In a fit of I'm-not-even-sure-what-it-was, I picked up a copy of James Joyce's Finnegan's Wake this weekend. For some reason, I thought it would be a tad easier to wade through than Ulysses. I forget what that reason was because man, I'm only 17 pages in and I have no idea what the fuck is going on. Once in a while, say every five pages or so I' ( Read more... )

I was way too excited about The God Delusion. I know this because I promptly lost the damn thing on Friday and I wasn't even drunk. The universe enjoys toying with me.

Right now I'm reading The Rights Revolution, aka the gentler, softer Michael Ignatieff who wants everyone to respect each other and doesn't support assymetrical federalism. ( Read more... )

Example 1: For the second time in the last few months, the hot water is not working in my building. One of my neighbours just told me that the heater is broken, and the guy won't be here until tomorrow(!!) to fix it. I feel very icky right now. In fact, I've felt dirty all day, and this news is not helping. I'll be resorting to boiling water ( Read more... )

I hate winter with the passion of a thousand fiery suns. Since when is it -30 in fucking March?! Did I miss something?!

That will be all.

So, I am still in the midst of my first sweater. Halfway through the second ball of yarn, which I think is pretty impressive in just over a week. The sweater is good subway knitting; mindless yet interesting enough that I don't fuck up that often ( Read more... )

Well, that was the worst day I've had in quite a while ( Read more... )

What better way to do that than by going yarn shopping? I was supposed to go yesterdaym but my friend had to cancel on me and I decided to go for a drink and watch the game instead. My waiter friend once remarked to me that the regulars at the bar all have their preferred spots and get ansty if they can't sit there. This is true to some extent, ( Read more... )

Very, very badly ( Read more... )

Long time no write. Anyway ( Read more... )

I don't think I've seen it since Friday night. Seriously. I left it at Fouf's or something because I've been in biazarro land since then ( Read more... )