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The Uses of Enchantment by Heidi Julavits
11.28.07 | Permalink | 1 Comment
Not to be confused with Bruno Bettelheim’s The Uses of Enchantment, which is stringently assertive in it’s psychoanalytical study of tales, fairy tales, and other folklore. There are some interesting comparisons to the two books.

Heidi Julavits has created a book in three parts. all three parts are twisted and mixed together in alternating chapters. It is the story of Mary Veal (aka: Miriam) who is famous for being a girl who may or may not have been kidnapped, molested, and released two months later. Cast in and around Boston, the book carries literal and symbolic references to Witch Trials and the hysteria that surrounded them.
- The initial segment and many following segments are titled “What might have happened”.
- The second is notes from Dr. Hammer, her psychiatrist who interviews her and attempts to help her after she returns.
- The third is 14 years later, when Mary
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Consumer Whore (generic), Film and Shorts
HELLO DOGGY
11.27.07 | Permalink | Comment?

[click to enlarge images]

Went to a movie with Jenn the other night. i rode a bus and then the max out to beaverton, where she met me. we went over to the cedar hills mall and had about an our to kill before going to the flick. we decided to wander and browse.

inside the frou frou japanese toy store (nothing but chococat, hello kitty, etc) we looked about and jenn located the above notebook. for $1.50, we almost walked out with it because it was so engrish we couldnt stop staring at it.

“when you left me… the sunshine filled this empty room.”

we could not quite put a finger on the meaning, intended and mistranslated,nor the new meaning.

if this were a greeting card, it would just be one that was sarcastic and funny.. but as a notebook… Read the rest
Meh = Misc
Turd Station 2
11.26.07 | Permalink | Comment?

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forgive the poor photo quality, it was taken with a cell phone in two parts which i then had to splice together to get the full image.

bathroom humor has always gotten me to laugh. and sometimes take pictures :) The image above was taken inside the Bagdad Theater [http://www.mcmenamins.com]. the restroom included a diaper changing station which i can only imagine used to be called a “sturdy station 2″.

note to the person who felt the need to scratch off the S and Y:
thank you for giving me a laugh.

note to the person(s) who added all the smaller drawings:
the baby elephant poop was a nice touch.
Old Subject Matter, Personal Photography, Photography
slackerino extaordinaries
11.19.07 | Permalink | 5 Comments

remember how i was going to be going through photographs and start posting more of them as i have been hoarding them to myself for many years? well, these were taken on january 17th. almost a year from when they were taken, they are being published for view.

i have been meaning to get them online as they make me happy when i see them, but alas, i am part of a club called “slackerino extraordinaries”

Portland does not often get snow. so this was an awesome day. While supposed to be at work, much of the city was closed due to “inclement weather”. this meant SNOW DAY for many people. a great number of which i see rarely due to work schedules or any number of other reasons.

Nathania:

Nathania.
She has changed so much since i first met her.
calm and powerful.
intuitive and trust… Read the rest
Kick Ass
smiling
11.17.07 | Permalink | 2 Comments

i was at holmans bar and grill, drinking coffee and reading my book yesterday.this is not how the day started, so lets backtrack.

I woke up to a cheerful and pleasant voice. Jennifer called me on the phone and wanted to talk for a bit. i was grinning from ear to ear from minute one of my day. eventually got dressed and decided to go do some admin work for my second job. but i was hungry too.

dragging my laptop down to holmans bar and grill (two blocks from my house) i walked in and ordered a cup of joe. they brought it out along with a bar tumbler filled with coffee creamers.

I turned on my laptop and was immediatley accosted with loud and wonderful 50′s french Jazz. i dont remember who it was because as i attempted to shut off the sound, a man at the bar… Read the rest
Meh = Misc
photos of me are hard to find!
11.14.07 | Permalink | 5 Comments

hrm.
so some people i work with on a daily basis are stationed down in Texas.
we have finally gotten everyone to the point where we are social and no longer edgy professional with each other. it is nice. (hi candy, Hi maria, hi others..)

Along with this comes the inevitable phrase “where can i find a picture of you?” to put the face to the voice.

hrm. well, come to find out that of the 4.6 GIGS OF PHOTOS i have taken and are on my work computer, i have only one of me, and it is from 6 years ago. HA! i guess i am behind the camera too much and not in front of it.

to compensate for this, i was able to find a fantastic altered photo from highschool.
Zacy took it from me nearly a decade ago and… Read the rest
Books / Articles, Reviews
Carpe Demon – Adventures of a Demon Hunting Soccer Mom
11.10.07 | Permalink | 1 Comment
Julie Kenner – Carpe Demon
- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Berkley Trade (June 27, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0425202526
- ISBN-13: 978-0425202524
WOW.

What a phenomenal book. Reading it was like looking through a portal in the Joss Whedon world to a time where Buffy is 35 or so, and has two kids, a minivan, and Lawyer husband.

After finishing a book and being unprepared with a new one, i walked into Murder by the Book, a local bookstore, and decided to peruse their selections. i was attracted by the title and the back cover description, but was unsure if i would like the writing style as that is often times hit or miss and rarely in between. one page into the book i walked over to the counter and bought it. ONE PAGE and i was already addicted.

Kate is just your ordinary housewife, juggling kids,… Read the rest