About That Promise

If you are astute, you noticed that I promised I would write my next post about music. And this is exactly what I’m going to do.

I was casually reading Mena’s Not a Dollar Short earlier today, well, about five minutes ago. She mentioned a song was written for her by Shannon Campbell. I followed Mena’s links, as one is wont to do on this World Wide Web. The song was awesome. Not only that, but the rest of her music is also great! Her originals are intelligent and wonderful, and she covers great artsists like Phish, Dar Williams, Barenaked Ladies, Bob Marley and Paul Simon. What great musical influences. Do yourself a favor, and check this woman out. Oh, she also has a weblog.

Someone get this girl a recording contract (that doesn’t stifle her creativity and individualism)!

Want to See Something Scary?

I’m still continuing on the car-buying saga.

$5,752. That is how much I would pay each year for insurance if I were to get a 2003 Toyota Corolla financed. That is 50/100/50 liability (something about personal injuries up to $50,000 and total damage up to $100,000, I think) and a $2,000 (the max) deductible for collision and comprehensive. If I could pay cash for the car instead of financing through an auto loan, I could get liability-only coverage for $2,150, but I wouldn’t be covered for collision and comprehensive. Getting a 2000 Corolla instead of a 2003 raises the total to $5,833.

Looks like it’ll be a long time before I’ll be able to afford to drive in New Jersey.