I'm a little obsessed with Shalini's new fiction project, Office Crush. It's a blogged romantic comedy. She compares it to one of the serialized stories Charles Dickens wrote for newspapers, but it reminds me more of a 2012 version of Jane Austen. Either way, I can't stop checking the site for updates.
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I've plowed through three of the Games of Thrones books -- rather the Song of Fire and Ice series from George RR Martin upon which the HBO series is based. I have not seen the show, but I'm trying to sort that out -- we don't have cable, so I'm looking for internet options -- as I start the fourth book. The books are a bit plodding in the middle (and they're all huge), but they get very good at the end. Also, the plodding almost makes me want to read more. I know that sounds counterintuitive, but Martin has so many plot lines going at once that nothing ever really gets resolved without causing another issue, so you want to keep reading to see how THAT one works out.
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I brought home from Ohio two bags of Jones' Potato Chips. I have half a bag left. I'm rationing what the boys in the house eat. I'm not ashamed.
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This story about forgiveness really was lovely. It was a nice break today. (And stories like this are why you should read a newspaper! You can find more of these stories at www.gangrey.com. /shamelessplugformyindustry) (Speaking of which, not being judgmental but genuinely curious: those of you who said you don't read a local newspaper: How do you figure out who you to vote for in city/county elections?)
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Fiona Apple is coming out with a new album. Of course the title is ridiculous. Of course the first single is gorgeous. My 14-year-old self -- and my 31-year-old self -- are giddy with anticipation. We'll just be over here writing angsty poems. Don't mind us.
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What's occupying your gray matter?
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
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Um, I don't usually know who to vote for in city/county elections. Anything under state representative, I generally just vote along party lines and (cringe) don't bother voting in a primary.
Weren't the last 100 pages of A Storm of Swords the beeeeeeeest? So! Many! Things!
Also the best: Fiona Apple. My 31-year-old self is with you.
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