[Disclaimer: I know relatively nothing about the organization that produced it - which is advertised at the end. I just thought it was a good video.]

When I cam home today there was a package on my doorstep. This is what I found

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What you’re seeing is a handwritten note from the CEO, a very soft t-shirt, a set of coasters, two koozies, and a mouse pad.

These guys went way overboard and I appreciate them for it. Thanks to all who got excited about this experience with me.

I’m sure that I’ve ranted about it before, but the one huge downside to iTunes (and digital music in general) is that we’ve gotten away from listening to full albums straight through in one sitting. I would almost compare this to looking at a painting in a poorly lit room with one eye closed.

So, I’m curious. What are the most recent albums that have really impacted you?

Here are mine from the year:

The New Frontiers: Mending

The Frames: The Cost

Caleb Carruth: Darkness Falls

Coldplay: Viva la Vida

It’s a really easy, but potentially life-changing, read.

First, I want to encourage you to read it. More than that, I would love to be able to dialogue with anyone about it. So, if you’ve read it or you plan on grabbing it up and reading it over the Thanksgiving break (it really is a fast read), drop me a comment. Maybe we can come up with a few topics to throw out there as individual blog posts over the next few weeks.

P.S. You can probably find the CD version pretty cheap. It’s only about 4 hours long. If you’ve got a trip to, oh, I don’t know, New Jersey, it might help you pass the time. (Just kidding, Andy, I know you have plenty of reading/listening on your plate.)

Friday/Saturday

• Men’s Retreat at Sky Ranch [if you play at half-speed you're bound to get hurt]

Sunday

• Church
• Lunch with Mom
• Shopping with wife
• Nap
• Cowboys (finally doing something right)

Monday

• Slept in
• More shopping with wife
• Received another mother lode of books from Half.com [the name is really misleading, though. I got $80 (pre-tax) worth of books for $23 shipping and tax included]
• Played in the band.
• Watched Buffalo give away a game.

Countdown to kickoff - 4 days, 11 hours.

Well, I thought I would resurrect the 10 albums thread.

I’m going out of town today and then again in a couple of weeks, so I’ve been burning some CDs since my new car is not set up to play my iPod. So here are 10 must have CDs for a Road Trip.

Bebo Norman: Myself When I am Real - After traveling back and forth across Texas promoting this album, the sound of it just calls me back to the road.

Rolling Stones: Forty Licks - There’s something about real, true rock-n-roll that makes you have to get moving.

The Frames: The Cost - It’s The Cost by The Frames. Do I need any more reason to include it?

Graham Colton Band: Drive - Ok, forgive the horrible pun of the album title given this list. I have to roll down the windows and drive a little faster when I’m playing it.

Hootie and the Blowfish: Cracked Rear View - Hootie is road music.

Matt Wertz: Somedays - This is what we were listening when we were driving all over for the Bebo Norman shows.

Counting Crows: August and Everything After - The ultimate in timeless albums will get you where you’re going in no time.

Randy Rogers Band: Rollercoaster - The ultimate audio tour guide for your travels throughout Texas.

Edwin McCain: Messenger - Edwin was a must have for any trip home during college.

Lifehouse: Stanley Climbfall - Another staple from the Bebo Norman trips.

What do you need for a good road trip?

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