Aug
29
2000
One refreshing thing about the Brontë’s work is that it puts average people on center stage. They aren’t beautiful; they aren’t especially talented or intelligent; and they certainly aren’t affluent. Their lack of perfection doesn’t prevent us from sympathizing with them; on the contrary, because we are gifted with special knowledge of their thoughts and [...]
Aug
27
2000
Oooh!!! I just found a great recording of one of my favorite Lemonheads’ songs. It’s called The Outdoor Type. I spent a lot of time in Missoula, Montana where most of the population is bent on convincing you of their prowess in the wild. Many of them certainly couldn’t rub two sticks together to start [...]
Aug
27
2000
Today the postman brought us the proofs for our wedding album. I experienced many strange sensations looking through them. I hardly recognized myself. In most of the pictures, I wore a dreamy expression upon my face. It made me look much prettier than I’m accustomed to looking. Robert was surprised by how he looked too. [...]