Airbnb had an ad slot during the hometown dates of The Bachelor: Matt James (not that I was watching… I was definitely watching) and it stopped me in my tracks. Was it the ad itself, or the music that was so emotional, not sure? Who sings this haunting version of the “Landslide”? Her name isContinue reading “Airbnb commercial… the “Landslide” song, and more!”
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Salt -N- Pepa “Shoop”…great song from the 1990s
OK, this is going WAY back but for those of you who haven’t heard (or listened to it in a while), take a few minutes to admire “Shoop” by Salt-N-Pepa, released 28 years ago (1993). I heard it recently on SiriusXM’s 90s Channel and was reminded how fun and twisty turny the lyrics are. SoContinue reading “Salt -N- Pepa “Shoop”…great song from the 1990s”
Allstate’s new ad “Duet”… the car, the music, the hood ornament!
This ad, titled “Duet,” features the music of the Pet Shop Boys performing “Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)” while a guy drives his car down an undisclosed road in an undisclosed state. Even the license plate doesn’t give away any location info. “The Beautiful State” and the plate number 2SBI653 are both used asContinue reading “Allstate’s new ad “Duet”… the car, the music, the hood ornament!”
“The Great Thaw” in Nashville
This has been a week full of snow, ice, and very, very low temperatures in Nashville. If you were to ask how long I’ve been cooped up at home, I’d ask you, “What month is it?” But to be serious, I haven’t driven my car more than 4 miles since Saturday, a week ago. InContinue reading ““The Great Thaw” in Nashville”
Carrier of Grace
I heard a sermon from Passion City Church in Atlanta and a phrase that stuck with me is “carrier of grace”… someone that overlooks an offense is a good way to sum it up, someone who has this graceful quality like Jesus did. Right off the bat, I can think of two examples of thisContinue reading “Carrier of Grace”
Out of the Wilderness 