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Moving day! New furnitature looks amazing in the new place. Hat tip to @Hopstretch who sold me his family’s old dining room set. My old apartment was too small for a dining room table so I’ve been eating meals at home on the couch or at my desk for years. Now I get to eat at a table like an adult. Feels good, man!

Finished this last night. I thought it was ok. It is very short, so it went fast and didn't overstay its welcome. From what I've read since finishing the book the "Southern Reach" books were conceived all along as a trilogy, so I guess I can forgive the first book for being stingy with answers. I think I'll give the second book a shot and see how it goes. As for the movie? I haven't seen it yet but I think I might wait for it on video. From the trailer it looks like they took A LOT of liberties with the book. Maybe that is a good thing? I guess I'll find out eventually.

I know I've probably asked this question before, but I'm buying some new glasses for the house and I'm wondering what to go with for whisky consumption. Glencairn, Riedel-shape, tumbler, all of the above? I have one of the Riedel's now and I really like the thin glass, but I don't find the shape all that visually pleasing and as a predominantly wine drinker I have no idea where to grip a glass with such a short stem.

Buying music in 2018?

Of all the concerts of the last hundred years, that one might be at the top of my list of ones I wished I had been at.

Happy birthday, DOTU!

New DOROTHY. The girl sure can sing.

Thomas Jefferson, rolling over in his grave.

RIP Dr. Hawking. A remarkable mind, and a remarkable story of perseverance. Like many here, I've read his book and enjoyed it even if I didn't fully understand its content. I'm not ashamed to say that cosmology is mostly beyond me, but it is a fascinating subject. I always liked his guest cameo on the Simpsons:

Killed a man, stole his clothes, emoted, then won the game? YAYAYAYA.

Happy birthday to the greatest explorer the universe has ever known!

If your son has the game use family sharing to get it on your laptop and come try it with us. 3-Player co-op PvE is right up your alley.

Killing Floor 3 Surprisingly fun.

I'm with you on Saul. BB is probably the superior series for most but I enjoyed Saul more. It has a lot of charm for what it is.

Indeed, gentlemen. I think an LXStudio-based system may be in my future. http://linkwitzlab.com/LXmini/LXstudio.htm

I signed a lease on a house in San Rafael this afternoon. I'm excited... I've never had my own house before. Since college I've lived in a series of apartments. I still can't quite wrap my head around the fact that I'm not going to be sharing walls with anyone anymore.

The only wrong answer is Ziggy Sabotka. Bottom 1 character.

I've been re-watching the Wire for the first time. I can't tell you how much I've been enjoying going back through it. It really is/was a special show and I'm amazed how much it holds up to repeat viewing. If I were to redo my Top 5 character list then Stringer and Bodie make it on. Not sure who'd I'd replace. Stringer is such a good heel.

Happy birthday, Nate. Hope you guys are staying nice and toasty warm during the polar vortex!

RIP Dr. Bannister. A life well lived after a tremendous achievement on track.

Happy birthday, young man!

Steve Earle - I Feel Alright I've been rewatching The Wire and they use track 1 to close the show's 2nd season. So good.

Happy birthday, Naaman!