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Entries from May 2010

Today’s Fun Spam (13 May 2010)

May 13th, 2010 · 1 Comment

In my opinion you commit an error. Write to me in PM, we will communicate. Who to you it has told? In my opinion you are not right. I am assured. Write to me in PM, we will communicate. Just that is necessary, I will participate. Together we can come to a right answer. Let […]

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Tags: language

Richard to Alice: 5 December 1944

May 12th, 2010 · No Comments

One of the dogs on the island had pups. So to get rid of them, they gave one pup to each company in the battalion.

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Tags: Richard & Alice

Doctorow and Canin

May 11th, 2010 · No Comments

On the ‘favorite book’ shelf: a pre-publication copy, two First Editions, one autographed volume, five paperbacks to give as gifts.

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Tags: books

(not quite) Tim James campaign commercial #3 (#2)

May 10th, 2010 · 5 Comments

This parody of Tim James’ ‘language’ ad takes particular joy in skewering James’ awkward body language.

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Tags: politics · TV

Betty White is visited by a Census enumerator

May 10th, 2010 · No Comments

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Tags: TV

Fred FM playlist: 9 May 2010 “For Libby”

May 9th, 2010 · 3 Comments

Approximate playing time: 80 minutes.

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Tags: Fred FM · house · music

Richard to Alice: 29 November 1944

May 8th, 2010 · No Comments

I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to extend my Christmas greetings in any way other than by a letter. Then they handed out these cards.

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Tags: family · Richard & Alice

Screenings: Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont

May 7th, 2010 · 1 Comment

I did recommend it to my mother, who appreciates a simple story well told, preferably with an unambiguous resolution.

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Tags: film · Screenings

Library Hiding Game

May 6th, 2010 · No Comments

Time to leave for home, she dashes resistingly into the stacks. An empty shelf is a perfect hideout, next to Hoyle and Lasker.

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Tags: books · CNFtweet

Richard to Alice: 21 November 1944

May 5th, 2010 · No Comments

Think nothing of it if there are any blotches on the letter. I’ve been lucky so far; but the way the sweat is dripping off my forehead, I don’t think my luck will last.

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Tags: film · Richard & Alice