The Week Ahead, 2/10-2/14
Improving your weekday experience 5 links at a time.
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It’s the second week of February and while it’s relatively chilly in Nashville today, I have to say there’s a feeling of early Spring creeping in. Perhaps it’s the way-too-early display of Easter stuff at stores or the fashion world already pushing Spring/Summer, but something has me thinking of fresh(if not warm) air blowing in open windows. Wishful thinking I suppose due to unseasonably warm day a week ago that saw temps climb to the mid-70s with nary a cloud in the sky. Plenty of rain in the forecast and some lows in the ‘teens are certainly sobering when it comes to visions of any sort of ongoing thaw. So it’s back to sweaters, insulated jackets and beanies for now. No complaints from yours truly though. I know that after an all too brief spring I’ll be longing for days with highs in the ‘30s as the oppressive heat of summer in the mid-south takes hold and doesn’t let up for months on end. Perhaps it’s not too early to be considering Spring/Summer clothing after all.
Enjoy! -AM
1.) My Morning Jacket- Time Waited - One of my all time favorite bands is back with the first single off their new album “is”, which arrives March 21st. I’ve been a fan for going on 20 years now and have seen MMJ live more than any other band, so obviously I’d be really excited about this no matter what. The fact that they brought in Grammy award winning producer Brendan O’Brien for their 10th studio album is an added bonus.
2.) Buck Mason Sidewinder Rib Ringer Tee - Even as Buck Mason expands into more elevated clothing(with great success I might add) they remain true to their humble roots as purveyors of excellent t-shirts. The “Sidewinder Rib Ringer” is the latest in a long line of well made, nicely fitted tees which you’d do well to add to your short sleeve rotation.
3.) No Reserve: 2007 Volvo S80 V8 AWD on Cars & Bids - Time is of the essence if you’re in the market for one of the all time great modern sleeper sedans. This silver Volvo sedan raises no suspicion and attracts no unwanted attention, unless of course you uncork the 4.4L Yamaha built V8 with an aftermarket exhaust. Then you’re gonna get some looks, mostly mystified ones as you zip by in comfort and style that you’re hard pressed to find elsewhere for the same price.
4.) The Stuff of Our Lives by Chris Wallace - Friend of the program Mr. Chris Wallace has been writing beautifully about the passing of his father and all that brings with it in his recent Substack posts. I cannot recommend subscribing to his newsletter highly enough. Chris is a hell of a writer, not too shabby with a camera either.
5.) Homesick Snowboard & Culture Festival at Stratton Mountain, VT - Today is Ross “The Boss” Powers’ 46th birthday and that reminded me of an upcoming event I hope to make it up to Vermont for in March. Now in its third year, “Homesick” is a 3 day event celebrating the progression of snowboarding with an open contest format featuring a rail jam, downhill race and retro-halfpipe jam. Even if you’re not getting in on the action, coming out to watch former pros, up-and-comers and lots of in-betweeners have fun on the slopes is a worthwhile endeavor.