Another quirk we endured at The Record Store was The Things List. The Sav claimed it was his inherent right to make lists because he was a Virgo, which simply confirmed his ensconcement within the Me Decade’s post-hippie mysticism of horoscopes, garish satin shirts, creepy porn mustaches and white powder-fueled paranoia.

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 Each year I try to read at least 50 books between January 1 and December 31. Last year I got in #50 just under the wire. This year I reached it last week.

1. Margherita Dolce Vita by Stefano Benni
2. Just In Case by Meg Rosoff
3. 40 Acres and No Mule by Janice Holt Giles
4. Redemption: The Last Battle of the Civil War by Nicholas Lemann
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Although it can be quite time consuming, I enjoy carving Halloween pumpkins. I don't have enough time - nor the inclination - to design my own stencils, opting instead to use the groovy ones provided by Ryan over at Zombie Pumpkins. For a nominal fee you can download as many stencils as you like, and be sure to check back yearly because he is ( Read more... )

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