February 2011
30 posts
“Just because someone’s pretty doesn’t mean she’s decent. Or vice versa. I’m not...”
– Sarah Dessen, The Truth About Forever
I’m a ridiculous fangirl when it comes to this book—and this is one of my favorite highlights, because it’s so very true, and I’m basically terrified of people who appear to be perfect. (I spent way too much time trying to be perfect...
“The other, Judy Blundell’s Strings Attached (Scholastic), is so well-written,...”
– Co-chair of the New England Children’s Booksellers’ Association, Via YA Highway
Holy Hunger Games! I cannot believe that someone so involved in the children’s book industry actually said this. Obviously the bookseller who said this needs to refer to my YA-heavy list of book...
January 2011
35 posts
What's up with people?
I mean, seriously? It seems like 85% of the people I encounter lately are:
mean;
rude;
disrespectful;
absolutely clueless as to how to act in a, you know, society; or
profoundly indifferent.
This is not to say that people in general are awful (I know loads of awesome people), but in my casual encounters as I go about my business, folks with these types of attitudes pervade my experience. Is...
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Three Goggles mania in Portland →
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I hate that the Blazers made this phenomenon a big marketing thing, rather than letting it evolve organically with the fans. Sure, have a bit of merchandise (for both men AND women—duh), but don’t push it to the point of ridiculousness. It’s just not so fun anymore.
For example, I received the most nauseating “renew your tickets”* email that referenced...
“I said, “I suppose we could use some rain,” and the Colonel looked up at the low...”
– John Green, Looking for Alaska
This book makes so many references to rain—both literal and metaphorical—that I’ve tried to highlight them all (I’m a compulsive highlighter). I’m sure I’ve missed some, but these are my favorites…
“How do people, like, not curse? How is it possible? There are these gaps in...”
– A Long Way Down, Nick Hornby (via fuckyeahliteraryquotes)
“Never have two things been so perfectly combined as tator tots and cheddar...”
– Josh
"Nutty American" Cocktail at Pinot
I had a fabulous cocktail at a friend’s going away party at Pinot in downtown last night. It contained:
Bulleit Bourbon
Walnut Liqueur
Orange Bitters
Red Vermouth
I plan on trying to replicate this awesomeness at home (the $8.75 price tag is not very friendly to the wallet). I will, however, rename my version since “Nutty American” is all kinds of dorky.