I’ve been a fan of Conan O’Brien’s talk show since college. Tall, red-headed, literate, funny — he’s like the dream. I’ve watched his show pretty consistently for the better part of 20 years. Though my…
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Day 46 of 200: It’s Going to Take Patience & Time
I’m not sure what I’ve done in this life or a past one, but I’ve had George Harrison’s version of “Got My Mind Set on You” stuck in my head for two weeks now. I…
Day 42 of 200: A Few Things I am Looking Forward To
1. Bowlaway by Elizabeth McCracken I have an ARC of this on my kindle, but I’m kind of afraid to read it. I know it’s going to be great. I have yet to be disappointed…
Day 23 of 200: We Can Ride the Boogie
I have nothing profound or interesting to say about the death of Aretha Franklin, though I spent most of the day listening to her. To be frank, I don’t have anything profound or interesting to…
Day 18 of 200: Flap Your Wings & Fly Away From Here
In my memory I’m much younger than 26 the summer of 1998 when Liz Phair’s “Whitechocolatespaceegg” came out. Three years post-college and I was working at not my first, but second shitty gas station job…
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover*, Ranked
I’ve been obsessed with Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover” for a few weeks. I throw back my head and sing, “hop on the bus, Gus, don’t need to discuss much” at least…