Thursday, August 31, 2006

FYS Initial Blog Assignment

1. After reviewing the green sheet at registration, I was drawn to Roots Music immediately based on my love of music and desire to know more about the origins and history. It really wasn't just a "I'll take it because I have to," but more of a "I really hope I get my first choice."

2. Five Songs For a Desert Island

A. Alkaline Trio-"Cooking Wine"
B. Brother Ali-"Forest Whitaker"
C. Heiruspecs-"5ves"
D. Suicide Machines-"New Girl"
E. Rage Against the Machine-"Know Your Enemy"

3. I will always associate my dad with Van Morrison's "Moondance" album, due to the fact that along with Bruce Hornsby (& The Range), Dave Matthews and Los Lobos, I essentially grew up with Van Morrison.

4. New national anthem: The Band-"Atlantic City"

5. Directly, I'm not involved in any kind of music performance, though I do write (CD reviews and features) on Minnesota music for both a website and a magazine.

6. Question for Governor Blanco.....

Being the first female governor of Louisiana, do you feel your approach to the office is (or should be) radically different from your predecessors?