January 2012
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The Grief That Made 'Peanuts' Good →
Bill Watterson of Calvin and Hobbes writes a stunning review of “Schulz and Peanuts” for the Wall Street Journal.
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You’re a weak little pony, Jim, to pull big men like us.
– Dylan Thomas
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Artistically, I have always been really interested in the hangover;
not just...
– Craig Finn from The Hold Steady, talking about his new solo album Clear Heart Full Eyes
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Essential UK Tips →
This site has been extremely helpful in explaining key things to be aware of before arriving in London. If you’re going to the UK or interested in going, check it out.
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I don’t know what it’s like to be anybody else, but what was nice for me about...
– Ethan Hawke, circa 2005 via New York Magazine (My favorite line: “I don’t know what it’s like to be anybody else, but what was nice for me about being young is that friendships have a real power and a weight because nobody’s hooked.”)
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December 2011
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It's Hard To Be A Saint In the City
I had skin like leather and the diamond-hard look of a cobra I was born blue and weathered but I burst just like a supernova I could walk like Brando right into the sun Then dance just like a Casanova With my blackjack and jacket and hair slicked sweet Silver star studs on my duds like a Harley in heat When I strut down the street I could hear its heartbeat The sisters fell back and said...
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too often the people complain that they have
done nothing with their
lives....
– Charles Bukowski, “Wasted” From what matters most is how well you walk through the fire. (via liquidnight)
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Best Reads of 2011
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Best Albums of 2011
It’s that time of year, not only for sugar cookies and eggnog, but when all music fans (large and small) weigh in on their favorite albums of the year.
I compiled a pretty serious list last year and really enjoyed reminiscing about the albums that grabbed me for obvious reasons (see #1) and others that surprised me (see #7).
Here we go.
1) The Horrible Crowes - Elsie
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Check out “Fever” from Capitol 6, fronted by Malcolm Jack of Sun Wizard.
A hazy, delicious jam.
(You may have to go to my site to listen if it’s not working in your Tumblr feed).