Reviews: Oscar Wao/Stolen Child/Kings

Some non-spoilery reviews, which I haven't done lately, of works that might interest some of you: (And one random comment about BSG's "Islanded in a Stream of Stars,": Mr. Olmos, "beating your head against the wall" is intended to be understood _metaphorically._ Darn method actors. ) I got both of the books free via Stanford, as they were among the books handed out to froshlings. ( Read more... )

Department of Just Not Getting the Appeal

Does anyone else look at this picture and just think, "Brrr"? I mean, if it makes them happy, fine, but...while they talk about the importance of wearing a hat and gloves and boots, I tend to like my other vulnerable bits covered as well!

I also tend to agree with the people later in the article who complain about it being a regularly trafficked trail. I have to admit I'd be a bit startled if I was hiking along and suddenly had to spend 15 minutes hiking in full view of someone's bottom.