Monday Randomness
- I’ve been on the Cold War Kids (also on MySpace) for all of eight hours, and I can’t turn the fuckers off. Maybe I’m feeling uncharacteristically kind, but I think Robbers and Cowards is one helluva an album. I’ve played Hang Me Up To Dry five or six times and have actually danced in place to the beat (greatest bassline ever). The last time I did that I was elbow-deep into a keg of pale lager, running down 97th street with my pants around my ankles. It’s that good.
- Have you heard about Edmonton’s Ampersand Bandit? A guy robs a bank and he’s got a giant ampersand emblazoned on the back of his jacket. I hope this guy gets pistol whipped for being a typographical asshole.
- I visited my old pals at the U of A Hospital the other day. The site of much pain, but yet, it somehow felt right to be there. I did the ‘ol stress test, which involved walking/running on an escalating treadmill for fifteen minutes or so. According to the attending nurses I did quite well, all things considered. The ‘ol ticker is almost back to normal. The Mazankowski Heart Institute was opened on the day I was there. I feel very fortunate to live so close to that kind of care facility (literally a ten minute drive from my front door).
- Have you heard? Textism is back. Mr. Allen is quite possibly the best writer on the web. Do yourself a favour and subscribe to his feed.
- Went to see Fugitive Pieces the other night. A moving film about a writer struggling to tell his own story (not as easy as it sounds). Great, great film – especially for writers.
- I got a sunburn on the weekend. How cool is that?
Entry #84 · May 5, 2008 in
