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The Answer Is Yes: Song of the Day

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Song notes:

1. Should Duran Duran be required by law to play this song at every show? Yes.

Am I disappointed they didn’t play it Monday night? Yes.

Did I enjoy the sing along in the parking lot after the show? Yes.

2. Did the video editor clearly spend a lot of time synching Simon’s movements to the beat? Yes.

3. Do I love all the cheekbones, defined jaw lines and pouty lips in this video? Yes.

Good god, let us not wonder why I have been blinky about these dudes for 30 years.

THIRTY YEARS!!!!!!!!!

4. Would I very much like Simon to shave off that beard? Yes.

5. At one time in my life did I know all the awesome hand movements of this video? Yes.

6. Do I now find the naked baby in this video strange? Yes.

7. Was I previously too distracted by the high-waisted trousers and fitted shirts to notice said naked baby? Yes.

8. Am I now creeped out some perv is going to find me via that search? Yes.

9. Will I watch this video on replay today? Yes.

10. Do I think you should too? Yes.

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Are you a Durannie? Who did you want to marry when you grew up?

What have you loved since junior high – music or otherwise?

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House Madness: Song of the Day

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1. Oh, Madness. Our house, indeed.

2. I’ve lost count how many times I’ve moved our furniture from room-to-room in the last six weeks. Fingers crossed, I’ll be finished with this nuttiness this weekend.

3. In the meantime, let’s all enjoy this awesome song. {Who knew they were still at it?}

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Have you been through house madness? What did you do to survive?

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Guilty Pleasure: Song of the Day

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1. My girl, @jeaninoakland, introduced me to the genius of the collaborative playlists on Spotify earlier this week.

2. Who knew we’d share so many of the same guilty pleasure songs?

3. If this is wrong, I don’t want to be right.

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What are your guilty pleasure songs?

Are you on Spotify? Who wants to help me make it work?

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Fan Letter Payoff: Song of the Day

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1. Last week I posted my Fantasy Setlist for the Old 97’s show at Harlow’s and then tweeted it to Rhett. He, being the nicest guy in rock, said he’d use it.

2. My list didn’t have any songs from Grand Theatre Volume 2 because I hadn’t gotten it yet {been an insanely weird month – not to worry, I picked on up at the show}.

It is AWESOME!

3. This is now my theme song. I’m a Trainwreck.

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Have you ever written a fan letter?

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It Was Good While It Lasted: Song of the Day

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Song notes:

1. Jenny Lewis is adorable. The first time I saw her as an adult I wondered if she was in Camp Beverly Hills. The answer turned out to be yes. Who knew?

2. Apparently Rilo Kiley broke up recently. Guess I’ll just have to stick to these hits.

3. I am a sucker for a hand clap song.

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What is your favorite song by a group who has since broken up?

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Fantasy Set List: Old 97’s at Harlow’s, August 14th

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Much to my surprise, my favorite band, Old 97’s,  is returning to Sacramento this weekend {the second time this summer and second time EVER}. I am ridiculously excited because with the Rubes coming soon, I’m not sure how many shows I’ll be going to in the near future. That being said, Sunday night I plan to rock.

Making a set list every night must be torture when you have so many good songs to choose from, so if I were in charge of the set list this is what it would look like.

39 Greatest Hits According to Me 

Every Night Is Friday Night (Without You)
A State Of Texas
Champaign, Illinois
Let The Whiskey Take The Reins
Please Hold On While The Train Is Moving
No Baby I
My Two Feet
The One
Here’s to the Halcyon
Early Morning
Rollerskate Skinny
King Of All The World
Buick City Complex
Designs On You
W.I.F.E.
Eyes for You – {If I only get one song, this would be it}
Ray Charles
Hands Off
Wish the Worst
St. Ignatius
Jagged
Lonely Holiday
Indefinitely
Nineteen
Valentine
Won’t Be Home
Coahuila
The New Kid
Bloomington
Friends Forever
Salome
Melt Show Streets of Where I’m From
Four Leaf Clover
The Other Shoe
Victoria
W-I-F-E
Bel Air
Timebomb

In your fantasy world if you were in charge of making a set list, who would you make it for and what songs would you include?

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Favorite Duet: Song of the Day

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Song notes:

1. A little solo road trip let me dig deep into my old97s/Rhett Miller catalog. {I’ve been banned from playing them while the hubs is home. He seems to think he’s heard them enough over the years. Whatevs.}

2. Seeing Rhett play this live is a little slice of awesome because of the duet nature of the song. One side of the audience gets the male Rhett and the other gets the female.

There are also crazy internet rumors about women from the audience coming up on stage to sing with him. {What a ridiculously terrifying fantasy/nightmare!}

3. Are you in Sacramento August 14th? If so, maybe we’ll get to see him play this at  Harlow’s.

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What is your favorite duet?

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I Like It Local: Song of the Day

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SO much can and does change in a week.

Hello, reality!

No back to school shopping or lesson planning for me. Just getting ready for the Rubes.

Song notes:

1. The hubs is a bit sad we’re missing the Forever Goldrush show at Harlow’s August 12th because we’ll be out-of-town, so he’s been playing a lot of FGR this week.

2. I’ve been reminded just how much I loved Damon’s voice and FGR’s debut album Unknown Territory with songs like Songs Bottles Get Broken To, Still In The Water, and Hey Cowboy – how could I not?

3. Now I’m bummed we aren’t in town to see them. Are you in Sacramento the 12th? If so, get over to Harlow’s and have a beer for me.

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Who are your favorite local music makers?

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San Francisco, I Love You: Song of the Day

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Um, yeah. So last week I talked about not being ready to go back to work and I am indeed not going back to work. Anyone looking for a teaching job? I’ve seen the temporary job listing for mine.

Hello, reality.

Song notes:

1. So I’ve been spending a lot of time in San Francisco this summer as part of my Summer of Intentionality: To Learn – travel in my own backyard and my oh my she is a beauty. Over the years of living in Sacramento life has gotten so full of every day demands I have been neglecting the Bay Area. Recently I’ve been reminded what a mistake that has been.

2. Speaking of beauty, who else thinks Chris Isaak sold his soul to the devil for his good looks, amazing voice, charm and song writing talent?

3. The album is one of many that were the soundtrack to my falling in love with the hubs era. *swoon*

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Do you know of any other favorite city songs? What records were on your falling in love soundtrack?

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In Honor of Leisure Stress: Song of the Day

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Please don’t think for a minute I am in any way, shape, or form ready to go back to work just because I’ve been a little tense on break. Leisure Stress be damned!

Song notes:

1. The page-boy! The jumpsuit! The smoking! Oh Tommy Shaw…

2. The mustache! The curls! The garter belts (!) on the sleeves! Oh Dennis DeYoung…

3. I listened to this song countless times growing up always trying to choreograph the next best dance routine. Early SYTYCD contestant or wannabe Solid Gold Dancer? I’ll let you decide.

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What crazy songs from your childhood have you been compelled to look up on YouTube?

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Road Trippin’: Song of the Day

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New friends that make you laugh out loud? Sign me up!  I am totally in love with this week – new friends, mini-road trip, happy hour, and massage. Leisure Stress be damned!

Song notes:

1. Son Volt Trace = one of the best road trip albums ever made.  Sing-a-long Central!

2. Too many great songs to choose from, but this is a particular favorite. I believe their only commercial radio “hit”.

3. If you’ve never heard this album or it’s been a while, seriously stop what you are doing and go listen. Brilliant.

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What are your go-to records for the open road?

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Song of the Day: Roller Disco and Pigtails

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Reunited and it feels so good. Been seeing lots of friends as of late, so feel glad you weren’t given the Peaches and Herb treatment this week.

Song notes:

1. I know everyone knows this song now, but I knew it in 2nd grade.

2. My bestie from childhood had this on vinyl and we played it on her yellow Holly Hobbie record player in the garage while we tried out our roller disco moves on the slippery garage floor.

3. Memories…. we had lunch yesterday, so I’ve got elementary school on the brain.

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What songs did you grow up with that bring you back?

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Love listening to commercial class rock stations in the car between here and the Bay Area. You get to hear exactly the same songs you listened to growing up practically in the same rotation. Makes for great sing along car rides.

Song notes:

1. Undoubtably one of the best American rock and roll songs of all time. Seriously, who doesn’t love this song? If that’s you, don’t tell me. It might ruin our relationship.

2. American Girl is one of those songs that makes me want to learn to play guitar and get over singing in public.

3. Overheard conversation in my husband’s 4th grade class several years ago, “I know, Mr. B., only Tom can be Petty.”

4. I broke my I-hate-concerts-at-big-venues rule a couple of years ago to see Tom Petty play on a big screen from half a mile away. Just know I learned my lesson.

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What do you think is the best American rock song?

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Crazy good week here in summer break land. Spent all week in the Writing Leadership Institute and felt like it was such a great use of time. That is saying a lot – going to work during the first week of break.

Song notes:

1. I’ve been listening to a lot of Queen’s greatest hits lately. I’m sort of discovering them now through a different lens. These were radio songs growing up and they still rock.

2. One of my best friends is getting married today and I’ve got love and best friends on the brain.

3. Freddy is still my future-self rock star idol for those of you keeping tabs.

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What songs did you play at your wedding?

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Song of the Day!

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Um, so Friday got away from me in a flurry of yoga and paper. Ending school on a Thursday always throws me for a loop. So it’s Saturday and we’re having Song of the Day today instead.

The obvious choice for an end of the year song would be this, but I can’t post it because he has scared the bejesus out of me since I first saw him in the Bee Gee’s Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band movie in 1978.

Yes, I saw it in the theatre and yes, it was the worst movie – ever. And not just because I spilled an entire Dr. Pepper on my brand new white jeans.

Song notes:

1. Pat rocks. Not just the song, but the whole package. The hair, the makeup, the outfit. Now 30+ years later, she looks completely contemporary. I think I saw that shirt at Bows and Arrows last night.

2. Songs like this make me happy. And sing along really loudly.

3. I just found out Pat has a memoir out called Between A Heart and A Rock Place. Hello summer reading!

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What were you listening to when you were 10 that you still listen to now?

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Song of the Day!

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Bonus!

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The 97’s are coming! The 97’s are coming!

In case you missed it, my favorite band since forever (ok, except Duran Duran and Quasi) are coming to Sacramento. On a Saturday night. When I’m in town. I don’t think they’ve ever played Sacramento proper.

I may hyperventilate.

1. I heard Every Night Is Friday Night at Justin Herman Plaza last summer and l.o.v.e.d. it from the start. I learned in the Forum the other day that it started out slower until someone suggested they try it like the Clash. Brilliant.

2. I made a 39 song Greatest Hits According to The Tams {me} for some friends the other day. Yes, 39. And yes, it was like choosing your favorite kid. I felt awful leaving some out. And yes, these two made the cut.

3. Timebomb is one of my absolute favorites, however it is met with bittersweetness knowing it is closing the show.

If you haven’t already gotten your tickets for tomorrow’s show, go do it now. The Old 97’s put on the best show you’ll ever go to. Plus then you can hear me singing along with every song.

PS – I still want to win this Meet and Greet with the band. Take me with you if you win?

What is your favorite drive/fly/run to every city in a 500 mile radius band?

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Song of the Day

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1. Sir, just what exactly is on your suit? {oh my – it did end up as a clue on Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me recently}.

If you find the suit distracting just concentrate on the lovely locks and sweet voice.

2. This song kills me every time. The soul. The heartfelt lyrics. The puppy dog eyes. {sigh}

I do wish it had a better name.

Hot Burrito #1?

Hmmmm.

3. For the record, I would love to hear Old 97s cover this song when they play at Harlow’s June 4th. AND I would love to win this Meet and Greet with the band.

Take me with you if you win?

What is the song you’d love your favorite band to cover?

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Song of the Day

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1. Infectious much?

2. I know it is killing long-time Florence fans that this song is making its way into the hourly rotation on commercial radio, but how else would have been the soundtrack to my daily (very short) commute?

3. This song makes me wish I was still in school so I could hop around the school gym singing loudly whilst dancing with all my friends.

Anyone else feel like dancing this week?

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Song of the Day

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1. This has been rattling around in my head for days. This is officially the strangest week of my life. When I can share, I will. For now just know – DAMN.

2. When this song first came out, my friends and I listened obsessively and mimicked the video showing off our best GM moves.

3. I’m convinced that George would be secretly thrilled a bunch of teenaged girls spent their afternoons pretending to be him.

What about you? What were your sing along songs in high school?

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Song of the Day

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1. Yet another great band from Portland, Oregon. {I also heart Little Sue, Quasi and Elliott Smith}.

2. I am a huge fan of a story telling song. Who doesn’t love a story about a guy someone makes out with who never calls?

3. Truth be told though, I don’t think I could make out with a guy named Eugene. Plus I don’t think my husband would appreciate it.

What about you?

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1. Driving home yesterday, I heard this song. The first few beats I couldn’t tell if it was this or that Vanilla Ice song. You know, that one.

2. So after singing along (loudly and quite badly) I decided this would make a perfect song of the day because this is how I’ve felt lately and how my poor little students will feel the next 2 weeks as we undergo high stakes testing.

3. In other news, Freddy Mercury makes being a rock star look ridiculously fun. Maybe that’s what I should be when I grow up.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

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1. In a few short hours, I will, in fact, be on vacation.

2. As I was walking to yoga the other day listening to Neko Case, I had the fleeting thought of starting a band with some lovely musical girlfriends.

3. So naturally, I thought of the GoGo’s. Who, by the way, look  f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s.

4. As an early teenager I replayed Beauty and The Beat and danced around singing loudly.

What are your favorite vacation memories/songs?

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Song of the Day – A Yearlong Tradition!

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Can you believe I’ve been featuring a song each Friday for a whole year now?

Me either. It’s gone surprisingly fast.

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1. Oh, how I love me some Elliott Smith.

2. Sam Coomes from Quasi (!) is playing bass on this song and he looks adorable.

3. Must go find Either/Or and play it over and over again. Again.

What are the records you return to over and over again?

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1. I am, in fact, in love with Friday. What was up with the never-ending week of Wednesdays this week?

2. Not dressing like Robert Smith once earned me a giant bear hug from a security guy at a Cure concert because, in his words, he was so happy to see someone who looked alive.

3. It always cracked me up that Robert Smith’s name is Robert Smith.

Anyone else stuck in a musical time warp these days?

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Song notes:

1. The hubs played Uncle Tupelo’s Anodyne the other night and it rekindled my love affair with this one.

2. The video is really dark, but the sound is good.

3. This is the only song I’ve ever sung in public as an adult.

What songs are you listening to this week?

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Song notes:

1. I loved this song the first time I heard it in 1995. Yes, I know it actually was released in 1992. {Otherwise known as the Dark Ages}.

2. Palomine and Lamprey were in a steady rotation back in my mid-20s.

3. Who pressed the nostalgia button recently? Why am I listening to so much old {yet still so good} stuff lately? Is it my birthday? Is it winter? Who the hell knows?

What songs were you playing on repeat when you were 25?

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Spring Changes

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Spring means that change is in the air, friends and with that there are some changes coming to TGBTS.

Monday is the new Sunday. The link love/best of the blogs I read feature In Case You Missed It Edition is moving to Mondays. It will still give you a weekly wrap up of articles and posts related to health, happiness, food, teaching, yoga and fashion.

Wednesday is the new Tuesday because Yoga+Music {notquite 365} is hitting your reader and in-boxes Wednesdays starting this week. Recipes are going to continue to be fast and healthy, however now they will have a new dairy-free slant. I’m still trying to figure this whole dairy-free living out, so I’ll be sharing what I’m learning.

Album recommendations (or at least what I’ve been listening to lately) will still be featured in this weekly post.

Yoga class updates can be found on Wednesdays and on the Yoga Class Schedule page.

If change isn’t your thing, not to worry friends! Fridays will still feature Song of the Day and the weekly show and tell Saturday Senses will still be posted Saturday mornings.

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1. Loves me some Pandora. Reminds me of songs I love and had forgotten about.

2. Huge fan of this record and Tomorrow the Green Grass.

3. Now I find out there are other records… must investigate!

What are some of your lost or forgotten favorite songs?

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1. This is the first song that popped into my head this morning.

2. We had a big adoption meeting yesterday and I’m not ready to talk about it yet.

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1. So a bunch of my friends went to see Prince this week (jealous) and it got me thinking about all the women who sang Prince songs over the years.

2. Nothing Compares 2 U was my intro to Sinead O’Connor.

3. I always loved this song best.

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1.  So many Shins videos to choose from and I chose the basement acoustic version of this song – that’s how much I love it.

2.  This is unlike any other Shins song I’ve ever heard and it’s my favorite.

3.  Chutes Too Narrow is a go-to record for some seriously catchy pop.

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1.  Stop the presses: why didn’t you all insist I watch Romeo+Juliet before last weekend? Oh my. There was a whole lot of pretty going on there.

2.  Speaking of a whole lot of pretty, my eyes hurt because Nina Persson is so pretty.

3.  I may have to visit Sweden someday. So much pretty.

Valentine’s Day is Monday and I’ve still got break ups on the brain.

What are your favorite Valentine’s Day songs?

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I find many things about this song hard to believe:

1.  It came out in 1979, way before many of you were born, and yet it is still played on commercial radio. A lot.

2.  For the longest time I thought this was Elvis Costello and I know I’m not the only one.

3.  I want to know why it doesn’t automatically become a break up theme song for everyone who splits up.

It is getting close to Valentine’s Day and I’ve got break ups on the brain. Does that happen to anyone else?

What are you favorite love gone wrong/break up songs?

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1. Saw them play last winter with Rhett Miller and the Serial Lady Killers at The Independent in San Francisco.

2. Listened to this album on repeat all weekend going to San Francisco to see Rhett Miller play with Old 97s at The Fillmore.

3.  This record makes me want to sing more. Anyone want to start a band?

Do you think she and Jennifer Jason Leigh are twins or is that just me?

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1. This song is like comfort food – it’s a go-to listen.

2. Grace is one of my favorite albums of all time.

3.  I saw him play at the Great American Music Hall – still one of the best shows I’ve ever been to.

What songs fall into the comfort food zone for you?

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