If you follow me on twitter, you’ll no doubt have realized that I am a fan of English Alt Folk music. One of the bands that is breaking through to the mainstream is of course the one and only Mumford and Sons. I discovered them via myspace. They were friends of a friend and I feel in love with one of their unreleased songs and eventually the rest of their music.

Early in 2010 they went to India as part of a British/Indian cultural exchange trip. Along with Laura Marling, they collaborated with the Dharohar Project. One of the songs, To Darkness/Kripa is just plain excellent. For those visiting my site, I’ve embedded the youtube video below for your enjoyment.

You like? I hope so.

My grandfather passed away a recently. With his passing, I’ve been reflecting. Don’t we all do that when someone passes? Well, I’m doing it. I’ve reflected that I need to make a list of all of my uncompleted projects and kick myself into gear. No excuses, just completions.

One of the cats got sick and ended up at the vet for a few days. Now the others aren’t letting him back into their circle. It has been 2 days so I’m not expecting a miracle. They’re actually progressing better than I hoped.

Whoa. Did anyone see the end of the Sprint Cup race at Talladega, just now? Holy crap. A.J. Allmendinger went flipping and flying! He got out OK. But boy did that look scary! Now Denny Hamlin is only 2 points behind the leader in the chase. Yes, I’m going all Nascar on ya’ll. I’m just gettin’ my southern on.

Anyone want to chime in on whether Toy Story 3 is worth the purchase? I haven’t seen it yet but I’m also not a child. It is always good to have kids movies on hand. I heard there were tearful moments. I may have to view it alone in that case. If you have any thoughts or opinions on it, feel free to let me know.

Ahh, Fall. You have arrived. OK, so our highs are still in the mid to upper 80s, but it isn’t a bad thing, right? I miss seasons or at least the appearance of them. I like visiting places that have snowy winters but I think I am done living there. I’m 33 and I have already become a snowbird. Actually I suppose I have to be retired first. Well that’s not happening any time soon.

Yes. I had a birthday. No big to do. I guess I am past that point. No, to be honest. I was never big on the large celebrations. I suppose I take after my grandfather in that respect. He is very anti “todo.” Speaking of my grandfather. He is very ill. Things are getting worse but we are mostly at the acceptance stage. We know it is happening and all we want to do now is make sure he is comfortable. Yes, I am sad, but I know it is his time.

What else is going on? Let me think. Work is work. Of course I wish I was independently wealthy and driving test cars for Aston Martin and Bugatti. You know, every girls dream. Right? A new car is in my future, but somehow I don’t see either of those as possible selections. I’d buy four parking spaces to make sure nothing happened to my car.

I’ve been thinking about my site a bit more. I want to redo it. I’m just deciding what I want to do.

Wow, if that wasn’t an old school ramble fest, I don’t know what is. Thinking back, I’ve been posting my ramblings online for 15 years. Holy carp. I feel old.