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Missed two days of work. Back in the office today. Strep throat. Started concentrated antibiotic regimen yesterday. I had an entire night of night sweats and but finally got some sleep.

The Limits of Control [2009] 1. He opens the matchbox and removes a small slip of folded paper. He reads the encrypted message on it, then crumples it up and swallows it. This is repeated several times in the movie. … Continue reading →

We went to CHIRP and Dusty Groove. I only spent around $30 but found some great stuff: Jackie Gleason presents "Oooo!" (near-mint)Henry Mancini: Music of Hawaii (near-mint)Bionic BoogieRay Charles & Milt Jackson: Soul BrothersMongo Santamaria: Watermelon Man 12" disco singleRosemary Clooney: Love (CD)Peggy Lee: The … Continue reading →

Twitter at the Movies

MASH [1970] 1. From the inside of his coat he casually removes a jar of olives.2. Elliott Gould and Donald Sutherland are both wearing surgical masks. "Actually, I’m Dr. Jekyll and this is my associate Mr. Hyde." Elliott Gould grunts.3. … Continue reading →

Mingus [1968] 1. He calmly demonstrates the rifle by firing it into the ceiling.2. Mingus singing: "My country ’tis of thee/Sweet land of slavery."3. As the eviction proceeds, the bass rests precariously near the curb.

My Brother’s Wedding [1983] 1. Soldier and his woman are lying naked on top of some plastic-wrapped dry cleaning. Pierce brings them a glass of ice water, but Soldier barely takes a sip.2.  Inside the car, they start arguing and … Continue reading →

While I was out of the office yesterday, the axe fell. 15% of my department is gone. I’m still standing. But my job position is changing. Not quite sure how yet. Whew. It’s been the most surreal 2 days in … Continue reading →