From the monthly archives:

December 2006

52 Novels: My year in review

December 31, 2006

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I are a sucky reader

December 27, 2006

My feelings of inadequacy abound.

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Six on the brain #6

December 27, 2006

I’ve been thinking about some of the things that have been said and written about Denver in the wake of last week’s blizzard.
I do feel horrible for the people who were stranded at Denver International Airport for much of the holiday weekend. And I have to agree that much of blame for not getting the [...]

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Sakey’s “Pisser”

December 26, 2006

UPDATE: Read the NYT review of THE BLADE ITSELF.
I’m not usually a hardcover buyer, but this excerpt from Marcus Sakey’s THE BLADE ITSELF compels me to make an exception.

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Six on the brain #5

December 20, 2006

Saturday began like most every other Saturday: I stumbled to the can and did what I do, threw on some clothes and then made myself some coffee. I poured my dog some food and then, after she gobbled it up, I let her out.
This wasn’t without purpose because I always grab the paper when Sophie [...]

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World’s shortest personality test

December 19, 2006

Why do I do crap like this?
Your Personality Profile
You are pure, moral, and adaptable. You tend to blend into your surroundings. Shy on the outside, you’re outspoken to your friends.
You believe that you live a virtuous life… and you tend to judge others with a harsh eye.
As a result, people tend to crave your approval.

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