Firstly: Thanks to my friends for all of your input on the driving songs. It was fun building a list from your suggestions, plus a few of my favorites.
It’s in no way conclusive; that’s the fun thing about playlists. I’m sure the second I post this I’ll think of another hundred songs to go on [...]

All right, friends – help me out! I’ve had a few conversations lately about how great certain songs sound in the car, how they can match the driving mood.  Which doesn’t mean every driving song is for leadfoots.
- Some driving songs are thoughtful and mellow (reflective ride)
- Some are fun and upbeat vacation songs (family [...]

I feel bad for the albums released the same week as U2; I really do.  Don’t get me wrong – U2 is great.  I’ve already listened to No Line On The Horizon, and I’m sure the blogosphere will soon be filled with middle-aged hipsters offering their takes on Bono and Co.
The downside is that this same [...]

These aren’t necessarily my very tops for 2008, but off the top of my head, I would have to say they are right up there.
 
Book – Touch, by Rudy Rasmus
The pastor of St. John’s in Houston has written a powerful book chronicling the life of St. John’s; really it’s also an extension of his own [...]