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I’ve been reading Malcolm Gladwell’s book Blink. Benazir Bhutto was murdered yesterday. Hillary Clinton and Barak Obama are running neck and neck in New Hampshire. These are three seemingly unrelated sentences–but I’m trying to come to a clearer view of the world right now–and somehow or other I’m going to make these three sentences relateContinue reading “Gladwell, Bhutto, Clinton, and Obama”

Before I do a list of favorite movies, keep in mind that I haven’t seen Juno, Waitress, Namesake, or even Transformers yet. I’m excited for all that my netflix will bring to me in the coming year.So far–these are the movies that taught me something in 2007. These are the movies that inspired me toContinue reading “Movies I enjoyed in 2007”

I just got home from spending Christmas in Lexington, VA with the Larsen family. I always have a good time with their family. It’s very relaxing, everyone is always laughing at something, and the food is divine. While I was there, I took some pictures of Lexington, home of Washington and Lee University and VirginiaContinue reading “Lexington, VA”

I’ve been alone in the house since Saturday afternoon. I’ve basically grounded myself until I get my papers graded and the grades turned in, but how could I miss the opportunity to run amok when I had the house to myself?! So yesterday, I had a small dinner party where I cooked a roast. TheContinue reading “Lion in Winter”

For Christmas this year, we decorated the house rather well. I’m putting up some pictures of the house, but it doesn’t quite capture the grand results. Right now, I’m trying to blog and watch The Lion in Winter (2003) as I blog. It’s difficult because I am really enjoying the movie. Here are the pics.

I’ve been trying to figure out how to send Christmas cards out this year, and I thought I’d explore the world of e-cards, but instead I got distracted and started a blog. This is it. I’m excited to share all of my crazy opinions and thoughts with all of you! But right now, I’m atContinue reading “The Maiden Voyage”