I’m still reading; I’ve just neglected any form of response. Until now: 1776 Recent events rekindled some sort of interest in the American Revolution. I’d heard McCullough’s non-fiction was a great read, specifically his skill in weaving dry facts into a compelling narrative. I wasn’t
British Sea Power – Do You Like Rock Music? With a mixer squawk and ominous booming drum, British Sea Power start their third record Do You Like Rock Music? Immediately, their anthemic sound draws comparisons to Arcade Fire. Lights Out For Darker Skies puts to use the bands musical talents, featuring
…some legitimate winter weather. Too bad its melting away to slush as I type this.
Blatantly stolen from here: http://anthropik.com/2008/02/cycles-vicious-virtuous/ , (which I usually write off as a repository of ultra-lefty anarchist utopia drivel) but I thought the chart was very interesting. Seems to combine the ideologies of both the left (environment forces shape destiny) and the right (personal choice). By
Recent shots in the snow: Kaaterskill Waterall, Catskills NY Top of Union Bowl, Copper Mountain CO