Afternoon Delight

The December GBC meet will focus on a collection of favorite holiday passages. In preparation, I have been in search of a Christmas read. One new discovery, courtesy of The Guardian, is The Box of Delights by John Masefield. As the selection is not yet available via eBook form, I have added the title to my list of "real" books to check out.

What books do you read or re-read for your December inspiration?

Fussy Math

One of the things I enjoy about a trip back to Nashville is the ability to discuss books as well as music. While sitting in my stylist's chair [subtle plug to buy her book], I overheard the new to Nashville patron beside me say "Nashville is a cultured town." I fought the urge to say, "We are more than rhinestones and boots, though I still have both." Instead, we (stylist and I) discussed Room.

This morning in reading through The Guardian, I discovered a list of quirky gift-buying ideas for "The Fussy" which included The Album Club but don't get too excited unless you are planning a relocation to the UK or EU. That being said, I did discover their Rough Trade shops which led me to "10 Book Gifts" which is a list of artsy titles including A Rocket in My Pocket by Max Decharne and What the Hell are you doing? by David Shrigley. It is a pretty solid list.

Enjoy the week and I hope you discover something which leaves you a bit less fussy.

Power Dresser

While reading through my daily email, I got a link to a quiz. Feeling in the mood to explore a bit, I decided to leaf through the questions to discover my "Fashion Style." Little did I know that the result would lead me back to a Birkin and a previous post:

Checking blackberry before bed? Guilty. I would however update my style icons.

Doctor in the House? Part II

Hail Hail, the 2nd of December

Try not to forget the things you should remember.

This little ditty brought to you by Sleep Deprivation. Side effects can include inability to write coherently, belief things are amusing when they are not, and the blocking of certain neurosensors which prevent more clever things to be expressed to your readers on the 2nd of December. In most cases, these symptoms are temporary. If side effects persist longer than one week, someone tell me to see a doctor and specify which type.