Graham Crackers

I totally dig Lauren Graham. If I lived in a Melrose Place-esque complex, I would want her to be my neighbor. You know, once my ex-roommate and I--let's call him Seathing--plotted out all the celebrities who would live in our fantasy neighborhood right down to the bag boy at the grocery store (Tobey Maguire) and our landlady (Liz Hurley). I think there's a place for Lauren Graham in that 'hood.

The Haunting of Hill House

The Haunting of Hill House was so subtly creepy and such fun to read. You may remember Shirley Jackson from The Lottery, which you probably read in high school. This is just as good. And you may remember this book from the movie of the same name, starring Liam Neeson and Catherine Zeta-Jones. I haven't seen the movie, but Zeta-Jones seems spot on to play Theodora. I think Miss Jackson (if you're nasty) may be my writing hero.

Favorite quote: People like answering questions about themselves, she thought; what an odd pleasure it is. I would answer anything right now.

I peed next to Martha Stewart last night.

GOOD FOOD ALERT! best fries

I've eaten a lot of fries in the six years I've been in New York. The best ones, by far, are from Blue Smoke. They are always fresh, hot and crispy. They have ketchup and BBQ sauce, but I think they taste best with no condiments. They don't even need to be salted. I want to rub them all over my face...

You don't overcome your fear...you learn to control it.--Joaquin Phoenix

Well, kids, it finally happened: I have exceeded my own capacity for clothing. I just don't think are enough days in the year for me to wear all this stuff.

GOOD FOOD ALERT! best nachos

The best nachos are at the Waterfront Ale House in Manhattan. The chili is really good and best part is that they crisp the chips in the oven. I really wish the plural of nacho was nachoes...

In the latest issue of InStyle, they say the average American woman owns 14 pairs of panties. I am soooo over the limit! I have like 60. It just made the most sense to have lots. The more I have, the less often I have to do laundry.

Let us assume for a moment that the sweet hereafter is an urban legend. Then let us assume that human suffering serves no other purpose than its definition: to feel pain or distress; sustain loss, injury, harm, or punishment. Let us assume suffering does not yield credits which one can redeem for halos and satin robes (I don’t even like satin) at the Pearly Gates. How does that make me feel about the constant suffering of others with which I am continually confronted? I’ll tell you, it makes me want to help everyone because they is NO REWARD FOR SUFFERING! If there is no afterlife, then why should anyone suffer? It’s not a pleasant thing to think about. It’s downright scary to assume, as we have, that life after death is fictitious. But I think, perhaps, it may make me a better person.

It's the quiet things that happen around us everyday that are the really important things.--Paul Schutzer

I, Caludius

I, Claudius is the best book I've read in a long time. Better than the best soap opera. Very readable and extremely entertaining. I'm looking forward to watching the miniseries and reading the second book, Claudius, the God.

Favorite quote: ...there are two different ways of writing history: one is to persuade men to virtue and the other is to compel men to truth...perhaps they are not irreconcilable.

After seeing the Wimbledon movie, I have come to one conclusion: I'm done with Kirsten Dunst*. I admit she seems like a fun girl to hang out with and I also admit I am oddly attracted to her long hands, but as far as acting goes--what a snooze! Who knew she topped out with Bring It On? ("I am only cheerleading!")

*Excludes any additional Spiderman movies she may appear in.

I am truly appalled by anyone who spells truly with an "e."

Whenever I read a user review online (mostly for restaurants or on epinions), I immediately discount the writer as a moron if they make more than one spelling/grammar mistake. If someone doesn't know how to spell shiitake, I don't want to hear what they have to say about it. Perhaps this makes me a snob, but I do feel poor grammar is the downfall of civilization.

I had two pencils behind the same ear today and didn't even realize it. This made me wonder how many I might be able to cram back there at once. The answer is five pencils and one Bic.

lame attempt to feel important

Why do restaurants and other such businesses boldly display their est. date when it has only been in existence since, I don't know, U2 went alternative? I saw a restaurant yesterday that was est. in 1999, which they proudly displayed on their awning. I mean really...get back to me in 2050.

In as much as I can evoke emotion, I think I am an artist, but I don't think I'm a very good artist.--David Scherman

It is scary to think what is on the other side of death. I suspect it is nothing at all.

FUN WORD ALERT!

I like the word cake taker. Not only is it fun to say--but hey--there's a cake in there!

lame attempt to feel important

Why do people answer their cell phones only to say they're busy and can't talk? Why don't they just let it go to voice mail? I don't like people who are slaves to their cells. It's a rather lame attempt at trying to feel important.

I know I'm funnier than Tammy Pescatelli.