It's been one of those days. You know the kind: you have things to do, but somehow, you just can't seem to get motivated.

I had it all planned out: after getting the dishes done, I was going to do some major writing for three of my journalism classes. There are several loose ends I still need to tie up, but still...And now, instead of working on them, I'm working on my blog.

Also, I'm listening to some really good jazz on Tampa's own WMNF (88.5 on the FM dial). For those not fortunate enough to live within earshot of WMNF, one can go to http://www.wmnf.org/ and click on the "listen now" link.

One of the great things about 'MNF is that they are truly an eclectic radio station. They have gospel, jazz, reggae, a 2-hour Women's Show (Saturday morings, 10 a.m. - noon, eastern time), Celtic, hip hop...If you don't like what they're playing now, wait a little while. I once pulled up their play list for their afternoon show; there was some Arthur Godfree (yes! from the 1950s!), followed by some Hendrix. Another time, I had it on in the work van. When I had to pick someone up, he was thrilled: he was able to hear two Patsy Cline songs in a row. Of course, it bothered him that something by Cream followed (I'm thinking Crossroads).

Also, there are no commercials. Yes, you read that right. No commercials!!! It's publicly funded.

The only two stations I've ever heard that were more eclectic were a couple of pirate stations, one in Tampa, the other in Knoxville. The Tampa one (I'm thinking 88.9) might have Tchichovsky's 1812 Overture, followed immediately by some Jimi Hendrix, Foo Fighters, then Ella Fitzgerald, Roy Rogers...you get the picture. The one out of Knoxville (KFAR; 90.9) was also very eclectic (yay, Rachet! yay, Mama Mayhem!). Unfortunately, both have been shut down.

Anyone who has a chance to listen to WMNF, please do so. Also, please help support them; we must support our publicly funded radio stations to keep them in the hands of the listeners.

'S all I'm saying.