Archive for July, 2008
Thursday music
I first saw this video about a year ago and loved it, but it disappeared and I forgot the singer’s name so couldn’t track it down. Until now. Regina Spektor.
Vonnegut on Style
San Diego State University has an article by Kurt Vonnegut up titled ‘How to Write with Style’. It’s simple, straightforward and really quite a good example of what he’s talking about. His most important piece of advice? Sound like yourself. Which, incidentally, is something people like Penni and Jen and some of the other amazing […]
Fourteen Passive Aggressive Appetizers
Having people over that you’d really rather not? Or just feeling a teensy bit, you know, vindictive? Trust the New Yorker to be able to tell you what to do:
4. Blend fresh crabmeat with diced avocado, scallions, and a dollop of mayonnaise for a canapé topping so delicious that it will take your guests a […]Thursday music
Yes, I’m alive. Just busy and lazy when I’m not busy. This is Beirut, a band a friend of mine recently made me aware of. The song is called ‘Nantes’.