My go-to dictionary as of late: the urban dictionary. I first happened upon it when I was searching for the definition of "ride or die chick." It came up again when I was researching whether asininity was a real word or one that I had made up. And I referenced it just now to look... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
(To the tune of Killing Me Softly) Increasing my blood pressure with their drumbeats While I try to read my book Killing me loudly with their song Killing me loudly with their song Disrupting my whole night with their racket Killing me loudly with their song I heard the low beat of the drum... Continue Reading →
Last night I watched The Lawrence Welk Show while eating dinner. What has my life become? Before I went back to 1981 with Lawrence and his crew, I took a tour of Symphony Hall, where the Boston Symphony Orchestra performs.* I've been to numerous concerts and events there, and I've always been intrigued by... Continue Reading →
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