One thing that I love about my school is the student-organized Secret DJ program. Once or twice a semester, a collection is taken of people's names and mailbox numbers. Each person receives someone else's information, and is asked to make a mix CD for that person. The one that I received this time around, over and above being labeled "For Si, Whom I Love from Afar," had a delightful blend of favorites (Nickel Creek, Toto, Traveling Wilburys, Iron and Wine, etc.) and new sounds (Martin Sexton, Jonathan Richman, and The Ark, to name a few). I'm pleased with how well the system has been working out, and it tempts me to try and organize a similar event across the interwebs. It's probably something that should wait until I build up a regular reader base again, but I'd be really intrigued by what could come out of it. What would the Accordion Guy send to the Anglobaptist? What would RageBoy send to Dooce, or vice versa (either way, that one bends my mind)? Most importantly, what parts of the recipient's blog would be used in judging what would go on their mix? I'll let this idea float for a while, and if people want to jump on this, let me know and I'll try to make it happen.

Tunes: "This Piece of Poetry is Meant to Do Harm," The Ark.