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Did you know you can buy this stuff at Amazon.com? Well, you can (for now). Because that's where I found it (I admit to being a bit of an Amazon.com bird dog... I sniff things out and say, "look, a duck"). Enjoy.

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The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic--and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World

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A harrowing, well-told, terrifying tale of epidemic and science and... just a darn good read. Though it might not be for you if you have trouble with the disgusting... because much of what the book deals with is rather disgusting.

No, I mean it. Really disgusting. But really good work, too, to see just exactly what people once lived with... a nice touch of fear and shock and good good writing.

This, by the way, was a recommendation.

Blessings.

Updated Aug 13, 2008

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Like You'd Understand, Anyway: Stories: Jim Shepard

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Sometimes you just see a book and you know. You know. And you have to own it. As if you are being hypnotized. It's irreconcilable, whatever it is that is causing you to want this book. But you want it. You do.

You just know it.

Updated Aug 13, 2008

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The Art of Racing in the Rain: Garth Stein

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An entire book written from the point of view of a dog? Come on, how good could it possibly be?

Besides, you know, the second-best book you've ever read.

The first, of course, being You Are a Dog.

Bless you.

Updated Aug 12, 2008

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What Can You Do with a Paper Bag?

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Just in case you've forgotten (or never knew) how to have fun with a paper bag, you might want to get yourself one of these books.

And just to legitimize your purchase half an ounce more, the book is a Metropolitan Museum of Art joint.

Updated Aug 12, 2008

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Tallgrass: Sandra Dallas, Lorelei King

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Winner of the Audie for best book recording of the year, this looks like it deserves a look. Maybe even a second look.

Updated Aug 11, 2008

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Famous Fathers and Other Stories: Pia Z. Ehrhardt

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Truly one of the best collections of short fiction I've read in an extremely long time. You know, Pia's a friend of mine, but I'd find these stories amazing and would have to recommend it even if I hated her guts.

These stories have very lovely guts.

Bless.

Updated Aug 11, 2008

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All Over

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My friend, Roy Kesey, will write your socks off. Or will make you love him. Or will ask you to pull out your hair. And you will do it.

Updated Aug 11, 2008

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Wacom Cintiq 21UX 21.3" Tablet with Interactive Pen - Windows and Macintosh

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Oh man, is this thing cool or what?

What. That's all. Just what.

Updated Aug 8, 2008

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The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition (Offered Exclusively by Amazon) by J. K. Rowling

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I can't decide if I should save my pennies or put it at the top of my Christmas list... or just wait and see if my puts it on his Christmas list (he's bound to, honestly), but it would be cool to get ourselves on of these, and the cash all goes to charity for kids, so that's ultimately very cool...

Updated Aug 7, 2008

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Men's Hush Puppies Amusement Slip - ons Cement

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Once in awhile something comes out of my mouth that makes no sense at first blush, but then becomes true almost immediately. Such as the moment just before now when I said "I need me some new Hush Puppies." Thing is, I didn't have any old Hush Puppies, but saying it out loud made me know, yep, there were Hush Puppies out there that I likely had to have.

And here they are.

I need me some new Hush Puppies.

Updated Aug 2, 2008

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Updated Oct 14, 2008

Did I say "Designed by Apple in California"? I think that's all I have to say.

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Updated Sep 24, 2008

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Eats

Updated Sep 24, 2008

food, that is, and other consumables for the mouth

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Pretty Good Music

Updated Sep 21, 2008

Pretty Good Music. Do you really need more of an explanation than that?

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Outlandish, Unnecessary and Unreasonable Wish List

Updated Oct 6, 2008

For stuff I don't need, but stuff I really need. Also known as "desire".

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