The first book of 2008 to make me cry

I have no idea why I lifted my ban on “buzz” books to read Ian McEwan’s Atonement this week, especially now that the movie’s out, but I’m really glad that I did.
I spent a good portion of my time while reading Atonement fretting. The book came highly recommended by my writing teacher Dale. Despite an [...]

Things I Want to Tell You

I can't seem to stop listening to The Juliana Hatfield Three album "Become What You Are." I can't decide if it's because I am feeling nostalgic or because it's really fucking good. [+]

Today is Christa's Birthday. I think she just might be my most favorite person I've never met yet. Which is saying a lot. Because I like a lot of people I haven't met yet including but not limited to: Largehearted Boy, UH, Michelle Obama, Mike Doughty, and everyone who ever appeared on Dawson's Creek. [+]

Can't stop listening to "Who Were You Were Thinking Of" by Jeff Tweedy. Sing it with me, "who were you thinking of when we were making love last night? Was it a good-looking stranger or a close friend of mine. . ." [+]

You would think that if they were getting straight As they'd know the damn difference between loose and lose. GAH! [+]

Recently Dared

Welcome back to a very special 1993 of my mind (1)
- christa: nice. i used to have a JH3 t’shirt that was my lucky long jump shirt. good stuff.
Something like prayer but that wouldn’t embarrass anyone (1)
- Barrett: This book is actually #1 on my to-read list, and somehow I’ve gotten bogged down in three other books,...
Bitch and you will receive (5)
- bamboozlde: i never get to have sex with al gore either, surely an inconvenient truth for me!
- Jodi: Well, my main problem with never winning the lottery is that I never buy a ticket.
- Jason: I keep playing the lottery but I’ve never won either. NOT ONCE. What are we doing wrong?
Cutting back (2)
- AC: it’s okay. Once when we were broke I cried because I could not buy a $150 ($200???) purse. I know,...