January 2012
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Jan 30th
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Awesome short film
Check this out.  While the WWII dogfighting is jaw-droppingly good, the dramatic climax of the film is even better. http://gizmodo.com/5880254/this-awesome-world-war-ii-dogfighting-was-filmed-on-zero-budget
Jan 30th
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GUIDE TO FINDING INTERESTING PUBLIC DOMAIN WORKS...
GUIDE TO FINDING INTERESTING PUBLIC DOMAIN WORKS ONLINE.  Pretty much what it says. 
Jan 26th
“…every tiny pain scars and chips away at what is pure and infinitely...”
– Darkness, Take My Hand, Dennis Lehane
Jan 25th
Megan Amram: Paula Deen’s Health Food Cookbook →
meganamram: Recently, Paula Deen has admitted that she’s had Type II Diabetes for years. Accordingly, she’s putting out a cookbook of healthy food. Here are some excerpts! FRUIT SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. bag of Skittles 3 cups ranch dressing DIRECTIONS: Mix well. Serve room temperature. -
Jan 20th
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Another book in the can
This morning I got up early and banged out the last two scenes of the novel.  Fun fact: breakfast tastes better when you’ve just finished a book. Now comes the hard part - leaving it alone long enough that I can come back with fresh eyes.
Jan 20th
"Nothing good gets away"
John Steinbeck wrote some of the best parental advice about love I’ve ever heard.  Below is a link to a letter he wrote to his son Thom. I hope I can be half as good when it’s my turn to tell it like it is. “Nothing good gets away.”
Jan 13th
Amazing correction.... →
mcdermott451: Here’s one from the Boston Globe. For the record  (Archive fee)  Correction: Because of a reporting error, Dr. Arleigh Dygert Richardson III, former teacher at Lawrence Academy in Groton, was described in his obituary yesterday as favoring tackypants with tweed jackets and Oxford shirts. Dr. Richardson favored khaki pants. Date: May 29, 2004 Boston Globe Archive (Nominal fee...
Jan 5th
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Pumped
Three work days into the new year, and I’ve got a completed draft of a 25-page short story. Now back to the novel…
Jan 5th
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Dig this: Terje Gewelt
Terje Gewelt is a top-shelf bassist and composer who runs the Resonant Music label in Norway.   As this week’s featured artist on the Sounds of Berklee podcast, Terje (pronounced Ter-i-a) presents a beautiful portrait of the north lands.  It’s tender and beautiful, and might be the best accompaniment for one’s morning cup of coffee I’ve ever heard. Listen to Terje...
Jan 5th
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New website!
Heya, I just put a new website - have a look!  http://www.adamrennolenn.com
Jan 4th
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Jan 4th
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