The train makes its way slowly across the landscape. My mind was reeling, and images kept floating by the window. Images of other lives I'll never lead, more information that I can't know about. I'll spend the day in a slow state of half-sleep, wondering whether or not I'll be picked up on time. The train rolls by gas stations, and over behind ( Read more... )

I now have Google +, which is the same damned thing as Facebook. Why do I have it? Low self esteem, maybe?

I have felt the need to blog about various things, to brain dump, as it were. So I'm going to resurrect this old thing, just as an outlet. I don't think moranmoran.net is a good place for my rantings, unless it's about books.

True enough. So much to say. But it's not important.

My good friend Mike, from Pittsburgh, he's dying of cancer. Um, sometimes you need proof that you can feel feelings, you know? Today, I don't need proof.

Kim and I exchanged gifts early, as we'll be Christmasing apart. She gave me a sweater that I hated (had an elastic band around the bottom, a feature I hate in a sweater), some PJ pants that are like wearing an awesome blanket as pants, and FIREFLY the complete series. I really need Serenity (widescreen) now ( Read more... )

How rude is it to tell someone you're going to be at their house for THANKSGIVING dinner, then say, oh, we're gonna be late because we're drinking?

I hate this place. Not a friend worth a damn to be found.

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So many acronyms, so little time.

Kim and I are leaving Texas. I can't take it any more. I want 9-5, I want a life outside of work. I'm sick of hanging out with writers and academics ( Read more... )

... and I come up with 25. I think I'm missing 2. Any ideas?

As I have to teach a class in 12 minutes, but I just wanted to say that I really need the company of people who are not writers. I think, above all, that is what's missing from the ol' life these days.
I mean, I have Kim, but besides that, everyone I hang out with is from the program. I think I need to wash dishes again.