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Await Your Reply: A Novel

Dan Chaon

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would...and I really enjoyed the last third as all of the seemingly disconnected bits came together.  I haven't read a book this strongly about "identity" since the Auster binge I went on about 15 years ago.  (Speaking of which, his new book is next up in the queue...)

the a-team

A snippet of dialog from the Season 2 finale of The A-Team; found while procrastinating researching the best clip shows of all time.

line from the a-team

They think as one, feel as one, and act as one.

QotD: Personal Strength

Where do you find your personal strength?
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In no particular order...

• My kids!
• Caffeine.
• Breakfast cereals.
• Doing my best to keep a sense of awe and wonder about the world, which even in its most mundane is filled with magic.
• Naps.

six apart anniversary party

Happy birthday to Vox (2), TypePad (5) and Movable Type (7).  Here are a few pics from tonight's gig...

go see the maya lin show

Went to see the Maya Lin show at the DeYoung Friday night.  It's definitely worth the trip, especially if you're into maps.  There are three major pieces in the show - one of which is the maquette and documentary photos of the making of her big piece across the street at the Academy of Sciences.  There's also a really great series of carved atlases, but I didn't get any photos of those.  The big obvious thing photo'd below is made of 2x4s; I think it works really well with the massive Gerhard Richter...

QotD: Broken Bones

Have you ever broken a bone? If so, how?

I've never broken anyone's bones, no.  What kind of person do you think I am?

QotD: Lights, Camera, Action!

Would you ever consider having your life taped for a reality show?

I'm not here to make friends.

Tempting...

...but no.

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david jacobs is my hero

the head of dj, from 3000 miles away

the "w's" of the island

So the writers of Lost are basically working through all the "W" words when it comes to the island.

• Season one:  what is this place?
• Season two:  why is this place?
• Season three:  when is this place?
• Season four:  where is this place?

I remember talking with someone during season one and asking "is this Jack's story, or Locke's?" and having them answer "It's the Island's story."  I can't wait for Locke to MOVE THE ISLAND.