Superpowers

I have a few superpowers. One worth noting is that I am able to fall asleep within seconds of my head hitting the pillow. Another is that I will inevitably pick the longest, slowest line at the supermarket. (Okay, so that's sort of an anti-superpower)

But one of my favorite superpowers is that I have a knack for meeting (and often befriending) some of the most talented singer/songwriters around... The Weepies, Jonatha Brooke, Ben Harper, Martine Locke. You might remember a few weeks ago, I met a very charming man at the taqueria and he told me about his daughter Rachel Garlin.

Well now I'm a new fan! and she invited me to a show she was doing with Catie Curtis this weekend in Berkeley. I didn't know Catie Curtis' music until now and I can't believe I was in the dark for so long. She is amazing. You can give a listen on her myspace page and also see her list of upcoming shows.

Also, Jonatha is currently touring and I wish I could follow her around the country and go to each and every show. I will definitely be at her gig at Slim's in San Francisco on my birthday, November 9th.

What are your superpowers? Are you able to tell something is wrong with a friend simply by the way they answer the phone? Are you the calm in the storm? Tell me about your superpowers...

winners of the giveaway!

Ben, pumpkin patch, Portland, OR, Canon Rebel Xti

The winners of the All About Cute giveaway are:

Orla Kiely boulevard wallet: Kristina Terrell, who said, "Love your blog, and your wonderful photos inspired me to buy a Rebel and pick up photography again! Thanks!! By the way...I...ahem....LOVE Orla Kiely!!"
Hop hop earrings: Gypsy Alex, who said, "Oooola la! Yummy! I'm all about cute. :)
Orla Kiely red wallet: Heather, who said "Whee! Contest! Pretties!"

Please email me if you're a winner. If I don't hear from you in the next week or so, I'll pick another name. Congratulations!

ben loves portland

Ben, Kennedy School, Portland, OR, Canon Rebel Xti

Fresh back from a great trip to the lovely city of Portland, OR! More soon, but just wanted to share this adorable photo of Ben. When he joins a band and takes this guitar thing on the road, this will be his head shot.