Feb. 25th, 2004
So I am going to register to vote in time for the election this year, even if I didn't manage to do it in time for the primaries. The only problem is knowing who to vote for. I've been leaning more towards Kerry than anyone else, lately, so I hope he gets the nomination. I've been reading articles on him and Edwards, and looked at a few other options, but he seems the best so far.
And now...a shameless plug!
My friend Jason Clarke is a very bright guy (Harvard grad, used to work at Atlantic Monthly) whose blog has actually helped me think about this political stuff. Yeah, I use this blog for useless personal stuff, but he does the whole pundit schtick. Check him out. He's got some good stuff to say, and he's a good writer. (
windwriter, you'd probably like him.) Go to Jason Clarke to see it.
And now...a shameless plug!
My friend Jason Clarke is a very bright guy (Harvard grad, used to work at Atlantic Monthly) whose blog has actually helped me think about this political stuff. Yeah, I use this blog for useless personal stuff, but he does the whole pundit schtick. Check him out. He's got some good stuff to say, and he's a good writer. (
Book recommendation
Feb. 25th, 2004 04:07 pmMaster and Commander
Love it so far. I bought it to make myself feel better when Borders was out of Terry Pratchett's latest, Monstrous Regiment. I was a little skeptical about whether it would hold my interest as much as the movie did, but it's great. I often find that in a book with old-fashioned dialogue (This is set at the turn of the 19th century), it's harder for me to really feel connected with the characters. Here, it's not a problem. I already adore Jack Aubrey, maybe even more than in the movie. He's charismatic, funny, and exuberant. Stephen Maturin is shadowy, sophisticated, and intriguing. And I'm still not too far into the story. It all makes me wanna start singing sea chanties or some such nonsense. :) Beautiful! I'm glad it's a series, so there will be more to read when I'm done. I always love that when I get attached to characters. Yes, I liked being able to drool over Russell Crowe in the movie, but at least there's a picture of him on the cover of the book. Mmm...Russell Crowe. When will that DVD be out??
Love it so far. I bought it to make myself feel better when Borders was out of Terry Pratchett's latest, Monstrous Regiment. I was a little skeptical about whether it would hold my interest as much as the movie did, but it's great. I often find that in a book with old-fashioned dialogue (This is set at the turn of the 19th century), it's harder for me to really feel connected with the characters. Here, it's not a problem. I already adore Jack Aubrey, maybe even more than in the movie. He's charismatic, funny, and exuberant. Stephen Maturin is shadowy, sophisticated, and intriguing. And I'm still not too far into the story. It all makes me wanna start singing sea chanties or some such nonsense. :) Beautiful! I'm glad it's a series, so there will be more to read when I'm done. I always love that when I get attached to characters. Yes, I liked being able to drool over Russell Crowe in the movie, but at least there's a picture of him on the cover of the book. Mmm...Russell Crowe. When will that DVD be out??
