March, Stephen. Strangers in the Land of Egypt. Sag Harbor, NY: The Permament Press, 2009. Available May, 2009. There’s much to like in Stephen March’s Strangers in the Land of Egypt. The protagonist is that likable high-schooler who somehow is much more self-aware and wise than his peers but who still has lots to learn. …
Monthly Archives: March 2009
Midwestern Cucumber Sandwhich
Was wandering about the kitchen today wondering what to do with a cucumber when I was reminded of that staple of Victorian English novels: the cucumber sandwhich. However, I’m a barbaric Midwestern American living in a place that considers pepper an exotic spice. So, here’s what I assembled: Toast: 2 slices wheat bread On one …
Dumb Sports Comments
Sherry and I love poking fun at sports commentators who say silly things. Granted, we ourselves would probably say some dumb things if we were miked for three hours and sitting at a sporting event. However, sometimes folks say things that really are just plain, well, wrong. At the end of today’s Maryland/California NCAA basketball …
Watched the Watchmen
Just got back from midnight showing of The Watchmen. First thoughts: Warning: possible spoilers It didn’t suck. Even in the graphic novel a certain distracting piece of anatomy was implied but not shown. They really should have gone with that approach. Lesson: Even the smartest people in the world need to read their Shelley. There …
2009 Monty Python Party
Last night we held the 6th (or 5th) Irregular Annual Monty Python party. The first party was held in 1995 at the Fry house. Since then we have had parties at the Toccoa house, the Chicago apartment, and the Tiffin house. All parties include coconuts, House Rules, costumes, and assorted hilarities. This year marked our …
