Monthly Archives: December 2007

It’s macabre of me to be reading The Collected Stories of Patricia Highsmith during Christmastime, but I am. And I’m loving it. They’ve all been pretty great so far but two in particular have really blown me away. “One For … Continue reading →

Christmas Vacation [1989] 1. Clark watching the old home movies in the attic. I couldn’t help it: lump in the throat.2. The eggnog mugs with moose antlers.3. Mae Questel’s fabulous Christmas outfit. I love it! So stylish, so hip! What … Continue reading →

Head [1968] 1. Wow, this movie really was rated G. Despite lots ofvintage Vietnam war footage, including several repetitions of an onscreen execution. 2. I think arguably my favorite song is “As We Go Along.” The schmaltzy montage of everyone wandering through … Continue reading →

Good gravy. My boss went on vacation today and will be out of the office until January 2nd. Beforehand he had a meeting with our offfice manager, outlining a total of three top-to-bottom system/workflow overhauls that he’d like us to start … Continue reading →

Andy is done with school for the year! Hooray! No one could be happier, except perhaps Andy himself. I’m so proud of him for sticking it out. I know firsthand how excrutiating this last month was.  This weekend we celebrated … Continue reading →

The response to my Rob’s Best of 2007 mix CD offer was a bit underwhelming so I’m extending the offer one more time. It’s that time of year. That time of year when I make my mix CD! Rob’s Best of … Continue reading →

Night of the Demon [1957]  1. The cloud of smoke: an ink splotch spreading in a tank of water. Eerie.2. Dana Andrews’ voice is so different than in Laura. More gravel, deeper. He was definitely a smoker and a drinker.3. … Continue reading →