09 Jan 2003, 23:32 p.m.

Adam and I saw Punch-Drunk Love again. Still so…

Adam and I saw Punch-Drunk Love again. Still so good. Afterwards we expounded on doppelgangers and colors and music and dialogue and character. Adam, this is Frances's sweet entry.

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08 Jan 2003, 8:45 a.m.

Well, I was wrong. Musharraf's still around. That's the unfortunate thing about "today in history" -- it renders your "One Year Hence" predictions awfully available for inspection. From last night: "Oh, you're going to do …

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07 Jan 2003, 23:05 p.m.

Parties, work, and other worries. I have no notebook…

Parties, work, and other worries. I have no notebook and feel disoriented. Do tell me if you want to get in on the group discount tickets for the 31st. Coming soon: reviews of many books …

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07 Jan 2003, 0:46 a.m.

I lost my physical notebook, the one Nandini gave me…

I lost my physical notebook, the one Nandini gave me that had the Underground map on the cover. Yes, this is the second notebook loss in three months. On the up side, in virtual notebook …

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05 Jan 2003, 23:09 p.m.

Leonard turned down my enticing offer to 'mix weblogs' by…

Leonard turned down my enticing offer to 'mix weblogs' by posting in each other's steads. It's the new apartment key!

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05 Jan 2003, 23:07 p.m.

Sumana the Sarcasto and Leonard the Logiccini

"The Revolutionary World Tragedy." "Is that KatzDot?" "No, it's Google News, yes, it's KatzDot." Sappiness follows: "Well, if I'm your greatest sweetie, and I'm your only sweetie, that means I'm also your worst sweetie." "Wrong, …

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05 Jan 2003, 11:39 a.m.

I shall be telling this with a sigh / Somewhere ages and ages hence

So a year ago I thought I'd be teaching and starting a business by now. But my unexpected late graduation threw that out of whack, and then I took the first job I could find, …

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04 Jan 2003, 12:25 p.m.

Last night, I found out that (hearsay) it's illegal to…

Last night, I found out that (hearsay) it's illegal to buy a lighter in California if you're under 18. To paraphrase Devin: "You can't have alcohol, tobacco, war, oh, and fire. You can drive, though." …

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03 Jan 2003, 12:55 p.m.

Rest in Peace

Sydney Omarr dies at 76.

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03 Jan 2003, 12:03 p.m.

Fact Friction

I heard about promising research into a cure for multiple sclerosis. My first thought: "Oh good, maybe this'll help President Bartlet!"

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