Since this has been a pretty quiet weekend – no work and much time away from my computer, I’ll instead treat you all with quickie reviews of some things I’ve been exposed to lately.
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READING:
 Control of Nature, TheJohn McPhee I purchased this book – in hardcover – around the time it was released (1990), but just now getting around to reading it. McPhee is one of my favorite essayists, and this book – thus far (I’m not done) – does not disappoint. The book is a collection of longish essays about how man attempts (in vain…) to control nature. The first essay, for example, describes how the Army Corps of Engineers has attempted/is attempting to control the Mississippi River. In the aftermath of Katrina, more poignant and frightening than it was at the time of publication, I’d venture to guess. |
WATCHING:
 Scrubs – First Season
Scrubs is one of those non-traditional sitcoms that you’ll either like or hate. I always enjoyed it, but – having not watched it much the last couple of years – it was fun to sit and go through the entire first year over a weekend. Damn they are clever – fantasy sequences, fun with sound effects, fun with each other. Like News Radio and Third Rock From the Sun, you either grok this type of comedy or you don’t. If you don’t you are poorer for it… |
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LISTENING TO:
 WestLucinda Williams A very recent release, I’ve only heard the entire CD once, and a handful of songs on the radio a handful of times. The verdict? A solid performance by Williams, almost as good as her “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road” album. A very typical Williams album, as well, but that’s in no way a bad thing. Time will tell if this is a keeper or not. |
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