January 2009
26 posts
Book Bits
1. Just started reading The Road by Cormac McCarthy, and I’m not sure I see what all the fuss is about. It’s like a more heavy-handed, less compelling Stephen King book. I’m thinking a cross between The Gunslinger and The Stand, but y’know, more pretentious. Meh.
2. John Updike died. I’ve only read Rabbit Run, but I thought it was pretty good. He’s definitely...
Mama’s Eyes - Justin Townes Earle
This is a...
Obama's Secret Record Collection →
When Barack Obama moved into the White House on January 20th, he gained access to five chefs, a private bowling alley — and a killer collection of classic LPs.
25 Things about Me (from Facebook)
1. I’m an absent-minded dude. I’m aware of this flaw, but when I warn people, they get angry. 2. I started playing guitar when I was 13, and I still played my first guitar until it was stolen from my car last year. 3. I didn’t drive until I was 18. Didn’t drink until I was 21. 4. I used to hate typing with capital letters, but i’m working on it. 5. I occasionally...
New Digs
I know rounded corners are out, but I really loved this theme.
Also, I had this domain that I wasn’t doing anything with. So I’m going to use it for the tumblr. clubrob.com: change your bookmarks.
Experts say Obama should retake the oath →
quincunx
wordjournal:
noun • /ˈkwɪnkʌŋks/ • five objects arranged in a square, with one object at each of the square’s four corners and the fifth in the square’s center (like the five on dice).
LOVE this word. It sounds so dirty and is so innocuous.
“Most Americans are very polite, particularly outside of the big cities. However,...”
– What You Should Know Before Going to America
“I forget that when you throw up, it tastes real bad.”
– Jaime T., New Years Day, 2009