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French stuff
The French got it right many times: Marie Laforet, Jean Luc Godard, Lacan, Duchamp... Today, I feel specially thankful to them for an expression that shows exactly how I feel and can't be translated appropriately enough: (*clenching my teeth*) J'EN AI RAS LE BOL! -
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On Tuesday, and safety procedures permitting, I am headed for my first proper summer holiday in 4 years. Nothing special. I am going home to Spain, which may sound exotic to many Glaswegians, given the weather here... I am looking forward to parts of it, but some others scare me, as holidays with my family always turn out stressful, very hung over ( Read more... ) -
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RIP, Ivor Cutler. Tonight, when I get home, I will pay homage to him by reading, for the 15th time, the only book of his I own. It was given to me by luminary rhodri. This is what friends are for... -
I had an idea
Since I started my PhD and my new job, you may have noticed I get very little time on LJ. Don't get me wrong, I still read most of you most of the time, I am just not actively present. However, this new situation has provoked a new feeling a really hate: you know when you read a post and they ask a question, and it is very exciting and you had an ( Read more... ) -
Ha!
"The wood block - a tried and true way to hold your knives, but not so hot when it comes to displaying them. The Voodoo Knife Display ($108) helps by turning the idea of a woodblock into a voodoo-esque doll. Five specifically placed holes hold five quality knives, helping along the feeling of satisfaction when you plunge your carving knife into the ( Read more... )
