American Eyes

2009

December 16
November 12
October 20
September 33
August 33
July 36
June 61
May 21
April 29
March 30
February 24
January 47

2008

December 31
November 30
October 10
September 8
August 23
July 36
June 27
May 34
April 32
March 37
February
January
I am unspeakably excited about this.  May even top the performance by ”Chicago’s only...
Jul 30th

Speaking of Broadcast

They will be playing down the street from me!  Only it will no longer be down the street because I...
Jul 29th
Jawbox’s “For Your Own Special Sweetheart”...
Jul 29th
“Don’t give Fate blue balls.”
— Your GFY Post of the Day (and...
Jul 29th
Listen Listen
coffeeflavored: Broadcast, “Ominous Clouds,” Haha Sound I think of this song every day it rains,...
Jul 28th
Sweet P!  While I can’t honestly say that she’ll be the most talented designer of the...
Jul 22nd

Your David Brooks Update

I must say that I unreservedly agree with David Brooks on this one (save for his theory re: student...
Jul 22nd
Marimekko Fall 2009 Fabric Collection I’m loving all the green!  There’s also...
Jul 22nd

We went with (d)

but, (un)fortunately, the FOTL show was sold out.  Fortunately, because I have a speed workout today...
Jul 22nd

Multiple Choice

Tonight, do I attend: (a) last-minute going-away drinks for colleague from the Old Firm who has...
Jul 21st
The writing could be (a lot) tighter, but this is one of the most affecting pieces of journalism...
Jul 21st

GONE PITCHFORKING

Yee-haw!  See you Tuesday.
Jul 17th
Well, fuck you very much too, Jack.   I recognize that Welch’s statements are a reflection on...
Jul 17th
People in pizza slice costumes becoming...
Jul 17th
“Bottom line, we have kind of a hash here. Tasty sausage...”
— Sigh.  Too true.
Jul 17th
I’m thoroughly depressed now, how about you?
Jul 17th
coffeeflavored: http://thingsmydatereallysaidlastnight.tumblr.com/ Oh man.  Thankfully, most of my...
Jul 16th
“Let’s say I’m 38 weeks pregnant and we discover a small...”
— Yeah, Tom Coburn,...
Jul 15th
Negotiations are starting to get a little bit easier...
Jul 14th
The road to the finish line is long and hilly.  Seriously, though, I am so grateful to those who...
Jul 14th

What happened to:

maura: doctornecessiter: afghanibanani: Rick Moranis Annie Potts Steve Guttenberg Steve...
Jul 14th
Kate Moss as A&R agent?  (Really, these days, anyone as A&R agent?)  Good luck with that.  ...
Jul 13th

I Am Just Having One of Those Days

…when every morsel of small talk, no matter how basic, comes out forced, rushed, spazzy and...
Jul 13th
Hey, Fiery Furnaces are playing for free in the park tomorrow!! Not like the weather won’t...
Jul 10th
Warch Watch
perpetua: Cornershop “The Roll Off Characteristics (of History in the Making)” This is the first...
Jul 10th
(via goldenfiddle) Speaking of health care.
Jul 9th
“In the long run, capping the amount of health insurance that...”
— Very thoughtful article by...
Jul 9th
I know this article has been reblogged all over the place lately, but it must be said:  CERTIFIED...
Jul 9th
When Ian Svenonious sang about “P Power”, I’m not sure he had this in mind.
Jul 9th
John Vanderslice’s “Romanian Names”
Jul 8th

An Open Tumblr Post to the University of...

While I do feel some sympathy for Dean Hurd and others at U of I  - their frustration was as...
Jul 7th
“You resemble ten miles of rough road that leads straight to...”
— Your GFY Post of the Day
Jul 2nd

The Good Wife

maura: americaneyes: despite the noth-factor, i kinda actually want to watch this. i can already...
Jul 2nd

The Good Wife

despite the noth-factor, i kinda actually want to watch this.  i can already tell that it will...
Jul 1st
“So I don’t see why he can’t have done without a publisher’s...”
— Angus Batey on Chris Anderson....
Jul 1st
“So today Mark Sanford needed to amend the number of times he...”
— God Is My Doormat, Chris...
Jul 1st