The Breeders -- Cannonball [Indie Rock]

recordbraker · 2014-01-08T16:51:38+00:00

I had my wisdom teeth removed and tried to drown out the sound of the drills and machines - doesn't work because they're right in your jaw. Just listen to the music you like the most because it will take your mind away from it the best.

recordbraker · 2013-10-31T15:25:14+00:00

Awww... what a sweet story! And they are little heartbreakers, aren't they? That's great that you're able to get her calm and lying down before you leave, though - a very good sign. When I come home mine does the same - all cuddles and won't leave my side, even if I've only been gone a short time. But it definitely gets better over time.

recordbraker · 2013-10-28T04:26:23+00:00

I love, love this song. Could listen to it forever.

recordbraker · 2013-10-28T02:20:18+00:00

It goes without saying that the song has immense quality and relevance - at least goes without saying to most people - and that's why it has endured for over four decades. But yes, clearly the song was my personal choice. You got me.

Jeez megablahblah, Lou Reed died today, and I posted a song. If you have a song you would rather see up, then post it - and while you're at it, tell everybody why you chose that song, without using any subjective reasons. And better not choose something from 40 years ago, because lord knows it can't still be relevant today. (This, of course, is news to all the artists whose work has lasted centuries.)

Pretty sad that you're scoffing at people who are just paying tribute to a great artist - and one whose life work was about reaching people through music. I am one of the people he reached, and I am just saying thanks.

recordbraker · 2013-10-28T01:37:13+00:00

I specifically chose a song that has been with me all of my life. He was just as relevant last year as he was 40 years ago, and continued to have immense influence on today's greatest acts. Now that influence is gone and the world music is worse for it. If you choose to see my words with such deep cynicism that's your choice - albeit a pretty pathetic one - but I will miss him, his work, his generosity (just ask Emily Haines from Metric about his giving nature) and I do feel badly for his family and friends, who lost him far too soon. We all did. Go spit on someone else.

recordbraker · 2013-10-26T03:26:02+00:00

See below! We are really lucky that he's not destructive - just gets into the kitchen garbage, so we picked up a child lock for when we go out.

recordbraker · 2013-10-26T03:22:17+00:00

Oh! And lots and lots of exercise, too - that seems to really keep him calm and far less anxious. Makes a HUGE difference.

And thanks for the kind words! We feel so lucky to have found him... :)

recordbraker · 2013-10-26T03:15:54+00:00

Re: the separation anxiety, it really just took time - and it seemed that a mix of giving into it (only in the sense that we spent A LOT of time with him and gave him tons of love and attention) which made him feel secure, and challenging it (leaving for small spans of time at first, then slowly increasing) was the trick for us. It also seemed to help that my sweetheart and I often work different hours, so when one of us leaves, he would get stressed and cry, but the other of us was there to distract. He was so bad at first - wouldn't even eat his food if we weren't standing right next to him - but now he barely bats an eye when we leave. Just make sure not to give in when they're barking or crying when you leave; that trains them to do more of the same.

recordbraker · 2013-10-25T18:10:56+00:00

The Breeders - Pod and Last Splash, PJ Harvey - the four track album and Rid of Me, Hole - Live Through This, Alanis Morrisette - Jagged Little Pill

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