Could it be that the sun is sitting a little higher in the banner's sky today? No, we're not continuing our celebration of Paul Dano and Little Miss Sunshine. (Believe me, dear reader, I would love to... But that would be observed with a yellow bus zooming past in the report background and a .gif of me dancing to Superfreak.) No, we're observing the Summer Solstice! Yes, today's the day, that long and lazy day where the sun reaches its highest position in the sky and in the report banner.
And what better way to celebrate the beginning of those dog days of summer with a surfing centered report! That's right, shoobies, the Report is hitting the beach! But first, we'll need some tunes to crank out over the peaceful sounds of those waves lapping at the shore. (Seriously, leave that on in the background while your boombox and/or other Internet tabs play some music.) I could just recommend listening to this on repeat all day, but there are too many surf rock tunes to do that. And thankfully one reader recently turned me on to a band that has put together some amazing mixes at Reverberation Radio. I recommend Reverberation #14. And the music of the band itself, cleverly named the Allah-Lahs, also comes with that great classic surf feel.
Of course, I get it, those twangy reverberations and good vibrations aren't for everyone. (Though if you don't like "Good Vibrations," you'll have to do some work to prove to me that you have a soul.) For those of you who don't like surf rock, I offer... Surf bark. Yes, for some reason this happened. And not just once, but six times before this, as well. That's seven years of slobbery surf and wet dog wipeouts. But what a fun world record to set... Bummer to be one of the dogs that jumped off, though... No place in the record for bailing out, they went home tail between their legs. Anyway... Totally teaching Archer to surf next time I'm in NH. Too bad he'll be afraid of the surfboard. And the waves. And the sand.
That's all for today. Enjoy the long sunshine and the incredibly appropriate fact that it's Brian Wilson's birthday! Make his day and send him a letter telling him the name of your favorite vegetable (I know that you'll feel better.) Or just hit the beach, boys and girls! Wouldn't that be nice!
As the sun rises high and things heat up, remember to keep cool cool.
And what better way to celebrate the beginning of those dog days of summer with a surfing centered report! That's right, shoobies, the Report is hitting the beach! But first, we'll need some tunes to crank out over the peaceful sounds of those waves lapping at the shore. (Seriously, leave that on in the background while your boombox and/or other Internet tabs play some music.) I could just recommend listening to this on repeat all day, but there are too many surf rock tunes to do that. And thankfully one reader recently turned me on to a band that has put together some amazing mixes at Reverberation Radio. I recommend Reverberation #14. And the music of the band itself, cleverly named the Allah-Lahs, also comes with that great classic surf feel.
Of course, I get it, those twangy reverberations and good vibrations aren't for everyone. (Though if you don't like "Good Vibrations," you'll have to do some work to prove to me that you have a soul.) For those of you who don't like surf rock, I offer... Surf bark. Yes, for some reason this happened. And not just once, but six times before this, as well. That's seven years of slobbery surf and wet dog wipeouts. But what a fun world record to set... Bummer to be one of the dogs that jumped off, though... No place in the record for bailing out, they went home tail between their legs. Anyway... Totally teaching Archer to surf next time I'm in NH. Too bad he'll be afraid of the surfboard. And the waves. And the sand.
That's all for today. Enjoy the long sunshine and the incredibly appropriate fact that it's Brian Wilson's birthday! Make his day and send him a letter telling him the name of your favorite vegetable (I know that you'll feel better.) Or just hit the beach, boys and girls! Wouldn't that be nice!
As the sun rises high and things heat up, remember to keep cool cool.
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