New Phone Number

I’ve finally changed my phone number to an Atlanta area code. <a href=”mailto:sg@stewartgrace.com”>Email</a> me for it.

Reflecting back, looking forward: New Years Resolutions

2003: A year in observation.

Since mid December 2002: I graduated Auburn, moved back to Atlanta, changed most all of my immediate friends, started a new job, but still have the same phone number…

Spent nine months of 2003 working for a company that I didn’t know existed one year ago today.

Traveled more and to further away places than I imagined, in the process uncovered a love for travel.

Visited 14 countries and 28 foreign cities in 2003.

After journaling through my experiences in Europe I discovered that I enjoyed writing, which has turned into some of the ‘articles’ here. Some visitors have even complimented my writing, a wonderful surprise as English was never one of my strengths.

Best of 2003

Another year is in the books, and I wanted to take a look back. With thought and consideration, I present “The Best of 2003 – according to Stewart Grace”.

<b>Top 5 Albums:
1. Teitur – <i>Poetry and Aeroplanes</i></b>. This is possibly the best album I have purchased in the last two or three years. Teitur’s songwriting is a soft, pensive, whisper that uses the English language to romance the ear of the listener. Easily compared to James Taylor and Paul Simon.

<b>2. David Ryan Harris – <i>Atlanta</i></b>. Rarely does an unfamiliar artist completely capture my heart at a concert, but when David Ryan Harris opened for Edwin McCain in late December 02, he blew me away. He possesses the acoustic singer songwriter characteristics that Edwin McCain and Teitur embrace, but with a little more upbeat funk, and a heart full of soul.

<b>3. Angie Aparo – <i>The American</i></b>. A singer songwriter who rocks. Incidentally he also wrote the song <i>Cry</i> which Faith Hill popularized several years ago. Angie’s version is better, but then again I might be biased.

<b>4. David Gray – <i>A New Day At Midnight</i></b>. This is the perfect CD to toss in the car and just hit play. Served as background music or through headphones, David Gray’s sophomore US release hit it big by me.

<b>5. Dave Matthews – <i>Some Devil</i></b>. Since joining the Dave Matthews bandwagon many years ago, I’ve never been one to doubt his musical mind. My highest compliment is that he turned a 180 on this solo project while still sounding like himself.

Note: Angie Aparo headlined a show opened by Teitur who also opened for David Ryan Harris, who in turn opened for Edwin McCain. I bought Edwin McCain’s cd only because he made me laugh one morning while watching celebrity Rock n Roll Jeopardy. Thanks VH1.

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