January 2011
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Looking Back at 2010 Goals
My big goal for the year was to read to read a lot:
My realistic goal is to finish 25 books, at least 5 of which are “classics,” but really I want to try to average one book per week.
I didn’t make it to 52, but I did finish 39, of which six were classics.
I also wrote a list of condo projects I wanted to get done during the year, but I didn’t do too well with them:
Buy a frame...
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(Not Quite) 52 Books in 52 Weeks
Well, I didn’t make it. In fact, I reached a point when I kind of stopped trying. But I did finish significantly more than the 16 I read in 2009, and achieved my initial goal of 25 books. The links below go to my quick reviews for each.
Both Ways is the Only Way I Want It by Maile Meloy (Jan. 1)
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami (Jan. 16)
City of Thieves by David Benioff (Jan. 22)
To...
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My top 10 books of 2010
Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
Just Kids by Patti Smith
The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman
Room by Emma Donoghue
A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
Postcards from a Dead Girl by Kirk Farber
The Unnamed by Joshua Ferris
Skippy Dies by Paul Murray
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
In full disclosure, I only read 15 new releases...
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My top 10 albums of 2010
Joanna Newsom - Have One On Me
Beach House - Teen Dream
The Head and the Heart - self-titled
The New Pornographers - Together
Jónsi - Go
Laura Veirs - July Flame
Sufjan Stevens - The Age of Adz
Vampire Weekend - Contra
Local Natives - Gorilla Manor
She & Him - Volume Two
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Shows I Went to in 2010
All shows are in Seattle, except where noted otherwise.
April 3: Black Prairie at Tractor Tavern
April 9: Jónsi at Showbox SoDo (opener: Death Vessel)
May 8: Circa Survive at Showbox SoDo (opening for Coheed & Cambria)
May 29-31: Sasquatch! Music Festival at the Gorge - George, WA
Saturday: My Morning Jacket, Vampire Weekend, The National, Broken Social Scene, OK Go, Edward Sharpe &...
December 2010
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Looking Back at 2010 Goals
My big goal for the year was to read to read a lot:
My realistic goal is to finish 25 books, at least 5 of which are “classics,” but really I want to try to average one book per week.
I didn’t make it to 52, but I did finish 39, of which six were classics.
I also wrote a list of condo projects I wanted to get done during the year, but I didn’t do too well with them:
Buy a frame...
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Shows I Went to in 2010
All shows are in Seattle, except where noted otherwise.
April 3: Black Prairie at Tractor Tavern
April 9: Jónsi at Showbox SoDo (opener: Death Vessel)
May 8: Circa Survive at Showbox SoDo (opening for Coheed & Cambria)
May 29-31: Sasquatch! Music Festival at the Gorge - George, WA
Saturday: My Morning Jacket, Vampire Weekend, The National, Broken Social Scene, OK Go, Edward Sharpe &...
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(Not Quite) 52 Books in 52 Weeks
Well, I didn’t make it. In fact, I reached a point when I kind of stopped trying. But I did finish significantly more than the 16 I read in 2009, and achieved my initial goal of 25 books. The links below go to my quick reviews for each.
Both Ways is the Only Way I Want It by Maile Meloy (Jan. 1)
Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami (Jan. 16)
City of Thieves by David Benioff (Jan. 22)
To...
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I've been working on my genealogy website →
Sometimes I feel like a modern detective when I’m researching my family tree exclusively from online sources.
Best find of the week: We have a Ralph Parker in the family, and he was even from Indiana, like Ralphie in A Christmas Story. He was my great grand uncle.
I also confirmed that my 2nd great grandmother was married a third time before she died, officially giving her the longest name...
musingsfromgamblersrock asked: Have you read "Room" by Emma Donoghue? If so, Thoughts?
musingsfromgamblersrock asked: Have you read "Room" by Emma Donoghue? If so, Thoughts?
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Follow me on Pinterest? →
It seems kind of like Tumblr, but you create boards with different themes. Like I have one for photos, another for fashion, and—of course—one for fox stuff.
If you want an invite, I think I can send them. Leave your e-mail address in the comments or replies.
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Dad: I saw the moon on the way home.
Me: Really? Where is it?
Dad: Up high.
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My top 10 books of 2010
Freedom by Jonathan Franzen
Just Kids by Patti Smith
The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman
Room by Emma Donoghue
A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan
Postcards from a Dead Girl by Kirk Farber
The Unnamed by Joshua Ferris
Skippy Dies by Paul Murray
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
In full disclosure, I only read 15 new releases...
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My top 10 albums of 2010
Joanna Newsom - Have One On Me
Beach House - Teen Dream
The Head and the Heart - self-titled
The New Pornographers - Together
Jónsi - Go
Laura Veirs - July Flame
Sufjan Stevens - The Age of Adz
Vampire Weekend - Contra
Local Natives - Gorilla Manor
She & Him - Volume Two
FYI
I’m not doing the 25 Days of Christmas Songs anymore. I couldn’t tell if anyone was listening/downloading because the majority have zero listens, and it seemed like a waste of time. I’ll probably post more songs at some point, but not one each day.
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Zac Rocks
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25 Days of Christmas Songs: Day 9
The Format -...
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-12-5) →
Sufjan Stevens (72)
Pomplamoose (20)
Céline Dion (16)
The Mynabirds (12)
The Boy Least Likely To (11)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
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2010 Gift Guide: For Him
Another gift guide, this time for the fellas:
The Beatles Stereo Box Set ($148)
Multifont Belt Buckle ($45)
Neighborhood Poster ($22-$35)
Cotton-Cashmere Hoodie ($78)
Tetris Block Ice Cube Tray ($8)
Leather Flask ($35)
Avatar Collector’s Edition on Blu-Ray ($25)
Mo’s Bacon Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix ($12)
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