November 20, 2009
by Rob
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My bro-in-law (he pronounces it “bra”, as per young and colloquially hip) recommended I read Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. I finally picked up the novel a few weeks ago was glad I did. It was beautiful in its desolation.
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Books, Movies
January 29, 2008
by Rob
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After season three of Lost ended last year, Jeff (Doc) Jensen said I should do my Lost homework over the summer by reading Stephen King’s The Dark Tower series. Boy, was he right!
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November 11, 2006
by Rob
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It’s hard to understand the self-destructive impulse in some people. Take for instance, Chris McCandless. (more…)
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October 19, 2005
by Rob
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Interesting history of a wartime quote…
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October 2, 2005
by Rob
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A very good friend from college sent me a wonderful house (apartment) warming gift:
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September 9, 2005
by Rob
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August 30, 2005
by Rob
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Books
March 4, 2005
by Rob
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Collected Albert Einstein quotes…
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March 1, 2005
by Rob
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Sarah Hinlicky Wilson, from her wonderfully satirical book review of Against Love: A Polemic by Laura Kipnis…
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March 1, 2005
by Rob
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January 27, 2005
by Rob
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September 1, 2004
by Rob
20 comments
Ever have a really bad day? You might try going to Australia…
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July 19, 2004
by Rob
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I just finished reading Blankets, by Craig Thompson, a grippingly beautiful story.
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March 30, 2004
by Rob
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March 24, 2004
by Rob
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Writers comment on writing…
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