job equipping kids with anymore. This led me to think of some classes that should be offered in (public) schools today.


Ethics- Covers the analysis and employment of concepts such as right and wrong, good and evil, and responsibility (wikipedia.org). This is a class that might have been taught in schools a long time ago, but today seems to be absent.

Etiquette- Hmm. This one should be obvious. I can think of many situations this would be beneficial. (cell phones, restaurants, parking lots, and I could go on forever)

Home Economic Reform- Are you kidding. Do I even have to explain? Nutrition would also be a great addition to this class due to how overweight this society is. A clean stable home may cut down on sickness too.

People- This class could be for tackling narcissism, racism, and also any ignorances of people. If tackled ahead of time, maybe these tricky subjects could be attacked and hopefully put to rest (I know that is a long shot). To this I will add a recent article excerpt-- A report released last week named college students today more in love with themselves than any previous generation. (full article)

World Religions- If this place we send our kids called school is suppose to educate them to join society, wouldn't it be beneficial to teach them what they are Actually going to run into? I think religious ideas are all around us and a proper education of All Religions would help kids understand this melting pot we call The United States of America and other countries for that fact.

Golf- I think team sports are great and all, but I also think that a sport like golf, teaches personal struggles and how to personally battle them. What I mean is that golf is stressful, emotional, exciting, and encouraging for a game that "You" are your own team, and if you fail, you lose. I already know what you are thinking about this one, it is that I love golf so much why not put it in school. But, I also see the potential of growing kids' minds through this game. Plus it is just so fun.

I will continue this at another time. Let me know your thoughts.