Mamatulip asked "If you were stranded on an island and could only have one book, one album and one TV show at your disposal, what would they be?"

The book. What I would really want is a blank book and a pen because I can't imagine being able to survive without writing. Really. I get all twitchy when I can't jot down the words, images, or thoughts that float through my head. I carry a notepad or journal with me everywhere.

The album. This is the most challenging. Would I want something smoky and bluesy like John Mellencamp's "Trouble No More" or Bonnie Raitt's "Nick of Time"?  Maybe something rich in imagery and great melodies like Counting Crow's "Hard Candy" or John Mayer's "Heavier Things"? Or maybe classic rock and roll from Bruce Springsteen? I reserve the right to change my mind, but today I'm picking Sheryl Crow and Friends: Live from Central Park. The guest artists include Eric Clapton, the Dixie Chicks, Chrissie Hynde, Sarah McLachlan, Bill Murray, Stevie Nicks, and Keith Richards. Good stuff--energizing.

As for the TV show, well I haven't had network or cable TV in my home since I was 18 (which as y'all know, was a looooooong time ago).  I do occasionally watch TV shows on DVD, so I guess I'd pick Grey's Anatomy.

Y'all add your choices to the comments section: one book, one album, one TV show.

August 17, 2007