I’m going to give the Hobonichi Techo book another try this year. I’ve wasted money on them in the past but I’m determined to scribble down something every day this year.
Song of the day. This popped up on the radio this morniing. Still sounding weird and wonderful. Wall of Voodoo - Mexican Radio🎵
No resolutions again. Just a continuation of my attempt to escape advertising, algorithms, “content”, and all forms of tech hype. I feel much better, and calmer, without those things in my life.
Down with "content". Up with music, books, films.
Watched: Smithereens 🍿
I loved Northern Exposure. I need to listen to the podcast now and start a re-watch. ‘It explored the spectrum of humanity’: the enduring pleasures of Northern Exposure | Television | The Guardian.
Watched: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. It was never going to be as good as the first one but I enjoyed it. There’s a shortage of memorable scenes but the one with Paul McCartney is priceless. 🍿
I’ve been watching a few videos of the New York Halloween parade on YouTube. It seems like a great event and a nice reminder that the US still has a beating heart.
New Work by Gary Larson | TheFarSide.com. Hooray. Gary Larson is drawing again (on a tablet).
Watched: A Better Tomorrow. Surprisingly well-acted bullet fest. John Woo’s Hong Kong films all seem to have strong male friendships at their centre.🍿
Read: The Hearing Trumpet by Leonora Carrington. This book was so good I want to read it again. 📚
Read: Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner 📚
Read: The Short End of the Sonnenallee by Thomas Brussig. Loved this one. Another great recommendation from the Backlisted/Locklisted podcast. 📚
