Day: December 31, 2007
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Happy New Year
I’m a bit early for everyone here in America, but Happy New Year! I’m more familiar with UTC (aka GMT) thanks to OpenDNS; that threshold was crossed hours ago. Besides, I won’t make it to midnight tonight, especially with a hill to climb in the morning. As long as my back doesn’t flare up, I’m…
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Book: The Spy Who Came In From the Cold
Peter noted my introduction to John Le Carré last month, and Santa’s wheels turned. Thank you! I now have a box of Le Carré awaiting time to turn the pages. One is already completed: The Spy Who Came In From The Cold. Cold indeed. The spy in question, Leamas, is a hard man, an operator.…
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Movie: Atonement
I haven’t read Ian McEwan’s novel yet, but the wife has, so Atonement was always going to be on the must-see list. Very compelling. The trailers had given away a bit much, but the main twist jarred me still. I wonder how the book will read knowing the basic story. There’s no doubt I will…