November is my favorite time of the year. Although, as a Texan (who’s unwillingly native to a year-round Summer), I can only imagine what “Sweet November” can encompass. I would like to think that I could walk along pavement that would be covered in a blanket of crisp, honey toned leaves with the smell of Autumn hanging from a hammock of crimson clouds. I would imagine that scent to be of cinnamon, a sweet tasting Brule and of spiced pumpkin and fallen pinecones.
November is supposed to be beautiful. I do have yet to live the vivid imagery in which I describe, but I can only hope that my winter endeavors in New York
Another thing that comes to my mind when I think of November—I think of music. As usual, my music taste is very subtle. I created a playlist to share with you and I will dedicate this blog to it. You can listen to many of these on Pandora if you were to create these following (beloved) stations: City and Colour (of course!), A Fine Frenzy, and The Weepies.
Save Your Scissors’ Sweet November Playlist:
A Fine Frenzy: Almost lover
Missy Higgins: Where I stand
The Violet Archers: You and I
Walking Ashland
Old 97’s: Question
Iron & Wine: Jezebel
A Fine Frenzy: Last of Days
The Mostar Diving Club: Worlds Apart
Vampire Weekend: Horchata
Ben Harper: Walk Away
Stateless: Bloodstream
City and Colour: Northern Wind
Frou Frou: Breathe In
Iron and Wine: Flightless Bird
Michelle Featherstone: Coffee and Cigarettes
Nada Surf: Always Love
I highly recommend every single one of these songs. If you like some of these songs, you might also want to add “Augustana” as a station to your Pandora. Those that are not familiar with Pandora, it is a free internet radio that allows you to choose the music you ideally want to listen to. By “creating a station” you will find songs that reflect your musical taste.
Grab a Cinnamon Brule Late at Starbucks. They are now back in season! Add a touch of soy milk and just a hint of nutmeg. Enjoy a warm Pumpkin Spice and add a pinch of brown sugar. Take your ipod, plug in those ear buds and simply b r e a t h e!
