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Post Roundup: art is the new religion

nobody@vox.com(Krissy) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 10:21:13 -0700

I'm trying to post more often on art is the new religion, so here's another roundup to catch you up through mid-March.

Neutral Milk Hotel

3/5: Drink To Good Times
Have I told you lately that I love PJ Harvey's Uh Huh Her?

3/6: That little girl is going to break that little boy's heart
In anticipation of seeing my dear friend David Poe at SXSW, I shared a live performance of one of my favorite songs of his.

Another longtime friend of mine, Chris in Ann Arbor, says he enjoys reading my blog but that I shouldn't point out when I'm writing about my friends. I think it would be weird to pretend I don't know someone I'm writing about. Hmm, thoughts?

3/12: car radio, i hardly knew ye
RIP car radio, 8/2007-3/2008.

3/13: SXSW: Motörhead at Stubb's
Lemmy's jeans appeared to have been painted onto his body. He is a fascinating character.

3/14: Bon Iver is breaking my heart
I somehow missed all of Bon Iver's many showcases at SXSW.

3/15: iPhone Hack
It was Case's idea. And it worked!

3/16: This is the room one afternoon I knew I could love you
I believe this is the first poll I've ever posted on AITNR. Please take a moment to vote.

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All I Want For Christmas

nobody@vox.com(Krissy) — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:12:11 -0800

I finally started shopping for Christmas presents yesterday. I tried to buy local and handmade, hitting up the Blue Genie Art Bazaar, the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar, and the Keep Austin Bizarre. (If any of you have shopping to do in Austin, the Blue Genie event was the best of the bunch.) I have a few things left to pick up today and then I'll be done, or really close to done.

While we're talking about gifts, here's my completely unreasonable wishlist:

(Frenchie photo from solutionsoap on Flickr; noise canceling headphones; iPhone.)

The only thing on my reasonable wishlist is: phone calls, letters & visits from friends. And it looks like those wishes are being granted, so I've got everything I need. :)

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SNL's skit about the iPhone

nobody@vox.com(Krissy) — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:23:41 -0800

SNL -- Weekend Update iPhone Special

"It automatically calls your best friend when you need a what-what."

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