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Correction
In my post about Michael Connelly's 9 Dragons I referred the character Sun Yee as Sun Yah. Mister Jimmy regrets, etc. -
More annoyed than Ticked-Off
My heart goes out to the staff at our local library. When they signed on to work, I bet they imagined they'd spend their time helping patrons find books, do research, etc. I doubt they expected to be part of what amounts to an after-school program for a small group of rowdy students from nearby schools ( Read more... ) -
9 Dragons
Harry Bosch doesn't seem to know much about single-malt whisky, and there probably aren't books by William James or E. M. Forster on his bookcase. But he knows what kind of beer he likes and who the bass player was on that Miles Davis recording. And Harry knows murder. To say he's going to have to step out of his comfort zone to solve this mystery ( Read more... ) -
I'm starting a Bucket List
One of the items on it is to be able to spend a few days in the mountains during the winter months where there is plenty of snow, both on the ground and coming down. It needs to be easy enough to get to and cheap. So if you know of any such places that are good deals, hit me up. -
Open note to Taylor Swift
First, I might not be a fan, but I am a man . . . man-like at least. Having said that ( Read more... ) -
Theo Jansen
Saw a documentary about this guy on PBS the other night. I thought his creations remarkable.
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Respect for Ralph
There is little twentieth century classical music that appeals to me but the works that do I find compelling. The two composers of that era of which I am particularly fond are Ottorino Respighi and Ralph Vaughn Williams. Not all of their music suits me, but even Vivaldi and Mozart will wear out their welcome after a while ( Read more... ) -
District 9
is a film that has Peter Jackson's name on it and that is the only reason it got my attention. A friend who saw it said it was worth seeing if I could make it through the first reel ( Read more... ) -
At long last, something for ME!
And just so you know it's authentic, I got this exact email from another BRITISH AIRWAYS WORLD CARGO senior dispatch officer the same day ( Read more... ) -
Festivus begins
with a brief "Airing of Grievances", in this case against filmmakers.
I'm very disappointed with the following:
Quantum of Solace
All you had to do was not screw it up, but noooooo!
Public Enemies
It's Michael Mann. I'm predisposed to love any movie he directs:
Manhunter, Last of the Mohicans, Heat, Insider, Collateral, Miami Vice - wha' ( Read more... )
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