I am most curious.
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I often hand out recommendations of things to do and check out.
Now I asks you the great livejournal public what do you have to offer.
Suggest:
1. A book
2. A movie
3. A song
4. A Live Journal community
5. A Live Journal User
and for my own addition:
6. A restaurant
This could be anywhere in the world. I would make the effort to go to some tiny restaurant in timbuktu if someone had lovely things to say about the place.
I have acquired more shoes and a new handbag. Some of the shoes are useful, some are not. The handbag is definitely needed. My basic black everyday handbag is falling to pieces (mind you it wasn't well-made to begin with, but it had a neat lining) so I felt it was time to invest in a decent leather bag which could hold a book, not be too heavy or have too many compartments so I wouldn't lose things too easily. I am quite picky about such things and one might think it isn't difficult to find something that appropriately suits a person. Most women understand this, because a purse is a deeply personal object in which you carry important things and essentially your life.
I like to think of it as carrying around my brain. My pocket-book, address book, keys, lifesavers, lipstick, mirror, pens, and current bus book are in there. If I should ever lose my handbag I think I would have a minor melt-down.
Of course it isn't the end of my purse-buying. I will always find interesting things that fit certain occasions.
My friend Elizabeth is quite empthetic about this sort of thing. She collects hand-bags and purses galore. She has a collection that the costume designer of "Sex and the City" would envy.
I should point out also Elizabeth was the one who talked me into the shoes and hand-bag. She is a terrible influence. I think everyone should bring her with them, when they go shopping. It is always a cheerful experience and you walk away feeling good about the new boots you acquire.
After a warm afternoon of retail therapy I came home, read some more of my book and was truly lazy.
Reading the works of Collette is a fascinating experience. You can see how avant-garde she was, and how accessibale she still is and how very french she remains.
There is such a strong sense of novelty and amusement to society and the lives of everyone.
Reminds me a bit of Diane Johnson's novels. (Le affaire, Le Divorce etc...)
....
As for work...work-like. Nothing stands out. It is early in the week so much chaos could develop.
...
I have been eating in a few interesting restaurants as of late. Reviews to follow.
Now I shall think lofty thoughts of lunch and long baths.
honeythornI often hand out recommendations of things to do and check out.
Now I asks you the great livejournal public what do you have to offer.
Suggest:
1. A book
2. A movie
3. A song
4. A Live Journal community
5. A Live Journal User
and for my own addition:
6. A restaurant
This could be anywhere in the world. I would make the effort to go to some tiny restaurant in timbuktu if someone had lovely things to say about the place.
I have acquired more shoes and a new handbag. Some of the shoes are useful, some are not. The handbag is definitely needed. My basic black everyday handbag is falling to pieces (mind you it wasn't well-made to begin with, but it had a neat lining) so I felt it was time to invest in a decent leather bag which could hold a book, not be too heavy or have too many compartments so I wouldn't lose things too easily. I am quite picky about such things and one might think it isn't difficult to find something that appropriately suits a person. Most women understand this, because a purse is a deeply personal object in which you carry important things and essentially your life.
I like to think of it as carrying around my brain. My pocket-book, address book, keys, lifesavers, lipstick, mirror, pens, and current bus book are in there. If I should ever lose my handbag I think I would have a minor melt-down.
Of course it isn't the end of my purse-buying. I will always find interesting things that fit certain occasions.
My friend Elizabeth is quite empthetic about this sort of thing. She collects hand-bags and purses galore. She has a collection that the costume designer of "Sex and the City" would envy.
I should point out also Elizabeth was the one who talked me into the shoes and hand-bag. She is a terrible influence. I think everyone should bring her with them, when they go shopping. It is always a cheerful experience and you walk away feeling good about the new boots you acquire.
After a warm afternoon of retail therapy I came home, read some more of my book and was truly lazy.
Reading the works of Collette is a fascinating experience. You can see how avant-garde she was, and how accessibale she still is and how very french she remains.
There is such a strong sense of novelty and amusement to society and the lives of everyone.
Reminds me a bit of Diane Johnson's novels. (Le affaire, Le Divorce etc...)
....
As for work...work-like. Nothing stands out. It is early in the week so much chaos could develop.
...
I have been eating in a few interesting restaurants as of late. Reviews to follow.
Now I shall think lofty thoughts of lunch and long baths.
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Date: 2003-09-29 03:35 pm (UTC)2. A movie-Muriels Wedding
3. A song-Blur-Crazy Beat
4. A Live Journal community-Kittypix
5. A Live Journal User-faeriequeen
6. A restaurant-Daniel's Broiler (Mmmmm good)
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Date: 2003-09-29 03:40 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-09-29 03:47 pm (UTC)1. A book - F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby
2. A movie - Anne Of Green Gables Trilogy
3. A song - U2 I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
4. A Live Journal community - Classic Movies
5. A Live Journal User - Cogshiftingman
6. A restaurant - The Spaghetti Factory
7. A TV show - British Coupling
recommendations. are you going to reciprocate?
Date: 2003-09-29 03:49 pm (UTC)2. A movie- The Legend of 1900
3. A song - LoFidelity All-Stars - Battleflag*
4. A Live Journal community-
5. A Live Journal User -
6. A restaurant- The Raymond (http://www.mindspring.com/~theraymond/)
* Just happened to be playing at the moment. I'd forgotten how much it rocks.
Re: recommendations. are you going to reciprocate?
Date: 2003-09-29 04:33 pm (UTC)Of course.
Date: 2003-09-29 06:41 pm (UTC)1.Auntie Mame (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0767908198/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/104-9581193-1169569?v=glance&s=books) A hilarious book that I first read when I was eight years old. (I was a tad precocious) It considerably shaped and molded my character.
2. Tampopo (http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0092048/) The greatest film about noodles ever made. It is a sort of spaghetti western about food. It is down-right obscene at times so
3. Rilo Kiley -With Arms Outstretched. (for sentimental reasons I am keen on this song)
4.[Unknown site tag] it is an on-going battle over the age old question. Which is better Ninjas or pirates. I am a pirate. Sure I may have scurvy, but our parties are better and what kind of wanker goes out of the house in their pajamas?
5.
6. If you are in Seattle I think everyone ought to go to 13 Coins. It is like something out of a Martin Scorcese film and the drinks are never ever weak. I like their pasta and the baked brie with raspberry puree. Best fucking professional service ever!
Re: Of course.
Date: 2003-09-29 09:23 pm (UTC)Book- Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman (Elizabeth Buchan). My mom picked this up but couldn't get into it so I got it. Great read for the plane or a rainy afternoon.
Movie- Swing Kids. One of my teenage crush films that I still love.
Song- Last Goodbye (Jeff Buckley) I just love the sentiment and passion of this song.
LJ Community- Degrassi. The old school version, it's an addiction
LJ user- I'll be sappy and say my husband GRX
Restaraunt- Armondo's in Renton. Best Calimari I've had. I hate seafood but order it every time. It's a lightly breaded pan-fried steak rather than deep fried rubber rings. Mmmmmmm squid
Re: Of course.
Date: 2003-09-30 06:05 pm (UTC)Armondo's huh? I shall have to give it a go sometime.
You should listen to Jeff Buckley's dad Tim Buckley. Equally talented and tragic.
Re: Of course.
Date: 2003-09-30 08:09 am (UTC)And about Auntie Mame? That kinda figures about you. Totally in a good way.
Re: Of course.
Date: 2003-09-30 06:08 pm (UTC)Yeah...predictable. heh
Re: recommendations. are you going to reciprocate?
Date: 2003-09-29 06:45 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-09-29 03:51 pm (UTC)1. A book: Diamond age, by neal stephenson
2. A movie: (i don't see many movies... last one I saw and liked was Suicide Kings.)
3. A song: "in these shoes" by kirsty maccoll from "tropical brainstorm"... it reminds me of you for some reason. in fact, the whole album is worth it.
4. A Live Journal community :
5. A Live Journal User:
and for my own addition:
6. A restaurant: ... i am partial to a little sushi place right by my house, called sushi ten. it's by skateking in bellevue.
sushi aside, i always reccomend paggillaci's (not the local pizza deliverators) in victoria canada. it's a small good italian place in the middle of a quasi alley in a tourist town. i like it.
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Date: 2003-09-29 03:56 pm (UTC)OK -- here goes:
A book: Graham Swift's "Waterland"
A movie: "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and "The Snapper" (sorry!)
A song: Boston's "More Than A Feeling"
A livejournal community: catholicism
A livejournal user: erikaavalon
A restaurant: Owensboro's world famous Moonlite Barbeque Inn (singing: "down Parrish Avenue") -- ships mutton and pork barbeque all over the world, and has given us the claim of "mutton barbeque capital of the world!" Whooeee!
A television show: Ed
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Date: 2003-09-29 03:59 pm (UTC)Ooo I forgot on place worth driving south for
Date: 2003-09-29 04:18 pm (UTC)MMmmm spiffy's. If you are going to Oregon for any reason stop by for PIE.
these things change daily you know... ; )
Date: 2003-09-29 04:23 pm (UTC)1. A book - Chinese Takeout by Arthur Nersesian
2. A movie - Mildred Pierce w/Joan Crawford
3. A song - Essence by Lucinda Williams
4. A Live Journal community - n/a
5. A Live Journal User - Libertina
6. A restaurant - Thai Tom in the U-District
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Date: 2003-09-29 04:29 pm (UTC)2. A movie - Elmo does Soho (Vivid)
3. A song - Green Candle - Leonard Cohen
4. A Live Journal community -
5. A Live Journal User -
6. A restaurant - Roberto's, centre of Geneva, order the crespelle.
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Date: 2003-09-29 04:38 pm (UTC)2. A movie: Solaris. I was one of two US people who loved it.
3. A song: "Shine," by the Newsboys. Indulge your Catholic self. It's a funny song.
4. A Live Journal community: The We Hate Eric Club? Wait, we never did start that one.
5. A Live Journal User:
6. A restaurant: Milestones
answers
Date: 2003-09-29 05:30 pm (UTC)1. A book: "Memoirs of a Geisha" Arthur Golden
2. A movie: Spun
3. A song: "Wasting Time" Jack Johnson
4. A Live Journal community: Don't read any that stand out
5. A Live Journal User: You
6. A restaurant: For breakfast: Maltby Cafe. Hail Hail cinnamon rolls!
Re: answers
Date: 2003-09-29 07:29 pm (UTC)Re: answers
Date: 2003-09-30 06:01 pm (UTC)I understand it has been stuck in development for years. Which is a shame, because I think it would also make an excellent film.
Re: answers
Date: 2003-10-01 02:03 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-09-29 05:32 pm (UTC)2. "Bagdad Cafe" (aka "Out of Roseheim", not to be confused with the TV series)
3. John Martyn- "Solid Air"
4. remember_that
5. accozzaglia
6. the food at bleu bistro on broadway is surprisingly amazing. (shhh!)
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Date: 2003-09-29 06:17 pm (UTC)2. Lost in Translatioin
3. Nothing Better- The Postal Service
4. Buffy!
5. sweaterfriend03
6. Something like Dave's Big Burger in wyoming.
strange
Date: 2003-09-29 11:19 pm (UTC)Re: strange
Date: 2003-09-30 06:10 pm (UTC)suggest
Date: 2003-09-30 03:49 am (UTC)Movie - A Clockwork Orange
Song - Andy Warhol (David Bowie)
LJ Community - N/A
LJ User - ricesucks
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Date: 2003-09-30 01:00 pm (UTC)2. Being John Malkovich
3. Southern Culture on the Skids "Walk Like a Camel" (it's a novelty song, but I loves it!)
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6. Angelina's in Toronto (I haven't eaten there yet, but my dad owns it! Also, it's named after a Louis Prima song.)
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Date: 2003-09-30 06:09 pm (UTC)Oh my gosh, someone else who has heard of Southern Culture on the Skids. I love love love them. I have a number of their albums.
Catch-22 is brilliant. Fucking brilliant.
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Date: 2003-10-01 09:42 am (UTC)Since you already know that song, I'll suggest "Ugly Girl" By Flemming and John. It's deliciously catty.
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Date: 2003-10-02 05:50 am (UTC)2. A movie-Tune in Tomorrow, Harold and Maude
3. A song-Fields of Gold - Eva Cassidy
4. A Live Journal community-cheapvegan (even though i'm not)
5. A Live Journal User-tylerbaby
6. A restaurant-Jim's on South Street in Philly. Get a cheesesteak, “Ya gotta get it wit da Whiz.” afterwards go to the italian market and browse for cheese...
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Date: 2003-10-02 07:24 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-10-06 07:09 pm (UTC)2. A movie: The African Queen
3. A song: Joni Mitchell- The Last Time I Saw Richard
4. A Live Journal community-
5. A Live Journal User-