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Habit

From an article. Ah, how true: “Habits are formed when the memory associates specific actions with specific places or moods,” said Dr. Wood, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke. “If you regularly eat chips while sitting on the … Continue reading →

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3 things about Guy Maddin’s MY WINNIPEG

My Winnipeg [2007] 1. Anne Savage’s pronunciation of “tire iron.” 2. Three or four travelers slumped over a table on a train car, continuously falling asleep and then trying to wake up. 3. I’m paraphrasing here but Guy Maddin says, … Continue reading →

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Today during my lunchbreak I thought I’d get a haircut. I decided to try out this little barbershop across the street from my office building. It’s a garden-level place called the Medina Barbershop. I’d never been there before. I walk … Continue reading →

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3 things about Fritz Lang’s THE BIG HEAT

The Big Heat [1953] 1. The graffiti on the walls of the phone booth at The Retreat nightclub. 2. Gloria Grahame stirring up a pitcher of cocktails with what looks like a candy cane. 3. Lee Marvin peels off some … Continue reading →

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FISA/OBAMA

Ah yes, the FISA bill … Joey asked me last night how I felt about Obama’s vote. I don’t honestly know. Sure, I’m disappointed. But I also believe that he knows what he’s doing, and that his decision was probably … Continue reading →

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  Bird Ate My DonutTonight! @ Bottom Lounge  Yup, I’ll be there. And I’ll be there early, around 6:30, for a bite to eat and a drink or two. So look for me if you come.

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Grace Jones – Corporate Cannibal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgMn2OJmx3wFrom the new album, which will be released this fall! Whoa. I am freakin’ excited.

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Good lord, today has been spent in spreadsheet hell. I want a big drink this evening.

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Ladies and Gentlemen, My Muxtape

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3 things about Norman Lear’s COLD TURKEY

Cold Turkey [1971] 1. The Cold Turkey Doll says, “I love you. Smoking gives you cancer.” 2. Dick Van Dyke wears black socks with his running shoes. Was this as uncool in 1971 as it is in 2008? 3. Jean … Continue reading →

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