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Archive for July, 2004

Angela’s Visit

Tuesday, July 20th, 2004

My friend Angela stayed with me the past several days. Here were some of the highlights of the trip: Chocolate Bar: This is the best hot chocolate cafe in the city. The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff is friendly. The iced liquid chocolate is delicious on a warm summer day. Walking around the East [...]

Future Dictionary of America

Monday, July 12th, 2004

McSweeney’s will be publishing a new title in August called The Future Dictionary of America. Proceeds will go to “progressive organizations working on the 2004 election”. The book will feature over 150 writers. But there’s more! The book will come with a CD featuring new and rare songs…get ready…you know it’s coming… Including a track [...]

Lists!

Thursday, July 1st, 2004

Happy July 1st everyone! The year is half over. Know what that means? Lists! Lists! Lists! In the 1st half of 2004… What book has been your favorite to read?Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi What movie has been your favorite to watch (first viewing, DVD or Theater)?Spellbound (the documentary, not the Hitchcock film) [...]