Hey, all, a few things to note today, including a review I wrote of the very fine new Children's Costa Winner and a terrific shout out on NPR last week.

But mainly, I'm moaning because a terrifically sore shin (of all things) made me pull up at the 10-mile mark of a 16-mile run today.  It'll heal, but it's annoying because I was feeling great otherwise.  Still, 13 weeks until the marathon (for which I'm raising money, feel free to donate!), so I thought I'd do another iPod EP from my own selection (which I listen to constantly while running).  In honour of still being in January, let's call this the iPod of One:

One, Metallica - Not U2's "One" (I never did like that song), but Metallica's grim, heart-murmur-inducing nightmare. 

One of Us, Joan Osborne - I still think "If God had a face/What would it look like/And would you want to see/If seeing meant that you would have to believe?" is actually a profound question.

The One You Love, Rufus Wainwright - If I could sing (which I can't) I'd never stop singing the twisting melody of verse two.

The Only One (I Could Stand), Waterlilies - If you're not paying attention, you think it's a love song.  It's really not.

One Life Stand, Hot Chip - Because you never get enough Hot Chip.

Greetings to the new commenters (especially my first native Hungarian reader!). Off to Newcastle this week to visit some schools.  More soon.