Day: October 31, 2005
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Books I never finished
Since starting clock, I’ve noted the books I read. What is rare, for me, is starting but not finishing a book. Once I take the plunge, I will soldier on even through the worst writing and plot. Always. Well, almost. Many, many years ago, on spring break in Floria, I started Gray Lady Down, by…
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Another year for Uncle Mark
Leading into the holidays, Mark Hurst releases another free Uncle Mark’s Guide, for 2006. Get the free PDF. Agree or disagree, Hurt tries to free you from the tyranny of choice. Trust him or not… I do, although the NYC-specific suggestion aren’t particularly helpful, personally.
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Movie: Hellboy
Hellboy filled a quiet Saturday night. I think I need to stop the comic-book movie streak. This film wasn’t terrible. Still, I’ve never read the comic, so I hadn’t bought into the backstory or the characters beforehand. With other movies where I have read the comic, the background brings me into the film, and then…
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Book: Skipped Parts
Skipped Parts, by Tim Sandlin, goes in a different direction than many of the books I read. I asked Vin to share some light fiction. This novel wasn’t exactly what I had in mind. It’s sarcastic-funny, and a quick read. But when the protagonist is a thirteen year old boy, living with his twenty-eight-year old…