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My Harry Potter Experience
Am I the only one who never gave a rat's about the whole HP phenomenon? I read the first novel in one sitting, thought it was entertaining, though highly derivative of much more original and more interestingly written young adult fiction from the early to mid 20th century (Baum, Blyton, Eager, Enright, Kongingsberg, Nesbit, Ransome, to name a few ( Read more... ) -
Dreams
Now that I'm no longer a teacher, I've had a recurring dream that's very unusual for me. I've dreamed of being in bed with one of my student, having an intimate, loving, post-coital conversation. What happens is always the the same, though it's a different kid (always a boy {obviously, though not necessarily a hot one} and usually a really strong ( Read more... ) -
Humpday
Has anyone seen this indie film called "Humpday"? I somehow missed hearing about it and just picked it at random on Netflix. The idea is that these two hetero hipster guys who are bestest friends try to make a porn based on a dare, but they discover that they're just too gosh darn straight to go through with it, and everyone goes home reassured ( Read more... ) -
Need some advice from those more computer-savvy than I (i.e. everyone)
I've been using a laptop owned by my employer for the last three years, which has often been my only computer during the week, and thus I have used it extensively (outside of work) for personal purposes. I also have generated a lot of professional material. I will be needing to turn in this computer when I leave this position next month. Now, ( Read more... ) -
First iPhone post
Maybe I'll get tired of This, but not soon. Live from
Bed in the first hours of my
Sixth decade.
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Kids in NYC: A Rant
My spring break began last Friday, so I went down to New York for a couple of days. For the most part this had its usual salubrious effect on my psyche. I always note the constant change in the city, and every time I'm back I see thing slipping away. But there was one thing I particularly noticed: there are children EVERYWHERE. It really began ( Read more... ) -
What's going on?
I have neglected LJ for a few weeks, and I find myself missing it mightily. And now I hear rumors that it's in crisis. I feel I have been disloyal, giving in to my ADD, etc. But I would be crushed if LJ went away. -
San Francisco bound!
So it's official... We're going to be in SF from 12/27 - 1/02.
