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Archive for July, 2008

I say … and you think … ? (Week 287)

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Memory :: Original :: Exclusively :: Listings :: Bucket :: Knight :: Dusty :: Choice :: Sunlight :: Change of plans :: Read my “answers” in the comments section. Feel free to leave your answers, too! Courtesy of Unconscious Mutterings.

Next Book Group – Garlic and Sapphires

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise by Ruth ReichlANDThe Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolano Date: Monday, August 25 @ 7:30 PM Location: Solas Bar

Bumbershoot 2008

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

If I was in Seattle for the long Labor Day weekend, I’d be at Bumbershoot – a music festival with some literary, comedy, and film figures. Since I started attending in 1998, I’ve seen Earlimart, Cibo Matto, Sean Lennon, Beck, Laura Veirs, Rogue Wave, Cake, Dar Williams, R.E.M., Sonic Youth, They Might Be Giants, Nancy [...]

Weekly Geeks #12 – Book Reviews with a Twist

Saturday, July 26th, 2008

For this edition of Weekly Geeks, I created a list of book I’ve read, but haven’t yet reviewed. Here’s where you come in. Please ask me questions in the comments section about the books on my list. I will answer those questions when writing my reviews! (I’m a tad behind…#12 was posted LAST Saturday.) Let [...]

YouTube Humor – Everyday Normal Guy Rap

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

I say … and you think … ? (Week 286)

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

Flicker :: Styling :: Episode :: Sexier :: Studious :: Mushroom :: 8 minutes :: Bald :: Immunity :: Sectioned :: Read my “answers” in the comments section. Feel free to leave your answers, too! Courtesy of Unconscious Mutterings.

Name That Sticker!

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

This is one of the few stickers I have kept from my childhood collection. I remember really liking them because they are fuzzy. But I can’t recall the name of the series. I’m thinking Glurfs or Glurfkins, but I couldn’t find anything online. The text below the sticker states “1983 Hallmark Cards”. Please help!

Gary Indiana at St. Mark’s Bookshop Reading Series

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

This Thursday, Gary Indiana will read from his latest, unpublished book. GARY INDIANA is among the most accomplished essayists and fiction writers in New York – and by that, we mean the world. He is the author of numerous fiction and non-fiction books, including Do Everything in the Dark, Depraved Indifference, Rent Boy, Resentment, and [...]

New iPhone vs. Old iPhone

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

via someecards.com I fall into the “shrewdly deciding not to get the new iPhone” category. I have the old iPhone, which is working out just fine. Most of the new features are available with a free software update to my current iPhone. I’m missing out on GPS and a faster speed. I’ve been told that [...]

Weekly Geeks #11 – Book Review Questions

Friday, July 18th, 2008

It seems that Dewey is moving and needs to dispose of some books. It’s Weekly Geeks job to select a book from Dewey’s list and ask a few questions about it. Dewey will then write reviews of the books based on the questions asked. I’ve chosen After Dark by Haruki Murakami, as my friend David [...]