Oh, Who Am I Kidding?

I was 402 words into a post on the dreadful state of book publishing, inspired by an article in this week’s Entertainment Weekly that talked about how all the Books That Were Going To Save The Business This Autumn…haven’t. But as I kept typing I realised that I had nothing earth-shattering to say. [...]

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Forever In Blue Jeans

Neil Diamond is one of my favourites. I first heard “Forever In Blue Jeans” when I was thirteen or fourteen. I knew pretty much as soon as I heard it that it described the kind of love life I wanted. If I were to bother getting together with another person [...]

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The Hookers, The Obamas, New Zealand And Alton Brown

Let me start by saying I have no idea what is wrong with my brain. I did take Benadryl before bed, but last time I checked Benedryl is not made from LSD. So I have no idea what those extended dreams were about.
But in my sleep I was in this sideways world. [...]

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How Much Is That Doggie In Your Hair, Ma’am?

To add insult to injury…
One of the latest permutations of my ongoing biological mess is some very bad open sores on my scalp. (Yeah, I know. Could it get any worse? I feel like a Chevelle.)
So I had to get this special shampoo to treat the scalp problem. Whaddya know?!? [...]

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I Think I May Throw UP

New Jersey Democrat Bob Andrews believes that the Constitution grants Congress Police Power.
Meet the new King. Same as the Old King.

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Bones On The Ground

I can’t build a whole body today. None of my thoughts are gelling into a whole post. Speaking of which, EW used that word this week and spelled it “jelling”. Huh.
1.Aunt B. has a good post today about the Myth of the Reasonable Discussion. It’s about the immigration [...]

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The New Baby Has Arrived

I haven’t thought of a name for him yet. In fact, I’ve just now decided on gender. Anything this big and flashy has to be male.
I have a new iMac. Brand new. As in they just were announced on Tuesday.
I’m still in the “pinch me, I’m dreaming” [...]

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Screw You, Dr. House!

I find many of my thoughts echoed today over at Disabled Feminists. The hoops we disabled people have to go through for basic medical care…thanks to politicians and TV writers…seem to be universal.

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Celente And The Coming Riots In The Street

Until yesterday morning I was blissfully unaware of this Gerald Celente guy. I tripped over him like a rock in the undertow when surfing the web for information about the B&N Nook Reader. People were quoting him, saying the recession was far from over, that there is going to mass panic, rioting [...]

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The Nook: The Ashton Kutcher Of E-book Readers

Just a few moments ago I checked my email only to see Barnes and Noble taunting me with the Nook Now, we all know I’ve declared undying love for my Kindle, and have spent lo these six months stuffing it full of everything from academic reading (to prove I’m deep) to [...]

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