Choose-Your-Own-Advent... Title

I was gonna write a review of Rebecca Stead's awesome Newbery-winning book When You Reach Me, but I doubt y'all want a week of reviews. But here is my truncated opinion: if you loved A Wrinkle in Time, you'll adore the hell out of When You Reach Me. It does the time-traveling business a bit differently, but it is endearing and very well-written. Certainly deserving of its award and any of its success. And yes, another book to recommend to kids. Awesome!

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I have no idea why I stopped writing. Or preparing my resume and cover letter for a possible internship. I really need to get back on that. Also, start using the treadmill again.

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I got into a movie mood. In the last twenty-four hours, I watched 1941, the original The Haunting, Alchemy: Dire Straits Live, and True Stories.

Truncated opinions ahoy!:
-I'm fully convinced 1941 was made by people high on narcotics.

-The Haunting was really good, enough to invalidate the existence of the horrid 1999 remake. And make me want to read the book again.

-Alchemy was a good concert, yet the solos went on foreeeeever.

-True Stories was weird as all get-out, but kinda funny. Especially since David Byrne looked like Haze Motes from the Wise Blood movie.

Not much else for today. Until next time... nuclear porcupines.

I love me some equality...

I finished Jessica Valenti's Full Frontal Feminism earlier today. It was a great read, full of insight and valuable information. Wanna become educated on feminism? Like writers with an intelligent and laid-back writing style? Read this book! I highly recommend it.

I want to personally (well, as personal as the 'Net can be) thank Ms. Valenti for writing a splendid primer and for fighting the good fight. Check out her website.

I leave you, wondering why for the love of God I'm listening to Celine Dion...

-Lindsey