Monthly Archives: January 2013

Book Review: The Dry Grass of August

Posted on January 25, 2013 by penultimatist

I’ve been waiting to read The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew for months and was not disappointed. Jubie Watts is a breath of fresh air, a narrator coming of age as the civil rights movement matures in … Continue reading →

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Fifty Important Lessons New York City Taught Me

Posted on January 11, 2013 by penultimatist

This article by Brett Nelson for Forbes makes me nostalgic for a city I have never even lived in. It also makes me miss DC. Here are my favorites from his list: 12) Appreciate A Park: Every Blade Of Grass … Continue reading →

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“If you resist too much the power of the big primary-color emotions that surround the dog, you’re missing the experience.”

Posted on January 9, 2013 by penultimatist

John Homans, What’s a Dog For?: The Surprising History, Science, Philosophy, and Politics of Man’s Best Friend

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Mad Girl’s Love Song

Posted on January 8, 2013 by penultimatist

I shut my eyes and all the world drops dead; I lift my lids and all is born again. (I think I made you up inside my head.) The stars go waltzing out in blue and red, And arbitrary blackness … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Les Miserables

Posted on January 7, 2013 by penultimatist

I really really wanted to love Les Mis. I’ve seen it on stage 4 times. The tour, the revival, West End, Broadway….I convinced our high school chorus teacher to let us do a Les Mis medley during our farewell senior concert. I … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 6, 2013 by penultimatist

From Keri Smith’s How to Be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life Museum

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Crockpot Fun

Posted on January 3, 2013 by penultimatist

Happy New Year! I have a good feeling about 2013 – I’m feeling rejuvenated after a fantastic and relaxing winter break (we even had a white Christmas!) and I’m ready to take on some new challenges this year. I’m calling this the … Continue reading →

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