1. These superfantastic chopsticks in hot colors that totally brighten my kitchen counter. They’re melamine (dishwasher safe!) and cost only $4.00 at World Market. While I did need chopsticks to replace several pair I’ve been wearing to the wood, I never expected to find such a fun set for such a great price. Definitely the [...]
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January 18-24, 2009
1. Ushering in the presidency of Barack Obama. It’s historical, it was too-long-coming, and it was full of equal parts hope and realism. I was moved and I was proud of this great step in the American story. And I’m excited for what comes next, if for no other reason than to have [...]
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With the news last week that my current favorite television series, Prison Break, will not be renewed for a fifth season, I find myself pondering the many, many series that have been retired to TV history. How often I’ve settled in for a long relationship only to have a network pull the plug suddenly and [...]
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January 11-17, 2009
1. Free movies from Blockbuster. I’m an avid participant in online survey programs for one reason: free stuff. This week I received my choice of two free DVDs from the Blockbuster store inventory, and even the clerk was impressed at my swag. My choices this month: Prince Caspian and Jumper. There’s just nothing [...]
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My Annual Oscar Ritual begins each year with the Golden Globe Awards telecast, which is no longer so much an indication of the Oscars as it is a catalyst to help me determine which films to begin seeing right away. Tonight’s telecast of the Golden Globes was probably my favorite in many, many years. Though [...]
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January 1-10, 2009
1. Winter hibernation. In my current state of unemployment, it’s at least nice to have some time for rest and healing after a year of debilitating moments. This week I slept like I’ve never slept before, including two days of more than 20 hours, and the other days found me awake at 4am. [...]
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My taste in music has always been quite eclectic, although it will never been seen as avante-garde or edgy. I like pop music. I like Top 40 radio. It’s just who I am. But that doesn’t mean I like everything, and it certainly doesn’t mean I keep up with the times. In fact, right now, [...]
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