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Monthly Archives: January 2007
I like to be under the sea
… In an octopus’s garden. I wanted a translation of Lenau’s short (7 stanza, 4 lines per stanza) poem “Die drei Zigeuner” (The Three Gypsies), so I searched 4M, which houses the German literature collection (see the PT area, in … Continue reading
Gross Slayage
There is little more fascinating than a Geostationary Banana Over Texas. 12+(22×6)=144 episodes. 7 seasons. 40 DVDs. That is a lot of Buffy, let me tell you.
Hall of the Mountain King
I continue to work my way alphabetically by artist through my mp3 and ogg collection; I am now about half way through Apocalyptica. Earlier in the evening I ended up with “Hall of the Mountain King,” a Grieg cover from … Continue reading
Only a sequel could follow this! (Tina Kurzminski)
You can always read Atlanta Nights (Travis Tea) if this MySpace-iary isn’t doing it for you. You might also want to read about more sordid publishing industry misbehavior. Spontaneous combustion of manure starts 200-acre blaze and Man Pays Library $171, … Continue reading
Saturday shopping joy & Frozen custard
I finished season 6 of Buffy last night. Rather, this morning. As a result I stayed in bed until noon, and after I got up and showered Jen called, asking whether I wanted to go along for a TJ Maxx … Continue reading
It’s Fish Fry Friday folks
Another Gottfriend Benn poem, this time from the collection Statische Gedichte (Static Poems), which originally came out in 1948 or so, after his publishing ban was lifted. Wer allein ist — Wer allein ist, ist auch im Geheimnis, immer steht … Continue reading
You all walk with the sailors of Gaul, O women.
I “Mein blaues Klavier” Ich habe zu Hause ein blaues Klavier Und kenne doch keine Note. Es steht im Dunkel der Kellertür seitdem die Welt verrohte. Es spielen Sternenhände vier — Die Mondfrau sang im Boote — Nun tanzen die … Continue reading
Colder than a witch’s … oh, you know.
I. Cold as … well, just plain cold today. The daily low was further below 0 than the daily high was above; it gets worse in the coming days (tomorrow and Monday our “highs” are supposed to be below zero). … Continue reading
… requires a minimum of three points in space
“Release of nuclear weapons is now authorized.” — BSG (Season 3, Episode 11)
Did the deer shy away? / As I regret calling.
Music of the day: Aimee Mann. She came after Aerosmith but before Alanis Morissette. Book of the day: I referenced pages in both Special Topics in Calamity Physics and The Historian for another writing project today.