Monday's List: The Shove

Alright I know today is Tuesday.  I am also aware that I didn't post last week.  I was having a mental health  week, and I don't think anyone was too devastated by my absence.  But now I am back.
     Today I woke up positively drenched in sweat, and with a pounding, split-my-head-open migraine.  I hate waking up with a migraine.  It makes me feel instantly defeated, before I even get out of bed.  Which, except for bathroom breaks, I didn't really accomplish until about eight tonight.  Once I was officially up, I knew I needed to get some food down before my next dose of pills.
      And thus began The Shove...
      The Shove is a very technical term I use to describe what happens when I am really hungry, but have absolutely no energy to feed myself.  In this state, standing up to get a plate is too much to ask, let alone peeling a boiled egg.  All food consumed must be ready to eat as is,  even warming something in the microwave is a stretch.  Which means that I end up eating really healthy stuff like an entire bag of chips...
    
Tonight's Shove included:

• A Fiber One bar 
• Lots of Triscuits
• A bag of microwave popcorn
• A few carrots

     Way to go, Me! I will try to eat extra healthy tomorrow.

      At this point, it should be noted that I am neither bulimic nor anorexic.  You will just have to trust me on this  

Note To Self

Dear Me
If you really must sing along with the music you listen to on your Ipod while walking the dogs, (and I know you must) could you please choose better play lists?  Might I suggest the a ban on musicals while out in public?  I just happened to notice the awkwardness that occurred as you rounded the corner  singing "she's a headache; she's an angel, she's a girrrlllllll" at the top of your lungs, only to find yourself face to face with a very-cute-jogger-boy.
Of course, everyone involved had a good chortle at your expense, and then went their separate ways; armed with a funny story to tell their friends.  No toes or egos were run over because of your musical road show.
But I can't help wondering if this is really the lyrical self portrait you want to announce to passers-by.  I'm thinking "Baby Got Back" is a better choice.  Just a thought
Love,
Me

Monday's List: Wish List

Things I Wish I Could Buy Right Now:
A New Apple Computer
Dictation Software
A Kindle
More time for my class
Health for those that I love
A job
and sanity for myself

Visual Word Association

This is a cool little video that went along with Radiolab's recent podcast about words.  I hope you enjoy it.

Monday's List: podcasts part 2

Some of these feed addresses were were incomplete, but all of these podcasts can be found, for free, on iTunes.  Happy listening!

16.  The New Yorker: Comment Podcast     Rated PG

     This weekly comment podcast is based on someones opinion of current events, not necessarily fact.  It does tend to fall on the liberal side of things.  I find it interesting and informative.  It's my way of learning about national political issues without having to watch the national news.  New Yorker comment

17.  The New Yorker: Fiction Podcast     Rated PG-13

     A monthly reading of past fiction published in the New Yorker magazine.  Fiction published in the New Yorker is among the best stuff being published today, and a treat to read or listen to.  New Yorker Fiction

18.  NPR: Fresh Air Podcast     Rated PG

     Recently someone said to me, "You listen to NPR??  You must be a democrat."  If that is all it takes to be considered of the left persuasion, than I am definitely guilty as charged.  Personally, I just think it's just good reporting.  I will admit that certain programs and features of NPR tend to be more on the liberal side of things, but you decide what you choose to listen to.  Fresh Air is a Peabody award winning, daily magazine featuring interviews covering contemporary arts and issues.  If you haven't picked up on it yet, I enjoy the arts.  Fresh Air

19.  NPR: Pop Culture Podcast     Rated PG

     Popular culture stories gathered from several NPR programs, compiled into one weekly podcast.  Pop Culture

20.  NPR: Radio Diaries Podcast    Rated PG

     Historical documentaries weaving together home recordings, archival news audio, and first person accounts to bring the past to live.  Also includes more current stories from extraordinary people and circumstances.  This is an awesome program!  Radio Diaries

21.  NPR: Story Of The Day Podcast     Rated PG

     Funny, moving, exceptional or just off beat, the one NPR story of the day everyone should hear.  Story of the Day

22.  The Nutrition Diva's Quick and Dirty Tips For Eating Well And Feeling Fabulous     Rated G

     The nutrition Diva (Monica Reinagle) serves up simple, painless ways to upgrade your diet, so that you will feel fabulous.  I have learned a lot from this podcast.  It goes far beyond basic nutrition.  The Nutrition Diva

21.  Onion Radio News      Rated PG-13

     A short news clip from the Onion's fake news network.  Very short, and very funny.  Onion Radio News

22.  Start Cooking Video     Rated G

     Quick and tasty meals plus basic cooking skills, wrapped fast paced, fun format.  Look for it on iTunes

23.  Stuff You Should Know     Rated PG 13 but mostly PG

     Fascinating trivia, obscure facts, and the unusual stuff you should know.  How Stuff Works

24.  They Might Be Giants Podcast     Rated G

     The official podcast of TMBG.  Specializing in original, live, and/or rare material from the band.  Great for TMGB freaks like me. They Might Be Giants 

25.  This American Life     Rated PG

      Just the best radio program out there in my humble opinion.  Hosted by Ira Glass.  This American Life

26.Vegan A Go-Go      Rated G

     A vegan cooking show in video format.  The website has the podcasts as well as the recipes.  I usually modify the recipes to be vegetarian but not always.  Vegan A Go-Go

27.  WNYC's  Radiolab     Rated PG

      Each episode of Radiolab is an investigation centered around one big idea.  It's really a good show- one of my favorites.  Radiolab


What podcasts do you listen to?

Monday's List: Podcasts Part 1

I am a big journal writer, but I am also somewhat lazy in my writing habits, so I make a lot of lists in my journal.  I could list anything from the groceries bought, to things I'm grateful for, to books I'd like to read, or non essentials I would love to buy, if I had any non-essential money lying around.  You could call me an aggressive list maker, I would be fine with that title.  I think you can learn a lot about a person from the lists they create.
     With that being said, I'd like to introduce a new feature on this blog: Monday's List.  This week list is based on the podcasts I listen to, because I love podcasts and think everyone should investigate podcast possibilities.  Most are free to subscribe to, and cover just about any subject imaginable.  All podcast mentioned here can be found on itunes for free.  The included links will take you directly to the rss feeds for each podcast.  The ratings mentioned are just my suggestions to a conservative audience, and not actual ratings.  I listen to a lot of podcasts, so I decided to split this particular list in half. Look for the second half next Monday.


1.  60 Second Psych      Rated PG
     A weekly 1-2 minute commentary on the latest developments in in the science of brain and behavior from Scientific American
2.  60 Second Science     Rated PG
     Leading science journalists provide a daily minute commentary on some of the most interesting developments in science.  From Scientific American
3.  B&N Meet The Writers Video Interviews     Rated PG
     Watch as your favorite authors discuss their inspiration and influences, their favorite books and the reason they write.  http://www.barnesandnoble.com
4. Best Of YouTube     Rated PG
     The best of YouTube without searching through all the other random crap.  Best of YouTube
5.  Celebrity play list Podcast     Rated PG
      Artists, actors, and musicians, and others in the public eye expand on their favorite music in their own words, and play short sections from the songs.  It's really just a promotional tool for iTunes,  but I like it.  Each episode is usually 15-25 minutes long.  It's a good way to find new music.  Celebrity Playlist
6.  The Dog Trainer's Quick and Dirty Tips     Rated G
     The dog trainer explains how to get the polite behaviors you want, and then turn those behaviors into lifelong habits.  Good advice for training dogs of all ages.  The Dog Trainer
7.  Everything Creative-Exploring Creativity     Rated G
     This podcast explores creativity through interviews with artists and creative people of all types. I don't really think of bobsledding as being creative, but this program argues otherwise. Each episode is unique in that the interviewee from one episode becomes the interviewer in the next episode.  Everything Creative
8.  The House Call Doctor's Quick and Dirty Tips     Rated PG
     No topic is off limits as Dr. Rob Lamberts answers your most pressing medical questions with his trademark humor and straightforward advice.  House Call Doctor
9.  KQED The Writer's Block     Rated PG-13
     Weekly reading series featuring writers and performers of all stripes reading the latest short fiction, non-fiction, theater and poetry.  I have found a lot of good books through this podcast.  The Writer's Block
10.  LDS General Conference     Rated G
     This podcast is automatically updated after every general conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (Mormons), to give you the latest general conference addresses.  The archives go back several years, so there is a ton of goodness to keep a person occupied, and edified.  LDS General Conference
11.  MacBreak Weekly     Rated PG  
      Because I love me a Mac; always have, always will.  The latest Mac news from the top journalists covering Apple today.  Funny in unexpected ways, this podcast can be a little on the long side at times, but it is worth having on in the background.  MacBreak Weekly
12.  MacWorld Video      Rated G
     Weekly video tips from Apple experts.  Valuable info, short and to the point.  MacWorld Video
13.  The Mortified Shoe Box Show     Rated PG-13 (possible swearing)
     A comic excavation of the strange and extraordinary things we created as kids.  Witness adults sharing their own letters, lyrics, poems, journals, lame rap songs, and home movies, pictures, and more.  How much do I love The Mortified Shoe Box Show?  Enough to keep it in my list of podcast subscriptions during the twenty two period in which no shows were produced.  I knew if I waited long enough, I'd be richly rewarded.  It is always a happy day at my house when a new Mortified comes out.  Mortified Shoe Box
14.  The Moth Podcast      Rated PG 13 (possible swearing)
     The Moth features true stories told by people from all walks of life to a live audience.  Engaging, funny and touching, sometimes just plain sad, but always interesting.  The Moth
15.  New BYU Speeches     Rated G
     Brings the newest Tuesday devotional and forum speeches given at BYU to your computer or ipod.  There is also a podcast that steams classic BYU speeches, but for some reason, I had a hard time concentrating on those speeches, although I know there is a lot of quality there as well.  http://speeches.byu.edu/rss/podcast2.xml