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Well I'm done that Kafka book(Amerika) that I was chewing on the last couple of days and am on the prowl for a new read.
Suggestions? Anyone read anything really good lately?

The War on Satan

As a child he used to sit me upon his lap and tell me stories. He told me about Jamaica and all of the amazing, colourful wonders of the ocean.
He told me that we all came from the Sun, and would return to the Sun. Pressing my little nose with his soft brown finger he told me to Question, to Discover.
He believed in Science.

The Flesh Of Beasts ain't what it used to be

Before we knew she had Alzheimer's, she once accused me of being in a cult, saying that it's leader, my Neurologist, had hypnotized, or brainwashed me into thinking that I had Narcolepsy, and was in reality, a psychic vampire stealing my energy. Brilliant. Classic ( Read more... )

I had a WICKED time at my Cello lesson today!
I am learning very quickly.
I also had the pleasure of watching a little Russian boy Of about 6 play Vivaldi for me after the lesson, and I thought to myself...impressive. I'll be able to do that in no time.

This is something everyone should watch/listen to.
It is a great lecture by Tariq Ali discussing the inter-relationship between media and global politics.

I recommend skipping to the middle of this clip, so you get right to the Speaker, as opposed to sitting through the introductions. There are 10 clips making up the lecture. Leave a comment

You won't believe what happened to me in the wee hours of morning today. Ok, so maybe you will believe it, but it is enough of a deal to warrant that set up ( Read more... )

Doug and I have just returned home from a frightful, horrifying outing at the Toronto Metro Centre ( Read more... )