I admittedly don't read much fiction. I'm more drawn to nonfiction...not sure why. But when I read a novel like Under the Volcano, I admonish myself and say, "Self, you should really read more fiction." Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry definitely deserves its #11 spot in the Modern Library's top 100 novels list.... Continue Reading →
S Is for Sophie Who Choked to Death on Her Saganaki
I checked off two list items today. I went to the Boston Athenaeum with Linda, Melissa, and Stephanie. We checked out a cool Edward Gorey exhibit. The exhibit rooms were crowded; I'd like to go back again when it is quiet so I can really study his drawings. I found it fascinating to notice all... Continue Reading →
RIP, Borders on Boylston
I have been following the cringe-worthy demise of Borders over the past year or so. I have always preferred Borders over Barnes & Noble. The preference stems from the fact that the local Borders was one of my high school hangouts. Who knows how many times I went to Borders to browse and sit... Continue Reading →
Tongue Twister
Say this ten times fast: My noisy neighbors are my nemeses My noisy neighbors are my nemeses My noisy neighbors are my nemeses... While looking up the plural of nemesis, I discovered that Nemesis was a Greek goddess. The goddess of retribution, who "punishes excessive pride, undeserved happiness, and the absence of moderation." Well, the... Continue Reading →
The horror. The horror.
It's the last week of January, so it's time to buckle down and work on the birthday list. I'm a bit behind, but it's been hard to be motivated when buried in snow. I completed my second item last night: Watching Apocalypse Now (#28 on AFI's top 100 movies list). Shudder. It seemed like... Continue Reading →
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