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It's December, the default start of winter before the official start of winter in twenty short days. That plump, furry feeling you have from Thanksgiving is finally starting to fade and the sprint to Christmas (shuffle to Hanukkah, cartwheel to Kwanzaa, hippie-dance to Solstice) has begun. Blink and it's New Years, just like that.

All of this puts me in a reflective mood, looking back on the year to revisit happy moments (my daughter's first steps), heal bitter wounds (did we really elect him again?), and restock for the year to come. This certainly explains the tone of this month's Featured Review which, to my surprise and appreciation, reaffirms my faith in music's ability to live both in the moment and in our memories; to be current, present, and even hip while rooted in some deeper part of our shared experience.

I hope as we hurry through this festive whirlwind month you take a moment - on a plane, in a car, in your bed, in the shower, at a friend's house, outside - to listen. To look around. To reflect and enjoy. That is my sage advice. I should work for Hallmark.

Also, in a pinch, a cassette case makes a good window scraper on those unexpected frosty mornings. Finally some advice you can use. See you next year!

Posted by Kyle at December 1, 2004 12:00 AM

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