Adrienne Huebner Photography

I decided that I would be more likely to blog on a regular basis if I have a couple of blog theme days.  I’ve seen some “Miscellaneous Monday” posts and some “Flashback Friday” posts, but I’m going to start things off with “What I Like Wednesday.”  Is that cheesy?  Tell me it’s not cheesy.

Here are a few things that have really been floating my boat lately:

Google Reader:  Google Reader helps me stay on top of all 723 blogs I follow.  (Ok, I’m only following 36 right now, but that’s after I forced myself to cut waaaay back.)  For those of you who aren’t familiar with Google Reader, allow me to explain.  Google reader is a “web-based aggregator, capable of reading Atom and RSS feeds.”  Basically, you log into your google account, add subscriptions for each blog you want to follow, and voila!  Every time one of your favorite blogs has a new post, it shows up automatically on Reader.  That way, you don’t have to check each blog one at a time, hoping for updated content.  This, in turn, reduces the amount of guilt experienced by negligent bloggers such as myself.  Here’s a snapshot of my Google Reader.  If you don’t see your blog on there, let me know.  I’d love to add it!  (Also, if you could all add me, that would be swell.  As you can see below, I added myself.  Because I’m cool like that.)

KGSR:  I feel like this local radio station (specifically the music they play) really embodies what I love about Austin (diversity and independence with a little bit of Texas charm thrown in for good measure).  I mean, how many radio stations do you know that play Radiohead, The Rolling Stones, Rosanne Cash, and Ryan Adams all on the same day?  (Apparently, we should add alliteration to the list for What I Like Wednesday.)

Brandi Carlile:  I may be a little late to the party, but I just discovered Brandi’s music (thanks to the afore-mentioned KGSR) and I absolutely LOVE it.  If I could sing, I would want to sing like this.  (For the record, I most definitely cannot sing…. at all.) I’d elaborate on why I like her music, but I can’t come up with the right musical adjectives, so if you’re interested, check out this review on Paste Magazine.  Also, download these songs:  The Story, Caroline, Dreams, and That Year.  You won’t be disappointed.  (Unless you dislike good music… Kim G., I’m looking at you.)

KISS Albums: I’ve ordered albums from several different vendors and these are by far my favorite.  They are simple and classy with sumptuous leather covers and rich photographic printing. (Did I really just use the word “sumptuous”?  I don’t know that I’ve ever typed that word before.  Huh.)

This mutt:  I love her floppy ears, the way she wiggles her butt when she’s excited, and the fact that she’s kinda a momma’s girl (don’t tell Garrod I said that).

That’s it for this first edition of What I Like Wednesday.  Please hold me accountable to doing this on a somewhat consistent basis.

Love,
Adrienne