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Learn to Fly by the Foo Fighters

I know these types of sites generally tend to avoid “personal issues,” but isn’t this supposed to be the era of change in America? So what the hey, I’ll say it - I’ve had a long week. After a long year in 2008. And the prospect of an even longer week ahead and an interminable 2009. Have I depressed you yet?

Well, I figure we can all use a pick-me-up. And for some reason, I’ve turned to Learn To Fly by the Foo Fighters for years to make me feel better. Not sure why. The energetic music? Dave Grohl’s shiny hair? Who knows. So here it is, I hope it helps you too (and that’s all the product summary I’m giving, it’s been that kind of week). Plus, the music video itself is silly (in a Stewie Griffin voice).

There’ll be another “don’t worry, be happy” song up tomorrow. Because we must cling to the seemingly insignificant, comfortable, familiar things in these times of uncertainty, as necessary and healthy salves for our souls. (Yep, I’m totally faux-deep that way.)

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• string theories

  What line of work you in, Bob?
  
  - Ryan the Temp to "Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration" at The Office's Christmas party
  
  

• featured brown paper packaging

  What is it with accessories and DVD sets these days? Are knick knack companies going through some rough times? Or are studios just really desperate to sell DVDs? (Probably the latter.) First there was A Christmas Story (Ultimate Collector's Edition), with its cookie cutters, recipe book, apron, commemorative Christmas tin... (Whoa, I know.)
  
  And now there's The Notebook (Limited Edition Gift Set), which comes with a scrapbook album (with stickers!), notecards, envelopes, and "themed" bookmarks. But... wait for it... no new DVD extras or features! So totally worth it. Check out Entertainment Weekly for the lackluster DVD set review (a grade of D - harsh). Or, even better, Amazon's video montage of the contents, set to the soothing, Jane Austen movie-esque sounds of The Notebook's theme music. Hey, they know their audience.