Comparative Reality

Music: I know something about it, and my taste is verifiably better than yours. (If pressed, I'll admit that I know less than I'd like to, and I'd point to people who know far, far more than I do. But at the moment, I'll admit no such thing.) I f… more »

The number of books I read in a month is hugely variable. If I pick up a book, find some time to get into it, and really enjoy it, then I can finish it fairly quickly. Most often, though, I pick up a book, like it, but get distracted. By, for example, a… more »

I received my copy of the 4th edition D&D Player's Handbook today. I was actually giddy when I opened the box and cracked the cover, and I keep stealing longing glances at it. I think part of my problem is that it's been a long, long time since… more »

I was in a Wal-Mart recently, looking for something that they didn't have, and...er..."wandered by" the toy aisles. I ended up in front of a large display of Hot Wheels cars: 97 cents each! And yet, I resisted. Even at under a dollar, I don't need more… more »

In short order, I fulfilled my two-concerts-a-year quota: and It was the second that caused some amount of internal debate. On the one hand...well, it's My Bloody Valentine, isn't it? That's a pretty strong argument. On the other, I don't kno… more »