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Bon Iver, Bon Iver

This post is past due. In June, I was introduced to what is probably my favorite album of 2011, Bon Iver's Bon Iver. I had heard "Skinny Love," off For Emma, Forever Ago, but otherwise I was pretty new to Justin Vernon. There are so many things I love about him: he has Shakespeare's "birthday," he's from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and he writes and records his music secluded in a cabin.

Every time I listen to a song off of this album, I can't help but continue to listen to the entire album. When I first heard it, I think I listened to it six times in a row. My brother said he listened to it eight times in a row. It's incredibly hypnotic and beautiful. 

I assume Vernon's friendship and producing sessions with Kanye have really influenced this album. It's rather electronic, especially the last song, "Beth/Rest," which sounds reminiscent of a romantic scene in an 80's movie. His vocals are touching even when you don't know what he's saying.. but you kind of don't want to know, lest it ruin anything. It's so gorgeous, I'd rather not risk it.

Bon Iver - Towers

Bon Iver - Beth/Rest

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In Honor of Mob Week

I stayed home today sick from work and luckily for me, it happens to be Mob Week. Since I'm not into pretending I actually like Shark Week, I enjoyed the Godfather and the Untouchables. Did you know there were so many attractive men in these movies? Let's review:

Robert De Niro

I love Robert De Niro because he is total man candy and he would love me. Seriously, big ups to being married to the same black woman for a very long time! Holla at me if it doesn't work out, even at his age. Ignore Al Pacino,  please.

Andy Garcia

I never used to be that attracted to Andy Garcia, but seeing the younger version of him in the Untouchables was eye-opening, fosho. Not sure if he's hot enough to make me watch the Godfather III, though.

James Caan

Oh my God, I love him. Sonny Corleone is probably my favorite character in the Godfather. Seriously, he devastates me. 

Marlon Brando

Okay, okay, I know it's not the same looking Marlon Brando in the Godfather, but so what? He's gorgeous. I love Marlon Brando and his avant-garde and weird ass. 

Wedding Clutch

I'm writing this because I want everyone to know that I want to make this clutch sometime this summer. I figure if I write it then I have to do it, right? Anyway, I think this clutch is just darling and the instructions on The Purl Bee look quite simple, if done with patience! I'll let you know when I make one.

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Love him.