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Entries from November 2009

Protected: Booker to Mae: 17 June 1925

November 22nd, 2009 · Enter your password to view comments.

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Protected: Booker to Mae: 4 June 1925

November 21st, 2009 · Enter your password to view comments.

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I think about her at least once a year.

November 20th, 2009 · No Comments

On a crowded Green Line car, I gasped, said Hello. She smiled, said something in French. I desperately wanted to touch her face.

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Moby Snoopy Grimm

November 19th, 2009 · No Comments

Call me Fred. Once upon a time, on a dark and stormy night, I struggled writing my bio. All the best opening lines had been taken.

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Screenings: Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943)

November 19th, 2009 · No Comments

There is a terrific set piece in a booby-trapped antique shop that I would swear I’ve seen copied since in another film or TV show.

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Tags: film · Screenings

Imaginary Palin Interview

November 18th, 2009 · No Comments

“Do you view yourself as an independent?” she was asked. “Well, I titled my book after an SNL skit, and they’re kinda indie, so…yeah.”  – Written by @EdBankson.

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Matthews vs. Harris

November 18th, 2009 · No Comments

The host lambasted his guest for pronouncing Cheney as “chainie” and not “cheenie.” Even so, he said, “you’re more sane then not.” – Written by @Ralphley.  Based on an episode of Hardball with Chris Matthews from 17 November 2009, in which Matthews converses with Republican Party strategist Todd Harris.

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Tags: CNFtweet · politics · TV

Sunday Times Ritual

November 18th, 2009 · No Comments

Sunday, he tore the crossword from The Magazine and mailed it to Mom. Tuesday, he realized the article was missing its final page.

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Making Animal Sounds

November 17th, 2009 · No Comments

Jeno mewed like a kitten. Bunky barked, doglike. Gail said Boing! Boing! She was a bunny. I sat, still and quiet, as a monk would.

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The Arsenal: 16 November 2009

November 16th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Beck’s Sea Change;
Hem’s Twelfth Night;
The Wooden Birds’ Magnolia

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Tags: music · The Arsenal