I just discovered a couple of lists I'd made on Amazon.com a good long while ago, "Love early post-punk (as much as Amazon will allow you to" and "Various pop-rock gems - power-pop, twee, etc.". I'm happy to say that now, about four years later, these lists hold up. My favorite of the descriptions is that of the Shins' first album - "An excellent summer record released in 2001 from some random band that's taking their sweet time releasing a new album. Hurry up, guys!" Ha!

Ryan
xoxo

I caved and bought a George Foreman grill today, in part because I like George Foreman. He just seems so excited about the whole thing. This model, the "Family Size in Grilling Colors", has a "bun warmer" atop it. Even though it's significantly larger than the "Champ" model is and only $7 more, I still feel ripped off because of that "bun warmer". It's a profoundly useless feature. I guess I value economy - that is, I believe that which can be safely removed should be. If it had been the same price but sans the "bun warmer", though, I'd be singing a different, happier tune. Surely this reveals something about me as a person.

The household is abuzz this week with talk of moving. Paul is looking back towards Colorado - he's itching to return to academia. Brian might be moving in with his buddy Anthony in Chelsea, the lucky bastard. Hilary has no clear plan and may yet stay here, and as for me, I'm looking for a cheap studio in a safe neighborhood. A studio or, if I can rope in a roommate, a two bedroom. I'd rather not pay $1000+/mo. for rent if I can help it, especially since my business isn't the stablest of all businesses.

In other news: allergies have me all mixed-up lately.

Ryan
xoxo