Monthly Archives: November 2005

Just about finished reading my borrowed copy of “What’s The Matter With Kansas?” Awfully good. Awfully depressing. I’ll definitely be ready to take a haitus from political non-fiction. I need a good W. Somerset Maugham book.

Our home phone line has been down since yesterday afternoon. That means no DSL either. And it may still be down this evening. So don’t try calling or emailing after 3 o’clock. Just show! Or don’t show! Please show. SBC, … Continue reading →

The best summation of the quagmire I’ve seen recently: http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,1653454,00.html

Name one good thing that’s happened to you today. (For me: Lucky Charms for breakfast.)

Brandon, I feel for you and your tale of the bizarre Thanksgiving. But here’s a little competition for you. As you know, my brother has been staying with us all weekend. He’s a fairly low-maintenance guest and yet his presence … Continue reading →

Last night we went to River East 21 and saw “The Ice Harvest.” Hmm, middling. **1/2 out of ****. It was well-cast. I can’t conceive of any actor besides John Cusack who could play such a scumbag and still come … Continue reading →

The HOLY FOUR: Bunuel Hitchcock Altman Lynch

Why do I take such gleeful pleasure in this? Here are some of the better zingers in the new crop of “RENT” reviews: Jim Ridley in the Nashville Scene: “Watching the movie version of Rent in 2005, I know how … Continue reading →

Last night I had the recurring dream again, the one that involves my teeth. At first I feel a slight pressure in my upper jaw. Then, steadily, almost imperceptibly, the pressure increases. My upper jaw begins to swell, squeezing inwards. … Continue reading →

On the off chance someone will be interested, I am selling my complete Talking Heads Studio Albums collection on eBay … you can browse the listing here If anyone from LJ ends up as the winning bidder, I’ll throw in … Continue reading →