UPDATE: Eating two corn dogs really really fast is a bad idea for your tummy.

Also, go to http://www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/hqdepts/childrens/books.html to see my review of Geraldine McCaughrean's The Death-Defying Pepper Roux. Short version: In his quest to avoid dying, Pepper experiences more living in a few months than most do in a lifetime. Throughout the novel, Pepper is unwaveringly kind and considerate of others. While these characteristics rarely work in Pepper's favor immediately, they do endear him to a host of characters. The novel does not gloss over some of life's more difficult aspects, but Pepper's optimistic outlook affirms life to himself and to the reader as he strives to keep his. Fans of Roald Dahl will enjoy the story and its dark humor; fans of adventure stories will enjoy Pepper's many adventures at sea and on land. I LOVED this book.

This just in- corn dogs are delicious!

The Features- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1k1pXrP0zM
Very good/fun band! Great music to dance to. One of Saturday night's many excellent moments.

Peter Sis's The Wall and Tibet Through the Red Box- such incredibly, incredibly beautiful books. I don't care who you are.

My whole, entire life right now... Is achingly fucking wonderful.

Wanna see people make a genetic experiment.... and then fuck it? Then SPLICE is the movie for you! -Rachel Parker.

And that is all.

The Carolina Chocolate Drops:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKTXJUYiAT4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBeYuQjCY1o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evu7TvAUTo0
I told the guy at Wuxtry that I had really enjoyed the show, and he gave me the poster! It was neato.

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros:
I like the whole album, but especially:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4306i99LMXo

The Morning Benders (and the person who first showed me this video):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jgmgE-QDzA

Also, re-reading Harry Potter. Spoilers ahead if you haven't ever read them (in which case, you suck and should do so immediately).

I got up to Dobby's death while at work the other day. Was almost in tears in front of all the children. Went to bed kind of early to finish the book... And was up until 4 am. I cried and laughed and was overjoyed and desolate and remembered just how much I love it all.

Dandelion Wine was INCREDIBLE. The best depiction of childhood I have ever read, and the most truthful. Wonderful wonderfulwonderful.

We Have Always Lived in the Castle- Honestly.... Not a fan. Figured out the twist in the first few chapters. Only finished it because I was bored and it was short. It was well-written and everything, but I wasn't really that impressed overall.

Now off to get a new book from my shelf! Yay!