I just finished MLK Jr.'s book Why We Can't Wait. It's #78 on the Modern Library's 100 Best Nonfiction list. What a history lesson. Sure, I learned a brief overview of the civil rights movement in high–school history classes...and I've seen it in the background of various television shows and movies. But to read... Continue Reading →
State of Emergency
Boston has come to a standstill due to the impending snowstorm...many businesses were closed today or closed by 2:00. The subway is stopping service at 3:00 today. The governor has told people to stay off the roads after 4:00. We better get two feet of snow after all of this! Mary and I went... Continue Reading →
Intimate Encounters
It's a good week when you have intimate encounters with one of your favorite authors and one of your favorite bands. Some friends and I saw David Sedaris read from his work in progress a few days ago. If I were granted three wishes, one of them would be the status of David Sedaris's... Continue Reading →
Nail Art, Etc.
I decided to try some nail art in the name of the birthday list. It's kind of cool. Next time I might just do one nail on each hand? I started out doing every other finger but that looked odd. The pack came with... Continue Reading →
Analyze This
I received my DNA kit in the mail the other day. What excitement! In the package was a bizarre plastic contraption that I had to spit into and a baggie with emblazoned with the biohazard label. It took me a good... Continue Reading →
