Interesting Reading in the Interweb Tubes
- Apocalypse Soon (“It is easy to feel overwhelmed, confused, weary, and crushingly sad. In this context, the idea of the Apocalypse can be comforting.”) (via)
Bookish Linkage
- Truly a lot of hoohah over nothing.
- On writing and jazz
- The Library of America starts offering e-versions of its books.
- Here’s a nice idea: Families moving into 10 new Habitat for Humanity in Albany, NY, will also receive free books in a program sponsored by the local reading council. (via)
Nonbookish Linkage
- Don’t you hate it when you can’t find stuff you know you put in your cap?
- Why wouldn’t snow-cone machines be vital to homeland security?
- I knew I was special and wasn’t just tired — I have “decision fatigue.”
Watching television and surfing the Internet are really excellent practice for being dead.
Chuck Palahniux, Damned
“Watching television and surfing the Internet are really excellent practice for being dead.
Chuck Palahniux, Damned”
Well, that caught my attention. Sure would be a good starting point for a serious discussion. Of course adding corporte sports events to the list would make it even more naerly true.