January 2009
9 posts
Officially
I’ve decided on a thumbs up for the new Jenny Lewis album (although it’s still very 70s). This took me four listens though.
Plus, I have the new Kate Atkinson half finished (and really, is there anything more wonderful and also awful than being halfway through a book you want to savor?)
And I finally made a decision about New Year’s Eve - the redline to downtown. Minimal...
December 2008
5 posts
Resolving
Too be braver this year. To be kinder this year. To let less of the sarcasm scratch across my loved ones. To have a cleaner house and a cleaner track record of choices, decisions, and actions.
Also, to listen to something new every week. To meet someone new every week. And to not worry about liking or disliking the results of either resolution.
Things I've Learned
1. Yes, running out of gas in the middle of a busy street is just as mortifying/terrifying as you think it will be. Being that stupid? Always a surprise.
2. Rockband really is that awesome. The drums really were that much fun. My voice is that terrible, and “Baba O’Reilly” really does only have five lines of lyrics.
3. Donate - time, money, canned goods, effort, goodwill,...
