"Birds have been seen covered in oil..."

"Saw photos of the brown pelican, Louisiana's state bird." --just texted from my Bushwick housemate.

My response text: "Had awesome NOLA (New Orleans, LA) BBQ shrimp last night."

Just in time, I guess. Unfortunately, I've been saying this same line about NOLA since I managed to get there just before Katrina changed it dramatically, from what I gather. Here they go again.

[Currently listening: http://flavorwire.com/89885/daily-dose-pick-unkle]

(only figuratively, of course)

Might as well share here too: High Violet, yeah!

The National's new one is freaking killing me--in the totally best way: tears moved to, joy filled with.

Yeah, this pretty much says it all--epsecially the thing about ocean people. See M.?

Flavorpill: What’s your idea of happiness?

Perry Farrell: Being around music in a relaxed way; making it, listening to it, and all the things that magnetize to that moment.

FP: What’s your idea of misery?

PF: Misery is being inland, without an ocean around, and without the people that live by the ocean around. Also, having to pay attention a lot harder than I’m used to — being serious. Immaturity has its virtues. Not wearing the suit and tie, it keeps you youthful.

(Andrew Wyeth: Wind from the Sea)