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Five Terrifying Moments in Children’s Books
I was a sensitive child, so I generally avoided books that looked frightening. Despite my self-censorship, however, scary stuff always managed to pop up and shake my little soul to its core. Here are my personal five scariest moments. In … Continue reading
Posted in List, Literature
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List: Order in Which I Will Let/Make My Future Children Watch Movies
I’m in no hurry to have progeny, but I imagine that the best part will be the chance to re-watch all the fondly-remembered kids’ movies and TV from when I was growing up. Of course, as someone who believes that art can … Continue reading
Posted in List, Movies, Television
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List: Things I Ate Today, Described Pretentiously
“Brunch” Fortified crystals of Asian paddy rice, infused with rich Cote D’Ivoire cocoa and lively coconut oil, bathed in fresh Holstein milk*
Posted in Food, List
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List: Pop Culture That Criticizes Other Pop Culture
People who write songs, TV shows, and movies have opinions, just like I do, and not all those opinions are going to be positive. And just like me, they feel the need to share their grumpy views with the world, … Continue reading
Posted in List, Literature, Movies, Television
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List: Artists Whose Most Famous Song Is Also One Of Their Worst
1. Bobby McFerrin: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” Let’s start with an easy one, shall we? I once sang with Bobby McFerrin,* and from this I know that he is one of the world’s most awesome dudes. He’s equally comfortable with … Continue reading
Posted in List, Music
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List: Art I Liked But Never Finished
1. Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace. My friend Luke, whom I consider an arbiter of all that is good in the world, told me that Infinite Jest was an absolute masterpiece. And I concur…the writing is versatile and engaging, … Continue reading
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List: Things I’ve Planned to Do “This Week” For the Past Four Months
1. Find a lunch-box in which to put my peanut-free, wholesome, nutritional, Waldorf-appropriate lunch. 2. Buy some shoes that don’t have enormous gaping holes. 3. Get a work shirt that isn’t from my years in Parables, Goshen College’s singing-est, dancing-est, … Continue reading
Posted in List, Miscellaneous
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List: Jay-Z’s 99 Problems
As Valentine’s Day fast approaches, most folk will begin to increase their intake of wistful, romantic music. And, of course, no musician is more wistful and romantic than that sentimental crooner, Jay-Z. Last Valentine’s Day, according to sources close to … Continue reading
Posted in List, Music
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List: Episodes to Hook Your Friends
Those of us who watch television often find ourselves having conversations like this. I’m addicted to trying to convert people to consume the media that I have consumed, but it’s not always an easy task. If you can convince a … Continue reading
Posted in List, Television
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List: The Top Ten 30 Seconds of Music in 2010
My attention span is roughly that of a squirrel watching Looney Tunes, and I imagine yours is as well. It’s no wonder: busy people like you and me don’t have time to finish books, movies or even complete sentences without … Continue reading